National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... 1 of 1 9/22/2014 1:51 PM Second Revision No. 107-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Comment ] Revise Figures A.29.5.1(a), A.29.5.1(b), A.29.5.1(c) and A.29.5.1(d) to replace the smoke detector symbol (a hexagon with a whisp of smoke) with the smoke detector symbol shown in Table 8.3 of the 2015 edition of NFPA 170 (a hexagon with the letter "S"). Supplemental Information File Name G72-244r1.jpg G72-88r1.jpg G72-269r1.jpg G72-180r1.jpg Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Lee Richardson Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 28 09:28:36 EDT 2014 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Response Message: NOTICE: This is a Second Revision developed by Staff for editorial purposes so that the smoke detector symbol used in Figures A.29.5.1(a) through A.29.5.1.(d) are consistent with the symbol shown in the 2015 edition of NFPA 170. Committee review has been deemed advisable and the Second Revision is being processed in accordance with section 4.4.9.6.3 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
National Fire Protection Association Report of 1 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 9/22/2014 1:55 PM Second Revision No. 49-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.122 ] 3.3.124 Heat Alarm. A single- or multiple-station alarm responsive to heat. (SIG-IDS HOU ) 3.3.124.1 Mechanically Powered, Single-Station Heat Alarm. A single-station heat alarm employing a mechanical power source such as a spring wound mechanism. (SIG-HOU) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Richard Roux Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 02 08:14:16 EDT 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The TC changes SIG-IDS to SIG-HOU. The TC revises the definition to delete the example as it is not required. Public Comment No. 33-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 3.3.122]
National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... Second Revision No. 51-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 14.4.5 ] 14.4.5 Single- and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms. (SIG-HOU) 14.4.5.1 Smoke Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and all connected appliances shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with 14.4.5 and the manufacturer's published instructions at least monthly. The responsibility for inspection, testing and maintenance shall be in accordance with 14.2.3. (SIG-HOU) 14.4.5.2 Single- and multiple-station smoke Smoke alarms and shall be connected appliances shall be inspected and tested at least monthly replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests but shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer s published instructions. (SIG-HOU) 14.4.5.3* Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be replaced when the end-of-life signal activates or 10 years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. (SIG-HOU) The responsibility for inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke alarms and connected appliances shall be in accordance with 14.2.3. 14.4.5.4 Where batteries are used as a source of energy for combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms or singleand multiple-station smoke alarms, the batteries shall be replaced in accordance with the alarm equipment manufacturer s published instructions. (SIG-HOU) Smoke alarms shall be replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests. 14.4.5.4.1 Smoke alarms shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless otherwise provided by the manufacturer s published instructions. 14.4.5.5* Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be replaced when the end-of-life signal activates or 10 years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first, unless otherwise provided by the manufacturer's published instructions. 14.4.5.6 Where batteries are used as a source of energy for smoke alarms or combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms or single- and multiple-station smoke alarms, the batteries shall be replaced in accordance with the alarm equipment manufacturer s published instructions. Supplemental Information File Name 72_SR_51_A.14.4.5.3_edited.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Richard Roux Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 02 09:25:11 EDT 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The TC clarifies the application of Section 14.4.5. Response Message: of 1 9/22/2014 1:55 PM
A.14.4.5.3 It is intended that smoke alarms and connected appliances be considered as a fire protection system for the purpose of applying the responsibility provisions in 14.2.3. A.14.4.5.5 Carbon monoxide alarm replacement is covered under NFPA 720.
National Fire Protection Association Report of 1 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 9/22/2014 1:57 PM Second Revision No. 48-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 29.7.8.1 ] 29.7.8.1 Wireless Systems. Household fire alarm systems utilizing low-power wireless transmission of signals within the protected dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements of Section 23.16, except as modified by 29.7.8.1.1. 29.7.8.1.1 The requirements of 23.16.4.2 shall not apply where periodic monitoring for integrity complies with all of the following: (1) Each low-power transmitter/transceiver shall transmit check-in signals at intervals not exceeding 80 minutes. (2) Any transmission interruption between a low-power radio transmitter/transceiver and the receiver/fire alarm control unit exceeding 4 hours shall cause a latching trouble signal at the household fire alarm control unit/operator interface. (3) Low-power transmitters/transceivers shall be limited to serving a single initiating device; however, a single initiating device shall be permitted to send multiple types of alarm signals. (4) Redundant retransmission devices (repeaters) shall be provided such that disconnecting or failure of any single retransmission device (repeater) does not interrupt communications between any low-power transmitter/transceiver and the receiver/fire alarm control unit. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Richard Roux Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 02 08:12:03 EDT 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The intent of this text is to leave the existing monitoring for integrity (supervision) requirements of household fire alarm system utilizing low-power radio (wireless) transmitters unchanged from that in the 2010 edition and in effect prior to June 2013. No data has been presented that demonstrates an issue with the previous polling period in residential applications. The TC adds an 80 minute check-in requirement to ensure at least 3 polling attempts in 4 hours. Response Message: Public Comment No. 222-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 29.7.8.1] Public Comment No. 82-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 29.7.8.1]
National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... Second Revision No. 47-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 29.7.8.3 ] 29.7.8.3 Mesh Networks. 29.7.8.3.1 Wireless household fire alarm system networks shall meet the requirements of 29.7.8.1. 29.7.8.3.2 Devices used in any critical fire alarm signaling path of a mesh network shall be listed for fire alarm service. 29.7.8.3.3 Shared communications equipment used in supplementary (noncritical) signaling path(s) is permitted to be listed for communications or information technology use. 29.7.8.3.4 All devices and appliances used in the critical fire alarm signaling path of a mesh network shall be listed for use together. 29.7.8.3.5 Where the mesh network is shared by other premise operating systems, its operation shall be in accordance with the following: Network bandwidth shall be monitored to confirm that all communications between devices critical to the operation of the fire alarm system take place within 20 seconds; failure shall be indicated within 200 seconds. All programming accepted by devices in the network shall ensure a fire alarm system alarm response time of 20 seconds. All specified configurations of the network shall ensure a fire alarm system alarm response time of 20 seconds. Failure of any equipment that is critical to the operation of the fire alarm system shall be indicated at the operator interface of the fire alarm control unit by the annunciation of a trouble signal. The occurrence of any single fault that disables a transceiver shall not prevent other transceivers in the system from operating (formerly 29.7.8.2.5 ). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Richard Roux Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 02 07:49:34 EDT 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: While the TC had hoped to establish minimum guidelines for emerging wireless technologies, it became evident during the comment and revision process that changes in these technologies and products are accelerating. Drafting language that will ensures a level of safety and still allow for future innovation will require knowledge of communication techniques. It was believed that many developers/manufacturers/suppliers/listing agencies would come forward with expertise in the area during the Public Comment period. This was not the case. The TC deletes the text of 29.7.8.3 as the concept is not sufficiently developed to move forward with requirements to the Code. of 2 9/22/2014 1:58 PM
National Fire Protection Association Report of 2 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 9/22/2014 1:58 PM It is imperative to include wireless network communications experts beyond the life safety community in order to develop effective and enforceable language. To write requirements prematurely risks unintended consequences for technological progress and life safety. Response Message: Public Comment No. 201-NFPA 72-2014 [Sections 29.7.8.3.2, 29.7.8.3.3, 29.7.8.3.4, 29.7.8.3.5]
National Fire Protection Association Report of 1 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 9/22/2014 1:58 PM Second Revision No. 50-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 29.8.1.4 ] 29.8.1.4* The supplier or installing contractor shall provide the system owner or other responsible parties with the following: (1) An instruction booklet illustrating typical installation layouts (2) Instruction charts describing the operation, method, and frequency of testing and maintenance of fire-warning equipment (3) Printed information for establishing an emergency evacuation plan (4) Printed information to inform system owners where they can obtain repair or replacement service, and where and how parts requiring regular replacement, such as batteries or bulbs, can be obtained within 2 weeks (5) Information noting both of the following: (a) (b) Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer's published instructions, smoke alarms shall be replaced when they fail to respond to tests. Smoke alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture. Supplemental Information File Name A.29.8.1.4_Form.docx 72_SR_50_A.29.8.1.4_edited.docx Description Figure for A.29.8.1.4 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Richard Roux Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 02 08:16:47 EDT 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The TC adds new annex text. The TC relocated text from CI-56 to this section. Response Message:
INSTALLATION FORM SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS AND HOUSEHOLD FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS This form is to be completed at the time of installation,/final inspection of any household fire alarm system and single- or multiple-station smoke alarms. It is be permitted to modify this form as required to provide a more complete and/or clear record. Insert N/A in all unused lines. Attach additional sheets, data, or calculations as necessary to complete form. Form Completion Date: Supplemental Pages Attached 1. PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Owner: Address: Phone: E-Mail: Other: 2. INSTALLATION, CONTRACTOR, AND MONITORING INFORMATION Installation Contractor: Address: Phone: E-Mail: Other: 2.1 Type of Off-Premises Notification Monitoring Organization: Address: Phone: E-Mail: Other: Account Number Means of Transmission 3. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OR SERVICE NFPA 72 Edition: 3.1 Type of System Single-Station Multiple-Station Household Fire Alarm System 3.2 Number of Devices Single-Station Smoke Alarms: Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms:
Single-Station Heat Alarms: Multiple-Station Heat Alarms: System Smoke Detectors: System Heat Detectors: Waterflow Switches: Notification Appliances: Type: Interfaced/Other Equipment: 3.3 Location (L) and Date (D) of Devices Device type, location and manufacture date of devices (date shown on back of devices) Electrical Panel (L): Breaker Number: Household Fire Alarm Panel (L): Battery Back-up (D): Plug in Transformer (L): Relay for Interconnection (L): 4. PREPARED BY Signed: Printed Name: Date: Title: Organization: Figure A.29.8.1.4 Installation Form Single- And Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms And Household Fire Alarm Systems
A.29.8.1.4 Where a form is required by the AHJ to document the installation of a household fire alarm system or single- or multiple-station alarms, Figure A.29.8.1.4 can be used to document the record of completion. FIGURE A.29.8.1.4 Installation Form Singleand Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms and Household Fire Alarm Systems.