[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34020-34023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13952]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


National Fire Codes: Request for Public Input for Revision of 
Codes and Standards

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains the list of National Fire Protection 
Association (NFPA) documents opening for Public Input, and it also 
contains information on the NFPA Revision Process. The National 
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is publishing this notice 
on behalf of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to 
announce the NFPA's proposal to revise some of its fire safety codes 
and standards and requests Public Input to amend existing or begin the 
process of developing new NFPA fire safety codes and standards. The 
purpose of this request is to increase public participation in the 
system used by NFPA to develop its codes and standards.

DATES: Interested persons may submit Public Input by 5:00 p.m. EST/EDST 
on or before the date listed with the code or standard.

ADDRESSES: Amy Beasley Cronin, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Beasley Cronin, NFPA, Secretary, 
Standards Council, at above address, (617) 770-3000. David F. Alderman, 
NIST, at 301-975-4019.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Fire Protection Association 
(NFPA) proposes to revise some of its fire safety codes and standards 
and requests Public Input to amend existing or begin the process of 
developing new NFPA fire safety codes and standards. The purpose of 
this request is to increase public participation in the system used by 
NFPA to develop its codes and standards. The publication of this notice 
of request for Public Input by the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST) on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public 
service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any 
of the standards referenced in the notice.
    The NFPA process provides ample opportunity for public 
participation in the development of its codes and standards. All NFPA 
codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years 
in Revision Cycles that begin twice each year and take approximately 
two years to complete. Each Revision Cycle proceeds according to a 
published schedule that includes final dates for all major events in 
the process. The Code Revision Process contains four basic steps that 
are followed for developing new documents as well as revising existing 
documents. Step 1: Public Input Stage, which results in the First Draft 
Report (formerly ROP); Step 2: Comment Stage, which results in the 
Second Draft Report (formerly ROC); Step 3: The Association Technical 
Meeting at the NFPA Conference & Expo; and Step 4: Standards Council 
consideration and issuance of documents.

    Note: NFPA rules state that, anyone wishing to make Amending 
Motions on the Public Comments, Second Revisions, or Committee 
Comments must signal his or her intention by submitting a Notice of 
Intent to Make a Motion by 5:00 p.m. EST/EDST of the Deadline stated 
in the Second Draft Report. Certified motions will then be posted on 
the NFPA Web site. Documents that receive notice of proper Amending 
Motions (Certified Amending Motions) will be presented for action at 
the Association Technical Meeting at the NFPA Conference & Expo. 
Documents that receive no motions will be forwarded directly to the 
Standards Council for action on issuance.

    For more information on these rules and for up-to-date information 
on schedules and deadlines for processing NFPA Codes and Standards, 
check the NFPA Web site at www.nfpa.org, or contact NFPA Codes and 
Standards Administration.

Background

    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops building, 
fire, and electrical safety codes and standards. Federal agencies 
frequently use these codes and standards as the basis for developing 
Federal regulations concerning fire safety. Often, the Office of the 
Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these 
standards under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    When a Technical Committee begins the development of a new or 
revised NFPA code or standard, it enters one of two Revision Cycles 
available each year. The Revision Cycle begins with the Call for Public 
Input, that is, a public notice asking for any interested persons to 
submit specific Input for developing or revising a code or standards. 
The Call for Public Input is published in a variety of publications.
    Following the Call for Public Input period, the Technical Committee 
holds a meeting to consider all the submitted Public Input and make 
Revisions accordingly. A document known as the First Draft Report 
(formerly ROP), is prepared containing all the Public Input, the 
Technical Committee's response to each Input, as well as all Committee-
generated First Revisions. The First Draft is then submitted for the 
approval of the Technical Committee by a formal written ballot. Any 
Revisions that do not receive approval by a two-thirds vote calculated 
in accordance with NFPA rules will not appear in the First Draft. If 
the necessary approval is received, the Revisions are published in the 
First Draft Report that is posted on the NFPA Web site at www.nfpa.org 
for public review and comment, and the process continues to the next 
step.
    Once the First Draft Report becomes available, there is a 10 week 
comment period during which anyone may submit a Comment on the proposed 
changes in the First Draft Report. The

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Committee then reconvenes at the end of the Comment period and acts on 
all Comments.
    As before, a two-thirds approval vote by written ballot of the 
eligible members of the Committee is required for approval of the 
Second Revisions. All of this information is compiled into a second 
report, called the Second Draft Report (formerly ROC), which, like the 
First Draft Report, is published, and is made available for public 
review for a five-week period.
    The process of public input and review does not end with the 
publication of the First Draft Report and Second Draft Report. 
Following the completion of the Public Input and Comment periods, there 
is further opportunity for debate and discussion through the 
Association Technical Meeting that takes place at the NFPA Conference & 
Expo.
    The Association Technical Meeting provides an opportunity for the 
Technical Committee Report (i.e., the First Draft Report and Second 
Draft Report) on each proposed new or revised code or standard to be 
presented to the NFPA membership for the debate and consideration of 
motions to amend the Report. Before making an allowable motion at an 
Association Technical Meeting, the intended maker of the motion must 
file, in advance of the session, and within the published deadline, a 
Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM). A Motions Committee 
appointed by the Standards Council then reviews all notices and 
certifies all amending motions that are proper. Only these Certified 
Amending Motions, together with certain allowable Follow-Up Motions 
(that is, motions that have become necessary as a result of previous 
successful amending motions) will be allowed at the Association 
Technical Meeting.
    For more information on dates/locations of NFPA Technical Committee 
meetings and NFPA Conference & Expo, check the NFPA Web site at: 
www.nfpa.org/tcmeetings.
    The specific rules for the types of motions that can be made and 
who can make them are set forth in NFPA's Regulations Governing the 
Development of NFPA Standards which should always be consulted by those 
wishing to bring an issue before the membership at an Association 
Technical Meeting.

Request for Public Input

    Interested persons may submit Public Input supported by data, 
views, and substantiation. Public Input should be submitted online for 
each specific document (i.e., www.nfpa.org/publicinput). Public Input 
received by 5:00 p.m. EST/EDST on or before the closing date indicated 
with each code or standard would be acted on by the Committee, and then 
considered by the NFPA Membership at the Association Technical Meeting.

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                                                                                          Public input closing
         Document--edition                             Document title                             date
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NFPA 1--2012.......................  Fire Code........................................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 2--2011.......................  Hydrogen Technologies Code.......................  1/4/2013.
NFPA 3--2012.......................  Recommended Practice on Commissioning and          6/22/2012.
                                      Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life
                                      Safety Systems.
NFPA 4--P*.........................  Standard for Integrated Testing of Fire            6/22/2012.
                                      Protection Systems.
NFPA 11--2010......................  Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion     1/4/2013.
                                      Foam.
NFPA 12--2011......................  Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.  1/4/2013.
NFPA 12A--2009.....................  Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems  1/4/2013.
NFPA 13E--2010.....................  Recommended Practice for Fire Department           1/4/2013.
                                      Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler
                                      and Standpipe Systems.
NFPA 16--2011......................  Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water        1/4/2013.
                                      Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems.
NFPA 18--2011......................  Standard on Wetting Agents.......................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 30--2012......................  Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code...........  6/22/2012.
NFPA 30A--2012.....................  Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and      6/22/2012.
                                      Repair Garages.
NFPA 30B--2011.....................  Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol    6/22/2012.
                                      Products.
NFPA 31--2011......................  Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning
                                      Equipment.
NFPA 33--2011......................  Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or  1/4/2013.
                                      Combustible Materials.
NFPA 34--2011......................  Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing        1/4/2013.
                                      Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids.
NFPA 40--2011......................  Standard for the Storage and Handling of           6/22/2012.
                                      Cellulose Nitrate Film.
NFPA 45--2011......................  Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories       1/4/2013.
                                      Using Chemicals.
NFPA 54--2012......................  National Fuel Gas Code...........................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 59--2012......................  Utility LP-Gas Plant Code........................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 70E--2012.....................  Standard for Electrical Safety in the              6/22/2012.
                                      Workplace[supreg].
NFPA 73--2011......................  Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing   7/8/2013.
                                      Dwellings.
NFPA 79--2012......................  Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.....  6/22/2012.
NFPA 85--2011......................  Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.......  1/4/2013.
NFPA 86--2011......................  Standard for Ovens and Furnaces..................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 87--2011......................  Recommended Practice for Fluid Heaters...........  6/22/2012.
NFPA 88A--2011.....................  Standard for Parking Structures..................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 90A--2012.....................  Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning  6/22/2012.
                                      and Ventilating Systems.
NFPA 90B--2012.....................  Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating  6/22/2012.
                                      and Air-Conditioning Systems.
NFPA 91--2010......................  Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of  1/4/2013.
                                      Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible
                                      Particulate Solids.
NFPA 92--2012......................  Standard for Smoke Control Systems...............  1/4/2013.
NFPA 99--2012......................  Health Care Facilities Code......................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 99B--2010.....................  Standard for Hypobaric Facilities................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 120--2010.....................  Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal   1/4/2013.
                                      Mines.
NFPA 122--2010.....................  Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/ 1/4/2013.
                                      Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing
                                      Facilities.
NFPA 160--2011.....................  Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an    7/8/2013.
                                      Audience.
NFPA 170--2012.....................  Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols...  1/4/2013.
NFPA 204--2012.....................  Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting..............  1/4/2013.
NFPA 253--2011.....................  Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux  1/4/2013.
                                      of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat
                                      Energy Source.

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NFPA 262--2011.....................  Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and       1/4/2013.
                                      Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-
                                      Handling Spaces.
NFPA 265--2011.....................  Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating      1/4/2013.
                                      Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or
                                      Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height
                                      Panels and Walls.
NFPA 276--2011.....................  Standard Method of Fire Tests for Determining the  1/4/2013.
                                      Heat Release Rate of Roofing Assemblies with
                                      Combustible Above-Deck Roofing Components.
NFPA 286--2011.....................  Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating      1/4/2013.
                                      Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish
                                      to Room Fire Growth.
NFPA 302--2010.....................  Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and          6/22/2012.
                                      Commercial Motor Craft.
NFPA 303--2011.....................  Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and           7/8/2013.
                                      Boatyards.
NFPA 307--2011.....................  Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection  7/8/2013.
                                      of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves.
NFPA 312--2011.....................  Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During     7/8/2013.
                                      Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up.
NFPA 318--2012.....................  Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor       6/22/2012.
                                      Fabrication Facilities.
NFPA 326--2010.....................  Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and         1/4/2013.
                                      Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.
NFPA 329--2010.....................  Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of      1/4/2013.
                                      Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases.
NFPA 405--2010.....................  Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport  1/4/2013.
                                      Fire Fighters.
NFPA 408--2010.....................  Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire           1/4/2013.
                                      Extinguishers.
NFPA 409--2011.....................  Standard on Aircraft Hangars.....................  7/8/2013.
NFPA 410--2010.....................  Standard on Aircraft Maintenance.................  1/4/2013.
NFPA 422--2010.....................  Guide for Aircraft Accident/Incident Response      1/4/2013.
                                      Assessment.
NFPA 423--2010.....................  Standard for Construction and Protection of        7/8/2013.
                                      Aircraft Engine Test Facilities.
NFPA 484--2012.....................  Standard for Combustible Metals..................  6/22/2012.
NFPA 520--2010.....................  Standard on Subterranean Spaces..................  1/4/2013.
NFPA 556--2011.....................  Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to     7/8/2013.
                                      Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles.
NFPA 557--2012.....................  Standard for Determination of Fire Loads for Use   1/4/2013.
                                      in Structural Fire Protection Design.
NFPA 600--2010.....................  Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades.............  1/4/2013.
NFPA 601--2010.....................  Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss        1/4/2013.
                                      Prevention.
NFPA 701--2010.....................  Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame           1/4/2013.
                                      Propagation of Textiles and Films.
NFPA 720--2012.....................  Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide   6/22/2012.
                                      (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment.
NFPA 790--2012.....................  Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field       6/22/2012.
                                      Evaluation Bodies.
NFPA 791--2012.....................  Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled  6/22/2012.
                                      Electrical Equipment Evaluation.
NFPA 804--2010.....................  Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light    1/4/2013.
                                      Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants.
NFPA 805--2010.....................  Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection     1/4/2013.
                                      for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating
                                      Plants.
NFPA 806--2010.....................  Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection     1/4/2013.
                                      for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating
                                      Plants Change Process.
NFPA 820--2012.....................  Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater         7/8/2013.
                                      Treatment and Collection Facilities.
NFPA 850--2010.....................  Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for       1/4/2013.
                                      Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage
                                      Direct Current Converter Stations.
NFPA 851--2010.....................  Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for       1/4/2013.
                                      Hydroelectric Generating Plants.
NFPA 853--2010.....................  Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel   1/4/2013.
                                      Cell Power Systems.
NFPA 914--2010.....................  Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures..  1/4/2013.
NFPA 950--P *......................  Standard for Data Development and Exchange for     1/4/2013.
                                      the Fire Service.
NFPA 1000--2011....................  Standard for Fire Service Professional             7/8/2013.
                                      Qualifications Accreditation and Certification
                                      Systems.
NFPA 1003--2010....................  Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional     1/4/2013.
                                      Qualifications.
NFPA 1035--2010....................  Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire  1/4/2013.
                                      and Life Safety Educator, Public Information
                                      Officer, and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
                                      Specialist.
NFPA 1071--2011....................  Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician          7/8/2013.
                                      Professional Qualifications.
NFPA 1091--P *.....................  Standard for Traffic Control Incident Management   1/4/2013.
                                      Professional Qualifications.
NFPA 1126--2011....................  Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a      7/8/2013.
                                      Proximate Audience.
NFPA 1145--2011....................  Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual       7/8/2013.
                                      Structural Fire Fighting.
NFPA 1150--2010....................  Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A    1/4/2013.
                                      Fuels.
NFPA 1201--2010....................  Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency          1/4/2013.
                                      Services to the Public.
NFPA 1250--2010....................  Recommended Practice in Fire and Emergency         1/4/2013.
                                      Service Organization Risk Management.
NFPA 1407--2010....................  Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid           1/4/2013.
                                      Intervention Crews.
NFPA 1410--2010....................  Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene   1/4/2013.
                                      Operations.
NFPA 1452--2010....................  Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to       1/4/2013.
                                      Conduct Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys.
NFPA 1581--2010....................  Standard on Fire Department Infection Control      1/4/2013.
                                      Program.
NFPA 1583--2008....................  Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for    1/4/2013.
                                      Fire Department Members.
NFPA 1584--2008....................  Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for         1/4/2013.
                                      Members During Emergency Operations and Training
                                      Exercises.
NFPA 1620--2010....................  Standard for Pre-Incident Planning...............  1/4/2013.
NFPA 1710--2010....................  Standard for the Organization and Deployment of    6/22/2012.
                                      Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
                                      Operations, and Special Operations to the Public
                                      by Career Fire Departments.
NFPA 1720--2010....................  Standard for the Organization and Deployment of    6/22/2012.
                                      Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
                                      Operations and Special Operations to the Public
                                      by Volunteer Fire Departments.
NFPA 1901--2009....................  Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus...........  7/8/2013.
NFPA 1906--2012....................  Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus.............  7/8/2013.
NFPA 1931--2010....................  Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire         1/4/2013.
                                      Department Ground Ladders.
NFPA 1932--2010....................  Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing  1/4/2013.
                                      of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders.
NFPA 1936--2010....................  Standard on Powered Rescue Tools.................  1/4/2013.
NFPA 1952--2010....................  Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective    1/4/2013.
                                      Clothing and Equipment.
NFPA 2001--2012....................  Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing         1/4/2013.
                                      Systems.
NFPA 2010--2010....................  Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing      1/4/2013.
                                      Systems.

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NFPA 2113--2012....................  Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance  6/22/2012.
                                      of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of
                                      Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire.
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* Proposed NEW drafts are available from NFPA's Web site--www.nfpa.org or may be obtained from NFPA's Codes and
  Standards Administration, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471.


    Dated: May 31, 2012.
Willie E. May,
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-13952 Filed 6-7-12; 8:45 am]
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