Volume 21 • Number 9 September 2017

INSIDE 

NFPA NEWS

Standards Council Launches Projects

for Review and Public Input 1

Standards Council Considers Request for 

Standards to Merge 1

NFPA Standards to Return to Technical 

Committees for Further Processing 1

Special Notice NFPA 350 1 

New Project Initiatives

Fire Investigation Units 2

Fire Department

 Support Personnel 2

Interior/Exterior Wall Panels 2

Change Indicators in NFPA

publishing platform 3

News in Brief 3

Proposed TIAs Seeking 

Public Comment 3

Standards Council Issued TIAs 36

Committee Calendar 38

New Committees Seeking

Members 38

Committees Seeking

Members 38

Committees Seeking Public

Input 56

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Standards Council Launches Projects for Review and 

Public Input.

The Standards Council voted to approve the request of three committees to enter new 

documents NFPA 855, NFPA 1700 and NFPA 2400 into their respective, initial cycle for 

development. For two standards, NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary 

Energy Storage Systems and NFPA 2400 Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(sUAS) used for Public Safety Operations that meant the establishment of tailored 

revision cycles in response to stakeholders expressing an immediate need for standards. 

The anticipated result is that the inaugural editions may be available for use and adoption 

before the conclusion of 2018. The Council’s action is yet another way that NFPA and 

the Standards Council are responding to those in need of information and knowledge.

Standards Council Considers Request for Standards to 

Merge

At the recent August meeting of the Standards Council, members considered a proposal to 

merge NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water 

Spray Systems into NFPA 11, Standard for Low-Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam

during the next revision cycle for NFPA 11. As consideration of action continues on this 

request, the Council is seeking comments from the public and interested stakeholders 

affected by the possible merger of NFPA 16 into NFPA 11. If you would like to submit 

comments on this proposal, please do so at stds_admin@nfpa.org before October 13th. 

NFPA Standards to Return to Technical Committees for 

Further Processing

NFPA 285: After reviewing the entire record and hearing testimony regarding the 

proposed 2018 Edition of NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire 

Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing 

Combustible Components, in an abundance of caution, the Standards Council voted to 

return the standard to the responsible Technical Committee for further processing. NFPA 

285 will re-enter the standards development process with a call for Public Comments 

based upon the existing First Draft. The schedule for processing of NFPA 285 will be 

posted on NFPA’s website and submissions for Public Comment will open on September 

30th.

NFPA 1951: Upholding the successful follow-up motion at the NFPA Technical Meeting 

to return NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, 

the Standards Council has directed that that Special Operations Protective Clothing and 

Equipment Technical Committee process NFPA 1951 through the Annual 2019 Revision 

Cycle without a call for new Public Inputs. The Technical Committee is to reconsider all 

Public Input previously filed, generate any new First Revisions, and publish an amended 

First Draft Report. The standard will then continue through the remaining stages of the 

standards development process.

Special Notice Regarding NFPA 350

Due to an unanticipated delay of the posting of the First Draft Report for NFPA 350, 

Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work, the deadline for submission of 

Public Comments for this standard is being extended to December 8, 2017. Please 

anticipate the posting and availability of the First Draft Report for NFPA 350 by 

September 27th. Should you have question, please contact Standards Administration at

stds_admin@nfpa.org or 617-984-7246.
2 September 2017

New Project on Fire Investigation Units 

(FIUs)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 

Council is in receipt of a New Project Initiation Request for the 

development of an ANSI Accredited Standard addressing Fire 

Investigation Units (FIUs) from the National Institute of Standards 

and Technology (NIST), specifically the Organization of Scientific 

Area Committees (OSAC) Fire and Explosion Investigation 

Subcommittee. 

The request defines an FIU as any public or private sector 

organizations performing fire and explosion investigations. 

This applies to any public agencies i.e. fire departments, law 

enforcement agencies involved in fire investigation, fire marshal 

offices, and private agencies such as consulting firms and insurance 

investigation units. The project as proposed will include individuals 

operating as part of a task force for specialized incidents, although 

the requester identifies that the proposed project is not intended to 

prescribe any requirements relating to the formation of a task force.

If the New Project Initiation is ultimately approved by the Standards 

Council, a new Technical Committee may be established and 

charged with the development of appropriate requirements related 

to Fire Investigation Units (FIUs). Activities within the scope 

of the Technical Committee are anticipated to focus minimum 

requirements for fire and explosion investigation relating to:

Organization;

• Facilities and equipment;

• Compliance with safety procedures;

• Training;

• Certification and education;

• Document retention;

• Review and approvals of investigation reports; and

• Processes/management systems

NFPA is currently soliciting comments from interested 

organizations and individuals to gauge whether support exists 

for standards development addressing Fire Investigation Units 

(FIUs). The request comes in response to the NIST/OSAC initiative 

to develop and identify standards and guides that will support 

professional quality investigations within the forensic community, 

in this instance specifically on the topic of fire and explosion 

investigation. The requester proposes that such a project will 

link naturally to the existing NFPA 921 and 1033, which provide 

guidance on how to complete a fire or explosion investigation and 

the qualifications (job performance requirements) of the individual.

NFPA specifically seeks input on the following:

1. Are you, or your organization, in favor of the development 

of an NFPA Standard pertaining to Fire Investigation Unites 

(FIUs)?

2. Please state your reason(s) for supporting or opposing such 

standards development.

3. Are you or your organization interested in applying for 

membership on the Technical Committee if established by the 

Standards Council? If yes, please submit an application, in 

addition to your comments in support of the project, online at: 

Submit online application

Note: Applications being accepted for purposes of documenting 

applicant interest in committee participation. Acceptance of 

applications by NFPA does not guaranty or imply the Standards 

Council will ultimately approve standards development activity on 

this subject matter.

Please submit all comments, in support or opposition by October 

13, 2017 to Fire Investigation Units (FIUs) standards development 

at: stds_admin@nfpa.org.

New Project on Service Support Personnel

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 

Council is in receipt of a New Project Initiation Request for 

the development of an ANSI Accredited Standard addressing 

Professional Qualifications for Fire Service Support Personnel. 

The submitter has indicated the need for a recognized universal 

standard establishing professional qualifications to operate as a 

support member for the fire service.

There are currently no known standards that address the role of 

individuals operating in the role of support member in the fire 

service.

If standards development is approved, the development of 

appropriate documents will necessitate the establishment of a new 

NFPA Technical Committee comprised of technical experts from 

within the field, including the public and private sectors

Standard development based upon this request, if approved, will 

focus on:

• Developing a scope for personnel supporting active fire 

service operations not subject to Immediate Dangerous to 

Life or Health (IDLH) environments;

• Performing a Job Task Analysis related to the proposed 

support position; and

• Identifying Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) to 

established professional qualifications for the position of 

support member.

NFPA is currently soliciting comments from interested 

organizations and individuals to gauge whether support exists 

for standards development addressing the scope of this project in 

relation to existing professional qualification documents and 

assigning this project to the appropriate technical committee. 

NFPA specifically seeks input on the following:

1. Are you, or your organization, in favor of the development of 

an NFPA Standard pertaining to minimum standards for fire 

service support personnel?

2. Please state your reason(s) for supporting or opposing such 

standards development.

3. Are you, or your organization, in favor of the development of 

the NFPA Standard to establish Professional Qualifications for 

Fire Service Support Personnel

4. Are you or your organization interested in applying for 

membership on the Technical Committee if established by the 

Standards Council? If yes, please submit an application, in 

addition to your comments in support of the project, online at: 

Submit online application*

*Note: Applications being accepted for purposes of documenting 

applicant interest in committee participation. Acceptance of 

applications by NFPA does not guaranty or imply the Standards 

Council will ultimately approve standards development activity on 

this subject matter.

Please submit all comments, in support or opposition by October 

13, 2017 to Professional Qualifications for Fire Service Support 

Personnel to standards development at: stds_admin@nfpa.org.

New Project on Fire Test for Wall Panels

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is considering 

the development of an ANSI Accredited Standard addressing the 
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combustibility of exterior and interior wall panels. This test method 

would be based on the existing 16 ft. Parallel Panel Test from the FM 

Approvals Standard 4880, involving two facing vertical wall panels 

exposed to a 360 kW propane gas ignition source, representing a 

direct adjacent exposure. The parallel panel placement creates 

a re-radiation effect, representing severe exposures. The pass/

fail criteria would be based on heat release rates measured under 

a calorimeter (1.5 MW minimum). This test would provide a cost 

effective solution to the other larger full-scale tests, such as the 25 

to 50 ft high corner tests.

NFPA is seeking comments from all interested organizations 

and individuals to gauge whether support exists for standards 

development on a new wall panel fire test. Specifically, please 

submit your comments to the following:

1. Are you, or your organization, in favor of the development of 

an NFPA Standard pertaining to a fire test for wall panels?

2. Please state your reason(s) for supporting or opposing such 

standards development.

3. Are you, or your organization, in favor of the development of 

an NFPA Standard to establish a new fire test for wall panels?

4. Are you or your organization interested in applying for 

membership on the Technical Committee if the Standards 

Council initiates development activities on the proposed 

project? If yes, please submit an application, in addition to 

your comments in support of the project, online at: Submit 

online application*

Please submit all comments, in support or opposition, by October 

13, 2017 to address the combustibility of exterior and interior wall 

panels to standards development at: stds_admin@nfpa.org.

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News in Brief

Call for presentations for NFPA's 2018 Conference & Expo 

in Las Vegas. Deadline: September 25. More information at

www.nfpa.org/training-and-events

Hot Work. Safe Work.

Key lessons from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard 

Investigation Board reports of hot works incidents. Read more at 

www.nfpa.org

Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2017. Every 

Second Counts.

The 2017 NFPA campaign emphasizes the potentially life-saving 

importance of having a home escape plan. Get more information at 

www.nfpa.org/fpw

Proposed Tentative Interim Amendments 

Seeking Comments

The following proposed tentative interim amendments (TIAs) 

are being published for public review and comment. Anyone 

may submit a comment on these proposed TIAs by the respective 

closing dates. Along with your comment, please include the number 

of the TIA and forward to the Secretary of the Standards Council. 

TIAs are amendments to an NFPA standard that are processed 

in accordance with Section 5 of the Regulations Governing the 

Development of NFPA Standards. If issued, TIAs are effective only 

between editions of a standard. A TIA automatically becomes a 

Public Input for the next edition of the standard, and is then subject 

to all of the procedures of the NFPA standards development process.

NFPA 25 – 2017 Edition

Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of WaterBased Fire Protection Systems

TIA Log No.: 1287

Reference: Various sections

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Tracey Bellamy, Telgian Corporation

www.nfpa.org/25

1. Add NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the 

Workplace®, 2015 edition to section 2.2.
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completed without opening an energized electric motor–driven 

fire pump controller.

4. Revise Table 8.1.1.2 to read as follows:

Table 8.1.1.2 Summary of Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and 

Maintenance

Item Frequency Reference

Inspection

Alignment Annually 8.3.6.4

Cable/wire 

insulation

Annually 8.1.1.2.5

Diesel pump system Weekly 8.2.2(4)

Electric pump 

system

Weekly 8.2.2(3)

Engine crankcase 

breather

Annually 8.1.1.2.12

Exhaust system and 

drain condensate 

trap

Annually 8.1.1.2.13

Flexible hoses and 

connections

Annually 8.1.1.2.11

Fuel tank vents and 

overflow

Annually 8.1.1.2.10

Plumbing parts – 

inside and outside 

of panels

Annually 8.1.1.2.6

P r i n t e d c i r c u i t 

board corrosion 

(PCBs)

Annually 8.1.1.2.4

Pump Weekly 8.2.2(2)

Pump house/room Weekly 8.2.2(1)

Shaft movement 

or endplay while 

running

Annually 8.1.1.2.1

Steam pump system Weekly 8.2.2(5)

Suction screens Annually 8.3.3.712

Test

Automatic transfer 

switch and 

emergency/standby 

generators

Per NFPA 110 8.3.6.1 and 8.3.6.2

Diesel engine–

driven fire pump

Weekly 8.3.1.1

Diesel fuel testing Annually/

Semiannually

8.3.4

Electric motor–

driven fire pump

Weekly/monthly 8.3.1.2

Electronic control 

module (ECM)

Annually 8.3.3.13

Fire pump alarm 

signals

Annually 8.3.3.510

Fuel tank, float 

switch, and 

supervisory signal 

for interstitial space

Quarterly 8.1.1.2.7

2. Revise 4.9.6 and associated Annex A material to read as follows:

4.9.6* Electrical Safety.

4.9.6.1 Legally required precautions shall be taken when testing and maintaining electric controllers for motor-driven fire 

pumps.

4.9.6.2 At a minimum, the provisions of NFPA 70E shall be 

applied.

A.4.9.6 WARNING: NFPA 20 includes electrical requirements 

that discourage the installation of a disconnect means and limit 

overcurrent protection in the power supply to electric motor–

driven fire pumps. This is intended to ensure the availability of 

power to the fire pumps. Where equipment connected to those 

circuits is serviced or maintained, the service person could be 

subject to unusual exposure to electrical and other hazards. It 

could be necessary to establish special safe work practices and 

to use safeguards or personal protective clothing, or both. The 

required category of personal protective equipment will vary 

dependent upon the specific installation details and associated 

incident energy levels. The determination of such incident energy levels can be established by conducting an incident energy 

level analysis as provided in Annex D of NFPA 70E or by utilization of the PPE Category Method provided by NFPA 70E, Table 

130.7(C)(15)(A)(b), where applicable. Use of the PPE Category 

Method requires that the maximum available short-circuit current and maximum fault clearing time for the actual installation 

do not exceed those indicated in NFPA 70E, Table 130.7(C)(15)

(A)(b). See also NFPA 70E for additional safety guidance regarding the determination of the incident energy and the required 

level of personal protective equipment. The provisions of NFPA 

70E require that the owner label the equipment with information 

regarding the electrical hazards associated with the installation. 

Where such labeling is not present, the technician cannot make 

a determination for safe work practice on the equipment without further assessment of the incident energy associated with the 

installation.

3. Revise sections in 8.1.1.2 to read as follows:

8.1.1.2.2 Electrical connections shall be checked annually and 

repaired as necessary to the extent that such work can be completed without opening an energized electric motor–driven fire 

pump controller.

8.1.1.2.4 Printed circuit boards (PCBs) shall be checked annually for corrosion to the extent that such work can be completed 

without opening an energized electric motor–driven fire pump 

controller.

8.1.1.2.5 Cable and/or wire insulation shall be checked annually for cracking to the extent that such work can be completed 

without opening an energized electric motor–driven fire pump 

controller.

8.1.1.2.6 Plumbing parts, both inside and outside of electrical 

panels, shall be checked annually for any leaks to the extent that 

such work can be completed without opening an energized electric motor–driven fire pump controller.

8.1.1.2.12 Engine crankcase breathers shall be checked quarterly

annually.

8.1.1.2.16 All controls and power wiring connections shall be 

checked annually and repaired as necessary to the extent that 

such work can be completed without opening an energized electric motor–driven fire pump controller.

8.1.1.2.21 The accuracy of pressure gauges and sensors shall be 

inspected annually and replaced or recalibrated when more than 

5 percent out of calibration to the extent that such work can be 
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* Required only where the extent of such work can be completed 

without the opening of an energized electric motor–driven fire 

pump controller.

6. Revise 8.3.2.8(2) to read as follows:

8.3.2.8 The pertinent visual observations or adjustments specified in the following checklists shall be conducted while the 

pump is idle:

(1) Record the system suction and discharge pressure gauge 

readings.

(2) For pumps that use electronic pressure sensors to control the 

fire pump operation, record the current pressure and the highest 

and the lowest pressure shown on the fire pump controller event 

log where such information is available without having to open 

an energized electric motor–driven fire pump controller.

(3) If the highest or lowest pressure is outside of the expected 

range, record all information from the event log that helps identify the abnormality.

7. Delete 8.3.3.2.1 in its entirety, and revise 8.3.3.2.2, and renumber 

subsequent paragraphs to read as follows:

8.3.3.2.1 Voltage and amperage readings on fire pump controllers that meet the following criteria shall be permitted in lieu of 

calibrated voltage and / or amperage meters:

(1) The fire pump controller shall have been factory calibrated 

and adjusted to ±3 percent.

(2) The voltage reading shall be within 5 percent of the rated 

voltage.

8.3.3.2.21 Except as permitted in 8.3.3.2.1, cCalibrated test 

equipment shall be provided to determine net pump pressures, 

rate of flow through the pump, volts and ampere, and speed.

8.3.3.2.21.1 Calibrated ...

8.3.3.2.21.2 Gauges ...

8.3.3.2.21.3 Flow ...

8. Revise 8.3.3.7(2)(a) to read as follows:

8.3.3.7 The pertinent visual observations, measurements, and 

adjustments specified in the following checklists shall be conducted annually while the pump is running and flowing water 

under the specified output condition:

(2) At each flow condition, the procedure is as follows:

(a) Where an external means is provided on the controller, 

rRecord the electric motor voltage and current (all lines).

(b) Record the pump speed in rpm.

(c) Record the simultaneous (approximately) readings of 

pump suction and discharge pressures and pump discharge 

flow.

9. Revise 8.3.3.9(3) to read as follows:

8.3.3.9 For installations having an automatic transfer switch, the 

following test shall be performed to ensure that the overcurrent 

protective devices (i.e., fuses or circuit breakers) do not open:

(3) While the pump is operating at peak load and alternate power, record the following to voltage, amperage, rpm, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and flow rate and include in the pump 

test results:

(a) The voltage where an external means is provided on the 

controller

(b) The amperage where an external means is provided on 

the controller

(c) The rpm

(d) Suction pressure

(e) Discharge pressure

Main relief valve Annually 8.3.3.38

Power transfer 

switch

Annually 8.3.3.49

Pump houseroom 

environmental 

conditions

8.3.6.3

Pump operation (no 

flow)

Weekly/monthly 8.3.1

Pump performance 

(flow)

Annually 8.3.3

Supervisory signal 

for high cooling 

water temperature

Annually 8.1.1.2.8

Maintenance

Batteries Annually 8.1.1.2.15

Circulating water 

filter

Annually 8.1.1.2.20

Control and power 

wiring connections

Annually 8.1.1.2 16

Controller Per manufacturer 8.5

Diesel active fuel 

maintenance system

Annually or per 

manufacturer 

recommendation

8.3.4.3

Diesel engine 

system

Per manufacturer 8.5

Electric motor and 

power system

Per manufacturer 8.5

Electrical 

connections

Annually 8.1.1.2.2

Engine lubricating 

oil

Annually or 50 

operating hours

8.1.1.2.17

Engine oil filter A n n u a l l y o r 5 0 

operating hours

8.1.1.2.18

Fuel tank – check 

for water and 

foreign materials

Annually 8.1.1.2.9

Measure back 

pressure on engine 

turbo

Annually 8.1.1.2.14

Pressure gauges and 

sensors

Annually 8.1.1.2.21

Pump and motor 

bearings and 

coupling

Annually or as 

required

8.51.1.2.3

Sacrificial anode Annually 8.1.1.2.19

5. Revise the Electrical System section of Table A.8.1.1.2 for the 

following line items to read as follows:

Tighten electrical connections as necessary X Annually

Calibrate pressure switch settings* X Annually

Voltmeter and ammeter for accuracy (5%) X Annually

Any corrosion on printed circuit boards (PCBs)* X Annually

Any cracked cable/wire insulation* X Annually

Any leaks in plumbing parts* X Annually

Any signs of water on electrical parts* X Annually
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Item 4: The referenced sections of the Table have been corrected as 

needed and additional references added for completeness.

Item 5: The provisions of the recommended Table have been modified to eliminate requirements to tighten electrical connections and 

check accuracy of voltmeters/ammeters installed on electric fire 

pump controllers.

Items 6: The proposed change limits the need to take voltage and 

amperage readings to those conditions where the readings can be 

taken without opening the electric fire pump controller. Additionally, reading on the event log are limited to conditions where such 

work can be completed without opening and energized electric fire 

pump controller.

Item 7: With the removal of a requirement to take voltage and 

amperage readings as included in this TIA, the need for the use of 

calibrated equipment is eliminated.

Items 8: The proposed change limits the need to take voltage and 

amperage readings to those conditions where the readings can be 

taken without opening the electric fire pump controller. Additionally, reading on the event log are limited to conditions where such 

work can be completed without opening and energized electric fire 

pump controller.

Item 9: The proposed change limits the taking of voltage and 

amperage readings to those conditions where an external means is 

provided on the electric fire pump controller.

Item 10: The change provides that the alarm sensors that require 

access to an energized electric fire pump controller are to be 

checked at an alternate location outside the controller.

Item 11: The proposed change to the body of the standard sets a 

minimum requirement to utilize the provisions of NFPA 70E as a 

baseline for protective measures required when working on electric controllers for motor‐driven fire pumps. The additional language added to the Annex A.4.9.6 provides reinforcing directive 

that every electric motor‐driven fire pump controller installation is 

different and that the calculation of incident energy, the resultant 

labeling and the required PPE for such will be different for each 

and is referenced here for clarity.

Item 12: Language is added to indicate that voltage and amperage 

readings are only taken where an external means is provided on 

the electric fire pump controller to take such readings and that the 

evaluation of such readings is only required where conditions allow 

them to be taken

Emergency Nature: The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public benefit that would lessen a 

recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

See attached Electric Fire Pump Controller Arc Flash Hazard 

White Paper

NFPA 30A - 2018 Edition

Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

TIA Log No.: 1295

Reference: 14.2.4 and 14.2.6

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Scott Hempy, Filld, Inc.

www.nfpa.org/30A

1. Revise 14.2.4 to read as follows:

14.2.4 Mobile fueling shall not take place within 7.6 m (25 ft) 

of buildings, property lines, or combustible storage. For vehicles complying with 14.3.1(2) or (3), mobile fueling shall not 

take place within 3.1 m (10 ft) of buildings, property lines, or 

10. Revise 8.3.3.10.1 and add new Annex A material to read as 

follows:

8.3.3.10.1* Alarm conditions that require the controller to be 

opened in order to create or simulate the condition shall be tested by qualified personnel wearing appropriate protective equipment. Alarm sensors located within electric motor–driven fire 

pump controllers that cannot be accessed without opening an 

energized electric motor–driven fire pump controller shall be 

tested at an alternative location outside of the controller.

A.8.3.3.10.1 Testing at an alternative location can include completion of a test at an external fire alarm monitor module used to 

monitor the sensors within the fire pump controller.

11. Revise 8.3.3.11 and associated Annex A material to read as 

follows:

8.3.3.11* Safety.

8.3.3.11.1 Section 4.9 shall be followed for safety requirements 

while working near electric motor–driven fire pumps.

8.3.3.11.2 At a minimum, the provisions of NFPA 70E shall be 

applied.

A.8.3.3.11 See also NFPA 70E for additional safety guidance 

A.4.9.6.

12. Revise 8.3.7.2.5 through 8.3.7.2.9 to read as follows:

8.3.7.2.5 For electric motor–driven fire pumps operating at constant speed with an external means for reading the voltage and 

amperage on the controller, the current at each flow rate test 

point and at each phase shall not exceed the product of the electric motor service factor and the full‐load amperage rating of 

the motor.

8.3.7.2.6 Where the measured current at each flow rate test point 

and at each phase exceeds the product of the electric motor service factor and the full‐load amperage rating of the motor, the 

source of the problem shall be identified and corrected.

8.3.7.2.7 For electric motor–driven fire pumps operating at varying voltage with an external means for reading the voltage and 

amperage on the controller, the product of the test voltage and 

the current at each test point and on each phase shall not exceed 

the product of the voltage and the full‐load current times the 

motor service factor.

8.3.7.2.8 Where the product of the measured test voltage and the 

measured current at each test point and at each phase exceeds the 

product of the voltage and the full‐load current times the motor 

service factor, the source of the problem shall be identified and 

corrected.

8.3.7.2.9 Where measured, vVoltage readings at the motor within 5 percent below or 10 percent above the rated (i.e., nameplate) 

voltage shall be considered acceptable

Substantiation:

Item 2: The proposed change to the body of the standard sets a 

minimum requirement to utilize the provisions of NFPA 70E as a 

baseline for protective measures required when working on electric 

controllers for motor‐driven fire pumps. The additional language 

added to the Annex provides reinforcing directive that every electric motor‐driven fire pump controller installation is different and 

that the calculation of incident energy, the resultant labeling and the 

required PPE for such will be different for each.

Item 3: The proposed changes to the body of the standard provides exception to requirements to activities that require access to 

an energized electric fire pump controller based on safety concerns 

with completing such. Additionally, Section 8.1.1.2.12 was correct 

to match the required annual frequency as included in Table 8.1.1.2.
7 September 2017

or buildings having non-combustible exterior wall surfaces 

that are not part of a 1-hour fire resistance-rated assembly or 

buildings having combustible overhangs.

The proposed modification to Section 14.2.4 is consistent with 

other published requirements for similar storage and dispensing 

activities and will meet the safety intent of the code in regards to 

protecting adjacent buildings or properties from fire.

14.2.6 The recently added requirements on mobile fueling on 

public streets and public ways in Chapter 14.2.6 are motivated 

by concerns over potential scenarios such as a vehicle collision 

with a mobile fueling vehicle or the ignition of gasoline vapors 

from a nearby ignition source. The proposed modification to the 

requirements for mobile fueling on public streets and public ways 

will address these concerns by giving the AHJ more authority to 

authorize mobile fueling operations in areas. This will provide 

for the public safety while at the same time not severely limiting 

mobile fueling operations. 

Parking mobile fueling vehicles on streets and in the path of traffic 

will present an increased risk of a motor vehicle collision involving 

the mobile fueling vehicle. Certain mobile fueling companies are 

currently in the practice of parking mobile fueling vehicles in 

parking spaces on public streets while fueling a vehicle that is also 

parked on the same public street or is parked in a private driveway. 

If the mobile fueling vehicle does not obstruct the flow of traffic, 

this practice poses a reduced risk of a vehicle collision and it is 

recommended that this type of mobile fueling activity be allowed 

to continue. 

The potential for ignition of gasoline vapor will always exist 

whenever fueling of gasoline vehicles occurs, whether at traditional 

gas stations or through mobile fueling operations. Potential 

ignition sources on public streets can include pedestrians smoking 

cigarettes, hot work activities, open flames, outdoor cooking fires, 

and barbeques. These types of ignition sources can be identified 

by mobile fueling operators and?. The potential for ignition can 

be reduced if fuel is dispensed by trained operators (training is 

required per section 14.2.3 NFPA 30A-2018) who only perform 

mobile fueling operations when members of the public are not 

present and no identifiable ignition sources are present. Mobile 

fueling operations involving gasoline are currently occurring in 

many US states with no reported fire incidents to date. In addition, 

Section 5706.5.4.4 and Section 5706.5.4.5 of the 2015 IFC permit 

the dispensing of diesel fuel from tank vehicles at construction sites, 

commercial, industrial, and manufacturing sites, including areas 

that are publicly accessible but limited to times when the public is 

not present. Some states have adopted the IFC but modified Section 

5706.5.4.5 to allow dispensing of Class 1 fuels, including gasoline. 

These dispensing operations have been estimated to deliver 500 

million gallons of fuel annually with no known adverse fire incident 

history (2015 IFC Code and Commentary, Section 5706.5.4.5). 

The proposed modification to Section 14.2.6 will provide protection 

against vehicle collisions involving a mobile fueling vehicle and 

limit the possibility of an ignition event involving gasoline vapors 

during mobile fueling activities.

Emergency Nature: The proposed TIA intends to correct a 

circumstance in which the revised NFPA Standard has resulted in 

an adverse impact on a product or method that was inadvertently 

overlooked in the total revision process or was without adequate 

technical (safety) justification for the action. 

There are currently multiple companies across multiple states 

that are engaged in mobile fueling operations. Chapter 14 was 

introduced into the 2018 edition of NFPA 30A in an attempt to 

provide some appropriate regulations to an industry that is largely 

combustible storage. The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to decrease separation distances for mobile fueling from 

metal safety cans.

2. Revise 14.2.6 to read as follows:

14.2.6 Mobile fueling and delivery vehicle parking shall be prohibited in buildings, in covered parking structures, on public 

streets, and on public ways. With the approval of the authority 

having jurisdiction, vehicles complying with 14.3.1(2) or (3) 

shall be permitted to conduct mobile fueling operations on public streets or public ways if members of the public are not present and the mobile fueling vehicle does not block or otherwise 

interfere with vehicle traffic.

Substantiation: 14.2.4 The recently adopted setback distances 

from property lines and buildings provided in Section 14.2.4 of 

NFPA 30A do not differentiate setback requirements based on 

mobile fueling vehicle tank size and the setback distances are also 

somewhat contradictory with requirements that currently exist in 

this and other codes. In the recently added Chapter 14 of NFPA 30A 

mobile fueling vehicles meeting the definition of Section 14.3.1(b) 

and having tanks that do not exceed 110 gallons are subject to the 

same setback requirements as 1200 gallon tank vehicles that meet 

the definition of Section 14.3.1(a). Other codes, such as NFPA 30, 

provide setback requirements for fuel storage tanks that differentiate based on tank size. In addition, permissible locations for motor 

fuel dispensing devices are provided in the International Fire Code 

(IFC) and NFPA 30A. The requirements for setback distances from 

110 gallon fuel tanks and dispensing devices to property lines and 

buildings provided in these codes range from 5 to 10 feet (except 

for Section 5706.5.4.5 from the IFC, which specifies a setback of 

15 feet from tanks that are larger than 110 gallons), which is less 

than the current 25 foot setback distance in Section 14.2.4 of NFPA 

30A. Specific references from relevant codes are as follows (bold 

and italic font has been added for emphasis):

International Fire Code. 

• Section 2303.1 of the 2015 IFC requires that dispensing 

devices be located 10 feet or more from lot lines and 

buildings having combustible exterior wall surfaces or 

buildings having non-combustible exterior wall surfaces 

that are not part of a 1-hour fire resistance-rated assembly or 

buildings having combustible overhangs.

• Table 5705.3.4(1) and Table 5705.3.4(2) of the 2015 IFC 

require that processing vessels with emergency relief venting 

and containing of 275 gallons or less of flammable or 

combustible liquids be located five feet from property lines 

and important buildings.

Section 5706.5.4.5 of the 2015 IFC permits dispensing of Class II 

and III fuels from tank vehicles at construction sites as long as it 

is not within 15 feet of buildings, property lines, and combustible 

storage. (Filld note - this applies to tank vehicles which are significantly larger than the 110 gallon tanks addressed by this proposed 

change).

NFPA 30

• Table 22.4.1.1(a) and Table 22.4.1.1(b) of NFPA 30-2015 

require that unprotected above ground storage tanks of 275 

gallons or less be located ten feet from property lines and 

five feet from important buildings. 

 NFPA 30A

• Section 6.2.1 of the NFPA 30A-2015 requires that dispensing 

devices be located 10 feet or more from property lines 

and buildings having combustible exterior wall surfaces 
8 September 2017

1. Revise 4.2 to read as follows:

4.2 Operations Level. The job performance requirements defined in Section 5.2, Section 4.1, and 4.2.1 through 4.2.10 4.2.11

shall be met prior to operations-level qualification in tower 

rescue.

2. Revise 4.2.10(A) and (B) to read as follows:

4.2.10 Develop and adhere to contingency plans for when inclement weather or other factors make operations-level response 

ineffective or dangerous to rescuers, given an incident so that a 

risk/benefit decision can be made.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. (Reserved) AHJ policies and procedures, risk versus benefit analysis application, site safety 

and hazard control techniques, and pre-incident rescue action 

planning.

(B) Requisite Skills. (Reserved) Apply policies and protocols, 

apply risk versus benefit analysis information, apply pre-incident planning data, risk management, and site safety control 

techniques.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version 

of NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product of the committee.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1304

Reference: 5.3

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Revise 5.3 to read as follows:

5.3 Technician Level. The job performance requirements defined in Section 5.2 and 5.3.1 through 5.3.6 5.3.8 shall be met 

prior to technician-level qualification in rope rescue.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version of 

NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product of 

the committee.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The existing document contains incorrect references to pre-requisite skills required for technician level rope rescue. The proposed 

TIA corrects this error and points users to the actual pre-requisites 

required.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1305

Reference: 8.2

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Revise 8.2 to read as follows:

8.2 Operations Level. The job performance requirements defined in Section 5.2, 5.2.5, 5.2.7, 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.16, 5.2.18,

Section 8.1, and 8.2.1 through 8.2.9 shall be met prior to operations-level qualification in vehicle rescue.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version of 

NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product 

self-regulated. The requirements outlined in Sections 14.2.4 and 

14.2.6 do not have adequate technical justification will result in an 

adverse impact on this industry. . These requirements will prohibit 

several companies from providing service to their customers going 

forward and will cause several mobile fueling companies to be 

forced to go out of business. The requirements seek to address a 

potential threat that has not resulted in any adverse fire incidents to 

date and the proposed requirements are in excess of what is required 

for similar fueling and storage operations in other relevant codes.

NFPA 1221 - 2016 Edition 

Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of 

Emergency Services Communications Systems

TIA Log No.: 1302

Reference: 9.6.2.1.1.1 and 9.6.2.1.4

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Thomas J. DiBernardo, Davie, FL

www.nfpa.org/1221

1. Revise 9.6.2.1.1.1 to read as follows:

9.6.2.1.1.1 The feeder and riser coaxial cables shall be rated as 

plenum cables that match the building’s fire rating and pathway 

survivability. [72:24.3.13.8.1.1]

2. Revise 9.6.2.1.4 to read as follows:

9.6.2.1.4 The connection between the riser and feeder coaxial 

cables shall be made within an the 2 hour rated enclosure matching the building’s fire rating and pathway survivability, and passage of the feeder cable in and out of the 2 hour rated enclosure 

shall be fire-stopped to 2-hour rating the building’s fire rating 

and pathway survivability. [72:24.3.13.8.4]

Substantiation. During the transition of two-way radio enhancement systems from NFPA 72 to NFPA 1221, the text regarding 

pathway survivability does not apply as the same prior fashion. 

Therefore, the Technical Committee for 1221 presented clarifying 

language for the next proposed edition. The technical committee 

voted in favor of including this change in the 1st draft, and public 

input was sought. The technical committee believes that this language needs immediate attention until the next edition is to assist 

AHJs and contractors in understanding the pathway survivability as 

it pertains to two-way radio enhancement systems.

Emergency Nature. The proposed TIA intends to correct a circumstance in which the revised NFPA Standard has resulted in an 

adverse impact on a product or method that was inadvertently overlooked in the total revision process or was without adequate technical (safety) justification for the action.

Due to dramatic increase of modern construction to include all 

weather strength and LEED certification, there is a sharp increase 

in the use of two-way radio enhancement systems. These systems 

allow for emergency responders to maintain emergency radio communication. The conflict is with available products and the standard 

as it pertains to pathway survivability. Radio Frequency (RF) coax 

and fiber optic cable is not readily available in fire resistive material. Additionally the system themselves are not rated by manufacturers and the pathway survivability is determined by the presence 

of fire protection systems. Therefore the proposed language allows 

the materials of the system to match the rating of the building.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1303

Reference: 4.2 and 4.2.10(A) and (B)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006
9 September 2017

A.14.2.1110 Many state and federal regulations require teams 

performing tunnel and mine rescue operations ...

6. Delete the asterisk to 14.2.11 as follows:

14.2.11* Determine potential victim locations, given size-up information, witness reports, a mine and tunnel rescue tool kit...

7. Delete 14.2.14 in its entirety as follows:

14.2.14 Terminate the mine and tunnel rescue incident, given 

isolation barriers, documentation forms, and a mine and tunnel 

rescue tool kit, so that all personnel are accounted for and removed from the space; injuries are avoided; further entry into the 

space is denied; and the scene is secured.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Methods to secure a scene, forms for 

documentation, tools for securing space access points, accountability protocols, and methods for denying further entry.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to apply regulations as needed, 

use tools, complete documentation of the incident, and apply 

protocols.

8. Renumber 14.2.15 to read as follows:

14.2.1514* Terminate an incident, given PPE specific to the incident, isolation barriers, and tool kit, so that rescuers ...

9. Renumber A.14.2.15 to read as follows:

A.14.2.1514 The committee recognizes that technical rescue incidents pose unique challenges in terms of safely concluding ...

10. Add new 14.2.15 and 14.2.16 to read as follows:

14.2.15 Identify situations that exceed or violate the conditions 

that permit entry to perform rescue operations as defined in the 

site-specific rescue plan, given a mine and tunnel rescue incident, 

a site-specific rescue plan, and mine and tunnel rescue toolbox. 

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Contents of the site-specific rescue 

plan, limits of the team, and available resources. 

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to interpret the rescue plan, 

assess on-site conditions, and measure factors that impact the 

implementation of the plan.

14.2.16 Implement emergency procedures to provide respiratory 

protection and self-rescue, given a mine and tunnel rescue incident, a device to provide emergency respiratory protection, and 

conditions that require self-rescue, so that the device is properly 

donned, respiratory protection is maintained, and emergency 

egress is accomplished.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Conditions requiring egress, conditions requiring donning respiratory protection, methods for implementing emergency egress and donning self-rescue devices. 

 (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to recognize conditions that 

require self-rescue, don an emergency egress self-rescue device, 

and accomplish self-rescue.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version of 

NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product of 

the committee. 

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The proposed TIA corrects work product published in the 2017 version of the standard that is not reflective of the committee’s final 

work product. The proposed TIA corrects this discrepancy and 

clarifies and corrects JPR content and annex materials, so that they 

properly correspond and include all of the committee final work 

product that was omitted. These are mission and safety critical corrections that include entire JPR’s that were omitted in the editing 

process.

of the committee. It clarifies the specific rope skills required for 

vehicle and machinery rescue operations level certification.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The current published version of NFPA 1006 (2017) incorrectly 

lists rope skill pre-requisites for Chapter 8. The proposed TIA 

corrects this error.

NFPA 1006- 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1306

Reference: 10.2 and 10.3

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Revise 10.2 to read as follows:

10.3 Technician Level. The job performance requirements 

defined in Section 5.2, 9.2, Section 10.2, and 15.2, and 10.3.1 

through 10.3.8 10.3.11 shall be met prior to technician-level 

qualification in wilderness search and rescue.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version of 

NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product of 

the committee. 

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The existing document contains incorrect references to pre-requisite 

skills required for technician level wilderness rescue. The proposed 

TIA corrects this error and points users to the actual pre-requisites 

required.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1307

Reference: Chapter 14 various sections

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Delete the asterisk in 14.2.6 as follows:

14.2.6* Establish dewatering operations, given a mine and tunnel collapse incident, dewatering pumps, hose, and appliances, 

so that water is removed and directed away from the affected 

area, atmospheric conditions are not affected by the pumping 

equipment, and there are no power or flow interruptions during 

the operation.

2. Renumber A.14.2.6 to read as follows:

A.14.2.68 Tunnels under construction and former mines pose 

unique hazards and challenging working conditions ...

3. Delete A.14.2.8 in its entirety as follows:

A.14.2.8 The technician should have thorough knowledge of the 

components necessary to assemble an incident action plan (IAP) 

for the incident. Working under the Incident Commander (IC) or 

Planning Section Chief, the rescuer must assemble the information that is available from the size-up and anticipate additional 

needs of the incident.

4. Add the asterisk to 14.2.10 as follows:

14.2.10* Enter a mine and tunnel for rescue as a member of a 

team, given PPE, identified access/egress routes ...

5. Renumber A.14.2.11 to read as follows:
10 September 2017

3.3.40 Pyrotechnic Device. Any device containing pyrotechnic 

material or pyrotechnic effect simulation equipment and capable 

of producing a special effect as defined in this standard.

2. Add a new definition to read as follows; and renumber subsequent 

definitions accordingly:

3.3.41 Pyrotechnic Effect Simulation Equipment. Equipment 

that uses a chemical mixture, heat source, and the introduction 

of oxygen to initiate or maintain combustion and is used to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or 

detonation.

Substantiation. New equipment that produces a column of 

sparks similar to a gerb are being used in this country and around 

the world. They are being advertised as producing a “cold 

spark”, which is not true; the discharge from these units is hot. 

These devices are similar to devices regulated under NFPA 160, 

with the exception being instead of producing a flame, these devices produce hot sparks that could cause burns or ignite nearby 

combustibles if proper precautions are not taken. Besides being 

marketed to industry professionals, they are being sold to catering halls, bars/nightclubs, disc jockeys and other people who are 

not familiar with the safety requirements of using such a device. 

In addition, authorities having jurisdiction are not sure how to 

classify these machines; some treat them like a proximate pyrotechnic device and require full permitting and having a licensed 

operator present, while other jurisdictions consider them to be 

non-pyrotechnic and require no permits, separation or licensed 

operator to be present. As such, there is inconsistent enforcement 

of safety requirements with these devices. An additional concern 

being overlooked is that one of components of the fuel source 

for the device is titanium; which requires a special class of fire 

extinguishing agent not typically found in most venues. The 

proposed TIA would address these issues by classifying these 

machines as a pyrotechnic device, thus allowing for all of the 

applicable provisions of 1126 to be enforced when these devices 

are used and minimizing the risk of an accident or injury.

Emergency Nature. The proposed TIA intends to correct a previously unknown existing hazard.

When the current version of 1126 was drafted these devices 

were not on the market, as such the hazard they currently present was not known to the technical committee at that time. The 

TIA would provide for the proper use, inspection and operation 

of these devices ensuring public safety. Waiting to process this 

during the normal code cycle would allow a hazard to exist and 

possibly lead to an incident with serious loss of life or property 

damage.

NFPA 101 - 2016 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1318

Reference: 12.7.14, 13.7.14, 13.7.14.1 and 13.7.14.2 (new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19,333 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 12.7.14 to read as follows:

12.7.14 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Revise 13.7.14, 13.7.14.1 and 13.7.14.2(new) to read as follows:

13.7.14 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

13.7.14.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1308

Reference: 17.2 and 17.3

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Revise 17.2 and 17.3 to read as follows:

17.2 Operations Level. The job performance requirements defined in Section 16.1, 16.2.1 through 16.2.14, Section 17.1, and 

10.1 10.2.1 17.2.1 through 17.2.5 10.2.5 Section 16.1 and 16.2.1 

through 16.2.13 shall be met prior to operations-level qualification in swiftwater rescue.

17.3 Technician Level. The job performance requirements defined in 16.3.1 through 16.3.4, Section 17.2, and 10.2 10.3.1 

17.3.1 through 17.3.3 10.3.3 and 16.3.1 through 16.3.4 shall be 

met prior to technician-level qualification in swiftwater rescue.

Substantiation. This change is being made based on language 

submitted as final work product that never made it into the 2017 

version of the document. 

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The proposed TIA corrects errors in the current published version 

of the document, which incorrectly refers to or identifies prerequisites for this chapter. The TIA corrects these errors, and points 

the user to the correct pre-requisite and location.

NFPA 1006 - 2017 Edition 

Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

TIA Log No.: 1309

Reference: 22.2

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Peter M. Schecter, Oakland Park, FL

www.nfpa.org/1006

1. Revise 22.2 to read as follows:

22.2* Operations Level. The job performance requirements 

defined in Sections 16.1 16.2, 17.1, 17.2, and 22.1 and 22.2.1 

through 22.2.11 22.2.5 shall be met prior to operations-level 

qualification in floodwater rescue.

Substantiation. This corrects an error in the published version of 

NFPA 1006 (2017) that is not reflective of the final work product of 

the committee. 

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process.

The current version of the standard incorrectly identifies and 

references pre-requisites for this chapter. The proposed TIA corrects 

this error by referring users to the correct pre-requisites.

NFPA 1126 - 2016 Edition 

Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate 

Audience

TIA Log No.: 1317

Reference: 3.3.40 and 3.3.41 (new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Joshua Lazarus, J. Lazarus Consulting & Training, 

LLC

www.nfpa.org/1126

1. Revise 3.3.40 to read as follows:
11 September 2017

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

7. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two...

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

13.7.14.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, 

but it is unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to 

a fire alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team and 

development of an integrated test plan that is carried out by an 

integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It is understandable that some technical committees viewed mandatory 

references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected proposals that 

would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

5. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

6. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 
12 September 2017

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1319

Reference: 16.3.7

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 16.3.7 to read as follows:

16.3.7 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with Section 55.1.4.2.113.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.
13 September 2017

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1320

Reference: 32.7.8(new), 33.7.8(new), 33.7.8.1(new) and 

33.7.8.2(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Add new section 32.7.8 to read as follows:

32.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Add new section 33.7.8 and 33.7.8.1 and 33.7.8.2 to read as 

follows:

33.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

33.7.8.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

33.7.8.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, 

and still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For 

example, omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 

2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary 

to test ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies 

regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 
14 September 2017

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

4. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1321

Reference: 26.3.6(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Add new section 26.3.6 to read as follows:

26.3.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.
15 September 2017

10 years unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test 

plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4.

3. Delete A.9.11.4 and add new A.9.11.4.2 to read as follows:

A.9.11.4 NFPA 4 requires that integrated fire protection and 

life safety systems be periodically retested as specified in the 

integrated system test plan. In addition, for existing systems, an 

integrated system test plan must be developed within 5 years of 

adoption of NFPA 4.

A.9.11.4.2 It is intended that the requirements in 9.11.4.1.2 be 

applied to retesting of any integrated systems following repair 

or replacement of equipment in lieu of applying retesting provisions in NFPA 4.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

5. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1322

Reference: 9.3.5(new), 9.11.4, A.9.11.4 and A.9.11.4.2 (new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Add new 9.3.5 to read as follows:

9.3.5 Integrated System Testing. Smoke control systems that 

are integrated with other fire protection or life safety systems 

shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

2. Revise 9.11.4 to read as follows:

9.11.4* Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System 

Tests. 

9.11.4.1 Basic Testing. Where required by Chapters 11 through 

43, installations involving and where two or more integrated fire 

protection or life safety systems are integrated, the integrated 

system shall be tested to verify the proper operation and function of such systems in accordance with 9.11.4.1.1 and 9.11.4.1.2 

NFPA 4. 

9.11.4.1.1 When a fire protection or life safety system is tested, 

the response of integrated fire protection and life safety systems 

shall be verified.

9.11.4.1.2 After repair or replacement of equipment, required 

retesting of integrated systems shall be limited to verifying the 

response of fire protection or life safety functions initiated by 

repaired or replaced equipment.

9.11.4.2* NFPA 4 Testing. Where required by 9.3.5 or Chapters 

11 through 43, the following integrated fire protection and life 

safety systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1 and 

9.11.4.2.1 through 9.11.4.2.2:

(1) Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in highrise buildings

2. Integrated fire protection and life safety systems that include a 

smoke control system

9.11.4.2.1 For new buildings, integrated testing in accordance 

with NFPA 4 shall be conducted prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

9.11.4.2.2 For existing buildings, integrated testing in accordance with NFPA 4 shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 
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As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1323

Reference: 55.1.4.2(new), 55.7.3

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Replace 55.1.4.2 and associated Annex A material with new 

55.1.4.2 and new associated Annex A material to read as follows:

55.1.4.2 Integrated Testing

Where required by another section of this Code, and where two 

or more fire protection or life safety systems are integrated the 

integrated system shall be tested to verify the proper operation 

and function of such systems in accordance with NFPA 4.

A.55.1.4.2

NFPA 4 requires that integrated fire protection and life safety 

systems be periodically retested as specified in the integrated 

system test plan. In addition, for existing systems, an integrated 

system test plan must be developed within 5 years of adoption 

of NFPA 4.

55.1.4.2 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System 

Tests. 

55.1.4.2.1 Basic Testing. Where required by Chapters 16 

through 34, installations involving two or more integrated fire 

protection or life safety systems shall be tested to verify the 

proper operation and function of such systems in accordance 

with 55.1.4.2.1.1 and 55.1.4.2.1.2. 

55.1.4.2.1.1 When a fire protection or life safety system is tested, 

the response of integrated fire protection and life safety systems 

shall be verified

55.1.4.2.1.2 After repair or replacement of equipment, required 

retesting of integrated systems shall be limited to verifying the 

response of fire protection or life safety functions initiated by 

repaired or replaced equipment.

55.1.4.2.2* NFPA 4 Testing. Where required by 33.3.9 or 

55.7.3.2, the following integrated fire protection and life safety 

systems shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1 and NFPA 

4 prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy:

(1) Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in highrise buildings

(2) Integrated fire protection and life safety systems that 

include a smoke control system 

A.55.1.4.2.2 It is intended that the requirements in 55.1.4.2.1.2 

be applied to retesting of any integrated systems following repair 

or replacement of equipment in lieu of applying retesting provisions in NFPA 4.

2. Revise 55.7.3 to read as follows:

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 
17 September 2017

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1324

55.7.3 Acceptance Testing.

55.7.3.1 Acceptance testing shall be performed by a special inspector in accordance with Section 55.12.

55.7.3.2 Smoke control systems that are integrated with other 

fire protection or life safety systems shall be tested in accordance 

with 55.1.4.2.2.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:
18 September 2017

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

Reference: 22.7.8, 23.7.8

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 22.7.8 to read as follows:

22.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Revise 23.7.8 to read as follows:

23.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

23.7.8.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be 

tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

23.7.8.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 
19 September 2017

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1325

Reference: 21.3.9

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 21.3.9 to read as follows:

21.3.9 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 
20 September 2017

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be 

required to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings 

and occupancies WILL be required to comply with a 

simple, prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1326

Reference: 14.7.6, 15.7.6(new), 16.7.6 and 17.7.6(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 14.7.6 to read as follows:

14.7.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Add a new 15.7.6 to read as follows:

15.7.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

15.7.6.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be 

tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

15.7.6.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

3. Revise 16.7.6 to read as follows:

16.7.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

4. Add a new 17.7.6 to read as follows:

17.7.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

17.7.6.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be 

tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

17.7.6.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 
21 September 2017

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1327

Reference: 17.3.8 and 18.3.8

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 17.3.8 to read as follows:

17.3.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

2. Revise 18.3.8 to read as follows:

18.3.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 
22 September 2017

specified by the integrated system test plan in accordance with 

NFPA 4 .

11.8.9.3 Where an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, either a full integrated test shall be executed following 

the repair or replacement of equipment, or a limited integrated 

test(s) shall be executed to address only that equipment which 

was either repaired or replaced.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1328

Reference: 11.8.9

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 11.8.9 to read as follows:

11.8.9 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System 

Testing.

11.8.9.1 For high-rise buildings, integrated fire protection and 

life safety system testing shall be in accordance with 9.11.4.2. 

11.8.9.2 The integrated fire protection and life safety system 

test shall be performed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise 
23 September 2017

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA resolves 

this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for ensuring 

basic functionality of integrated features and only referencing 

NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with high-rise 

buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1329

Reference: 33.3.9

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Add new 33.3.9 to read as follows:

33.3.9 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life systems shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4.2.2.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 
24 September 2017

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101®- 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1330

Reference: 18.7.10, 19.7.10, 20.7.10 and 21.7.109

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 18.7.10 to read as follows:

18.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Revise 19.7.10 to read as follows:

19.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

19.7.10.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

19.7.10.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

3. Revise 20.7.10 to read as follows:

20.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1

4. Revise 21.7.10 to read as follows:

21.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

21.7.10.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

existing high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 

9.11.4.1.

21.7.10.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results that can be attributed to 

at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 
25 September 2017

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1331

Reference: 19.3.4.6 and 20.3.4.5

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 19.3.4.6 to read as follows:

19.3.4.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

The commissioning of iIntegrated fire protection and life safety 

systems shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

2. Revise 20.3.4.5 to read as follows:

20.3.4.5 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. The 

commissioning of iIntegrated fire protection and life safety systems 

shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 
26 September 2017

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

55 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1332

Reference: 40.7.4 and 42.9.4

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 40.7.4 to read as follows:

40.7.4 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

40.7.4.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

40.7.4.2 Integrated fie protection and life safety systems in highrise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously 

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire alarm 

system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For example, NFPA 

4 always requires an integrated test team and development of 

an integrated test plan that is carried out by an integrated test 

team, unless waived by the AHJ. It is understandable that 

some technical committees viewed mandatory references to 

NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected proposals that would have 

mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted 

and certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. 

However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents 

agreed to support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues 

with the code text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition 

of the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA 

will ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC 

codes will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.
27 September 2017

established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from 

a recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1333

Reference: 29.3.7, 30.3.7 and 34.2.7(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 29.3.7 to read as follows:

29.3.7 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.
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2. Revise 30.3.7 to read as follows:

30.3.7 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

3. Add new 34.2.7 to read as follows:

34.2.7 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.
29 September 2017

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1334

Reference: 36.7.8, 37.7.8, 38.7.8(new) 39.7.8 and 39.4.2.4

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Revise 36.7.8 to read as follows:

36.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Revise 37.7.8 to read as follows:

37.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

37.7.8.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be 

tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

37.7.8.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

3. Add new 38.7.8 to read as follows:

38.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

4. Revise 39.7.8 to read as follows:

39.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

39.7.8.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be 

tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

39.7.8.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

5. Delete 39.4.2.4 in its entirety as follows:

39.4.2.4 High-rise buildings shall comply with 11.8.9 for integrated fire protection and life safety system testing.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA 

correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 

edition of the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance 

of this TIA will ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions 

of NFPA and ICC codes will be consistent with respect to 

integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 
30 September 2017

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000®- 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1335

Reference: 27.3.8 and 28.3.8

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Revise 27.3.8 to read as follows:

27.3.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

2. Revise 28.3.8 to read as follows:

28.3.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 
31 September 2017

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 101® - 2018 Edition 

Life Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1336

Reference: 26.7.2(new), 28.7.8, 29.7.8(new), 30.7.4 and 

31.7.4(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/101

1. Add new 26.7.2 to read as follows:

26.7.2 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

2. Revise 28.7.8 to read as follows:

28.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

3. Add new 29.7.8 to read as follows:

29.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

29.7.8.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

29.7.8.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

4. Revise 30.7.4 to read as follows:

30.7.4 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in high rise 

buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

5. Add new 31.7.4 to read as follows:

31.7.4 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 

31.7.4.1 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall 

be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.1.

31.7.4.2 Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in 

high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.2.

Substantiation. Often, in order for fire and life safety objectives 

to be met, interdependence on two or more fire protection and life 

safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental 

expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common 

sense has always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated 

features when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all of the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 

code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new and existing buildings with 
32 September 2017

smoke control systems will be required to comply with NFPA 

4. This is entirely handled in Chapter 9.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new and 

existing high-rise buildings will be required to comply with 

NFPA 4. Note that new high-rise buildings are handled by 

Chapter 11. However, existing high-rise buildings had to be 

individually addressed in existing occupancy chapters since 

there is no central location in the codes where regulations are 

established for existing high-rise buildings.

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required 

to follow NFPA 4. However, such other buildings and 

occupancies WILL be required to comply with a simple, 

prescriptive requirement ensuring that cause-effect 

relationships of integrated systems are verified when testing 

is conducted.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because 

some occupancy chapters in the 2018 (Chapters 15, 17, 29, 

31, 32, 33, 38 and 39) omitted references to Chapter 9 for 

integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 101 and 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 9 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose to 

reject inclusion of a Chapter 9 reference for integrated testing 

did so for the purpose of rejecting NFPA 4, not basic commonsense tests to verify functionality of connected systems. 

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others conveys 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 9. However, some 

technical committees reportedly rejected referencing Chapter 

9 for integrated testing because of the connection to NFPA 

4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying basic 

functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement 

for ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and 

only referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 5000® - 2018 Edition 

Building Construction and Safety Code®

TIA Log No.: 1337

Reference: 23.6(new), 24.5.5 and 25.5.5

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Jason Webb, Automatic Fire Alarm Association

www.nfpa.org/5000

1. Add new 23.6 to read as follows:

23.6 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested in 

accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

2. Revise 24.5.5 to read as follows:

24.5.5 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems shall be tested 

in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

3. Revise 25.5.5 to read as follows:

25.5.5 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.

Integrated fire protection and life safety systems in high-rise 

buildings shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4.2.1.

Substantiation. Often, for fire and life safety objectives to be met, 

interdependence on two or more fire protection and life safety systems is required. When that occurs, there is a fundamental expectation for integrated features to remain functional. Common sense has 

always dictated a need to verify the response of integrated features 

when individual systems are tested, but standards historically lacked 

guidance for such testing.

To fill that gap, NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and 

Life Safety Systems Testing was developed and published in 2015 

as an outgrowth of recommended practices that were previously established by NFPA 3. As a new standard that was derived from a 

recommended practice, the requirements of NFPA 4 have not yet 

been widely adopted and remain somewhat untested.

Nevertheless, in the just-completed cycle for the 2018 editions of 

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000, NFPA 4 was proposed for adoption by 

reference in nearly all occupancy chapters with inconsistent results 

that can be attributed to at least two factors:

1. The content of NFPA 4 was not consistently and adequately 

explained to all the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 technical 

committees that were asked to review these proposals and 

comments.

2. The “one size fits all” approach to integrated testing currently 

used by NFPA 4 is well suited for complex systems, but it is 

unnecessarily burdensome for testing of simple integrations, 

such as a sprinkler waterflow switch connecting to a fire 

alarm system for alarm initiation and monitoring. For 

example, NFPA 4 always requires an integrated test team 

and development of an integrated test plan that is carried 

out by an integrated test team, unless waived by the AHJ. It 

is understandable that some technical committees viewed 

mandatory references to NFPA 4 as excessive and rejected 

proposals that would have mandated compliance.

As the 2018 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 currently stand, 

some occupancy chapters broadly reference NFPA 4 for all integrated systems. Others contain no reference to NFPA 4 at all, and 

still others reference NFPA 4 but modify how it is to be applied. 

These inconsistencies will lead to confusion among code users and 
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code enforcers and could result in unsafe conditions. For example, 

omission of requirements for integrated testing in some 2018 edition chapters will essentially convey that it is unnecessary to test 

ANY integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated by chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of making sure 

that even simple integrations must be tested to verify cause-effect 

functionality.

To deal with this issue, multiple NITMAMs to delete all references 

to integrated testing requirements and NFPA 4 were submitted and 

certified for consideration at the annual conference in Boston. However, rather than advancing these motions, the proponents agreed to 

support an alternate path of using TIAs to repair issues with the code 

text instead of deleting it.

The TIAs are the result of a collaborative effort that included fire 

alarm and fire sprinkler industry participation, among others. The 

approach in NFPA 5000 can be summarized as follows:

1. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish smoke control, new buildings with smoke control 

systems will be required to comply with NFPA 4. This is 

entirely handled in Chapter 55.

2. Because of the complex interaction of systems needed to 

accomplish safety objectives in high-rise buildings, new highrise buildings will be required to comply with NFPA 4. Note 

that new high-rise buildings are handled by Chapter 33. 

3. All other buildings and occupancies WILL NOT be required to 

follow NFPA 4.

It is important to note that the approach suggested by this TIA correlates with code provisions that were adopted in the 2018 edition of 

the International Fire Code. Therefore, acceptance of this TIA will 

ensure that provisions in the 2018 editions of NFPA and ICC codes 

will be consistent with respect to integrated test requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangerous 

condition or situation.

Although it is only necessary to satisfy one of the six possible TIA 

emergency nature criteria, this TIA satisfies two.

1. The standard contains an error or an omission that was 

overlooked during the regular revision process. Because some 

occupancy chapters in the 2018 omitted references to Chapter 

55 for integrated testing and others did not, NFPA 5000 will 

essentially be conveying that it is unnecessary to test ANY 

integrated functions in new or existing occupancies regulated 

by the chapters that do not contain such a requirement. This 

undermines the traditional common-sense minimum of 

ensuring that simple integrations must be tested to verify 

cause-effect functionality. Although each technical committee 

is certainly authorized to oversee requirements for occupancies 

under its authority, it was probably unrecognized or overlooked 

that omitting a reference to Chapter 55 in some chapters, when 

such references appear in other chapters, conveys a message 

that testing of integrated features can be entirely ignored in 

some cases. Rather, it is believed that committees that chose 

to reject inclusion of a Chapter 55 reference for integrated 

testing did so for rejecting NFPA 4, not basic common-sense 

tests to verify functionality of connected systems.

2. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that 

would lessen a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a 

continuing dangerous condition or situation. It is essential 

to safety for fire protection and life safety systems, including 

integrated features, to function as designed. Should system 

interactions fail, dangerous conditions can certainly result. 

As indicated in Item 1 above, the inclusion of integrated test 

requirements for some occupancies but not others convey 

that integrated testing is NEVER required in occupancies 

that don’t include a reference to Chapter 55. However, 

some technical committees reportedly rejected referencing 

Chapter 55 for integrated testing because of the connection to 

NFPA 4, not because they opposed the concept of verifying 

basic functionality of integrated features. The proposed TIA 

resolves this issue by establishing a minimum requirement for 

ensuring basic functionality of integrated features and only 

referencing NFPA 4 for complex systems associated with 

high-rise buildings and buildings with smoke-control systems.

NFPA 407- 2017 Edition 

Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

TIA Log No.: 1339

Reference: 5.1.10, 6.1.10.1, 6.1.10.2, 8.1.10.1 and 8.1.10.2

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: J.R. Nerat, Badger/Kidde Fire Protection

www.nfpa.org/407

1. Revise 5.1.10 to read as follows:

5.1.10 Fire Protection. At least one fire extinguisher, with a 

minimum rating of 80 40-B:C, and a minimum capacity of 9.0

kg (20 lb) of dry chemical agent shall be provided at each fueling 

vehicle loading position or rack.

2. Revise 6.1.10.1 and 6.1.10.2 to read as follows:

6.1.10 Fire Protection.

6.1.10.1 Each aircraft fuel servicing tank vehicle shall have two 

listed fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least of 80

40-B:C and a minimum capacity of 9.0 kg (20 lb) of dry chemical agent, with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the 

vehicle.

6.1.10.2 One listed fire extinguisher having a rating of at least 80

40-B:C and a minimum capacity of 9.0 kg (20 lb) of dry chemical agent shall be installed on each hydrant fuel servicing vehicle 

or cart.

3. Revise 8.1.10.1 and 8.1.10.2 to read as follows:

8.1.10 Fire Protection.

8.1.10.1 Each facility shall have a minimum of one fire extinguisher with a rating of at least 80 40-B:C and a minimum 

capacity of 9.0 kg (20 lb) of dry chemical agent located at the 

dispenser.

8.1.10.2 At least one fire extinguisher with a rating of at least 80

40-B:C and a minimum capacity of 9.0 kg (20 lb) of dry chemical 

agent shall be provided at each emergency fuel shutoff control.

Substantiation. The recent 2017 editions minimum numerical 

extinguisher rating change from 20B to 80B is currently generating the replacement of existing fire extinguisher models installed 

at airport sites from 20 pound to 30 pound sizes to comply with 

NFPA-10 requirements. Because I don’t believe this was the intent 

of the technical committee, have respectfully submitted a TIA to 

help avoid the unnecessary/costly replacement of many suitable 20 

pound fire extinguisher models and mounting brackets from airport 

fueling applications.

Since 2007 the NFPA-10 portable fire extinguisher standard has specifically required the use of dry chemical fire extinguisher models 

having minimum agent discharge rates of at least 1 pound per second for properly addressing potential class “B” Obstacle, 3-Dimensional and Pressure fire situations. (Reference section 5.5) These are 
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the specific types of anticipated class “B” fire situations typically 

presented during aircraft fueling releases. Other NFPA standards 

addressing similar fire hazard concerns such as NFPA-385 (Transportation of Flammable and Combustible Liquids) and NFPA-410 

(Aircraft Maintenance) specifically also identify and require similar 

types and sizes of hand portable fire extinguisher models.

Because each class “B” numerical fire rating has a minimum preestablished discharge time, the agent discharge rates from fire extinguishers are often significantly reduced to extended durations and 

obtain those higher ratings. This is why the “High-Flow” discharge 

models specifically designated for addressing special class “B” fire 

hazard situations, commonly carry reduced numerical ratings. Prior 

to 2007, the NFPA-10 standard simply stated that the class “B” fire 

extinguisher rating system was not applicable for properly addressing such fire situations and that the equipment manufacturers should 

be consulted. Other industry standards attempting to establish proper minimum hazard protection needs back then, simply identified 

minimum extinguisher sizes with lower ratings. The technical committee should note, that most of the large airport flight line wheeled 

fire extinguisher models having minimum 125 pound agent capacities currently only require and carry 80B ratings for this reason.

While there are number of ways the technical committee could address the current compliance issue, believe the quickest resolution 

is with a TIA that simply reduces the existing minimum 80B rating 

requirement to a minimum 40B rating and clarifies the minimum 

acceptable extinguisher size. This would continue to permit most 

existing minimum 20 pound dry chemical extinguishers to remain 

in service, as various models with lower ratings and agent flow rates 

exceeding 1 pound per second have commonly been installed and 

utilized at airport fueling sites for over 30 years.

Also attached is additional information for anyone who may want 

to see and better understand the various existing extinguisher hardware/rating limitations associated with NFPA 10 requirements.

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The NFPA 

Standard contains a conflict within the NFPA Standard or within 

another NFPA Standard. The proposed TIA intends to correct a 

circumstance in which the revised NFPA Standard has resulted in 

an adverse impact on a product or method that was inadvertently 

overlooked in the total revision process or was without adequate 

technical (safety) justification for the action.

The recent numerical fire extinguisher rating changes within the 

2017 edition is currently requiring the replacement of most equipment installed and utilized at airports around the world, to comply 

with NFPA-10 requirements for the proper protection of special 

class “B” hazard situations. The existing 20 pound fire extinguisher 

models would all need to be replaced with much larger 30 pound 

models for compliance. The proposed TIA language resolves compliance issues and clarifies the desired hazard coverage objectives 

previously established and utilized for many years.

NFPA 1982 - 2018 Edition 

Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)

TIA Log No.: 1340

Reference: 4.3.14(new) and 4.3.14.1(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Steven Weinstein, Honeywell Safety Products

www.nfpa.org/1982

1. Add new 4.3.14 and 4.3.14.1 to read as follows:

4.3.14 Where a PASS submitted for certification to this standard 

is also submitted with an accessory that is built into or attached 

to the PASS, or sold for later attachment to the PASS, and an 

NFPA standard exists for the product performance associated 

with the accessory, the accessory shall be certified to the standard associated with the accessory.

4.3.14.1 In all cases, such accessories shall not degrade the performance of the PASS.

Substantiation. This TIA closes a loophole that has existed for 

decades in NFPA product performance standards. This loophole has 

threatened and continues to threaten the effectiveness of NFPA standards by providing a pathway to circumvent the minimum product 

performance requirements developed by consensus. TIAs are being 

proposed at this time for NFPA 1981 and NFPA 1982, but the logic 

behind the TIAs should apply to all NFPA product performance 

standards where accessory integration exists or potentially exists.

There are NFPA standards for SCBAs (NFPA 1981 and NFPA 

1986), PASS devices (NFPA 1982), thermal imagers (NFPA 1801) 

and ladder and escape belts (NFPA 1983). The Technical Committees responsible for developing these standards spent many days 

researching, analyzing, discussing and debating the issues associated with those products, ultimately agreeing on what constitutes the 

minimum requirements necessary to meet the fire service’s needs 

for safety and performance. As with all NFPA standards, these standards went through a process of public input and public comment 

before being published by the NFPA. Once published, the standards 

represent what the fire service wants and needs, at a minimum, from 

SCBAs, PASS devices, thermal imagers and ladder/escape belts. 

Performance less than the minimum is not considered acceptable for 

use by emergency services. While it is certainly possible for manufacturers to design and produce products that fall below the required 

NFPA performance levels, such products would not be able to be 

certified as compliant with their respective NFPA standards.

One would then think that a product’s status should be very simple. 

It either meets the performance requirements of an NFPA standard 

or it does not, and thus is either certified or not. Unfortunately, one 

would be wrong in thinking so. All a manufacturer has to do is integrate Product A that does not meet the performance requirements 

of its associated NFPA standard into Product B that does meet the 

performance requirements of Product B’s associated standard, and 

one has effectively skirted Product A’s NFPA standard. Product B is 

now certified as compliant to Product B’s associated NFPA standard 

incorporating an integrated Product A that is non-NFPA-compliant.

Why is this important? It goes to the heart of the NFPA standardswriting process. Let’s take thermal imagers as an example. Why invest a lot of time and money into developing minimum performance 

requirements for thermal imagers if all a manufacturer has to do is 

slap one that falls short of those requirements on an NFPA-compliant SCBA, call it an “SCBA accessory” instead of a “thermal imager,” and still be able to market the SCBA as being NFPA-compliant? 

If a fire department wants to purchase a non-NFPA-compliant product, that is certainly their prerogative. But if a fire department wants 

to purchase an NFPA-compliant product, such as an SCBA, then 

they should have the expectation that all of that product is NFPAcompliant with all associated NFPA standards.

The same reasoning applies to PASS devices and escape belts. While 

it is true that all SCBA-integrated PASS devices that are currently 

being offered have been certified as compliant to NFPA 1982, there 

is no language in NFPA 1981 requiring that. An SCBA manufacturer 

that also manufactures PASS devices could develop a “budget” version that perhaps isn’t as loud, or utilizes a different sound pattern, 

or has a different frequency range—all to save manufacturing cost 

and lower the selling price—and there is nothing in NFPA 1981 to 

prevent them from getting that substandard, non-NFPA-compliant 

PASS device certified as an accessory in an NFPA-compliant SCBA.
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“This isn’t really a PASS device,” the SCBA/PASS manufacturer 

says. “It’s an SCBA accessory. It’s just another useful tool for the 

firefighter to use. Why would anyone not want to give a firefighter 

all the tools possible? Not everyone wants to spend the money to get 

a real PASS device, so we’re offering them a quasi-PASS device that 

almost does what a PASS device does.”

Virtually everyone would agree that this is completely unacceptable, but it could happen today without the proposed TIA.

One could create the same scenario with SCBA-integrated ladder and escape belts. “So what if this SCBA-integrated ladder belt 

doesn’t meet NFPA 1983?” the SCBA manufacturer says. “It’s better than nothing. It’s just another tool in the firefighter’s arsenal.” 

Once again, the firefighter is getting an NFPA-compliant SCBA 

with a substandard, non-NFPA-compliant integrated accessory—

this time a ladder belt.

So what we’re hypothetically hearing is:

“This is just another tool for them to use.”

“Requiring this accessory to meet NFPA performance 

requirements is overkill. Firefighters don’t need all that.”

“We’re giving them what they want.”

“It’s not really a thermal imager / PASS device / escape belt. It 

just looks and acts like one.”

“OK, so it doesn’t meet NFPA performance requirements ... 

but it’s close.”

Such dubious logic used by manufacturers to rationalize the integration of non-NFPA-compliant accessories for which NFPA standards 

exist undermines the entire NFPA standards development process. 

If an NFPA standard has minimum performance requirements, the 

intention should be that those minimum performance requirements 

apply to the product regardless of whether it is marketed as a standalone device or as part of another NFPA-compliant product. Accessory non-compliance with its associated NFPA standard should not 

be acceptable and should preclude NFPA compliance certification 

of the parent product.

The proposed TIA accomplishes such preclusion. It also sets a precedent for the future integration of other devices that either already 

have or will eventually have their own NFPA product performance 

standards.

Note: This TIA is co-submitted and endorsed by Robert J. Athanas, FDNY/SAFE-IR Incorporated (Chair of the TC on Electronic 

Safety Equipment), and it is endorsed by William E. Haskell, III, 

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (Chair of the 

Correlating Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective 

Clothing and Equipment).

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangers 

condition or situation.

Every day that passes without this TIA in place is a day where 

substandard, non-NFPA-compliant accessories could be certified, 

shipped and used in a certified NFPA-compliant product without 

affecting that parent product’s certification, even though NFPA standards do exist for such accessories. The door must be closed immediately to stop this abuse of the NFPA process and subversion of 

the NFPA’s mission.

NFPA 1981 - 2018 Edition 

Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 

(SCBA) for Emergency Services

TIA Log No.: 1341

Reference: 4.3.23.1(new) and 4.3.23.1.1(new)

Comment Closing Date: October 19, 2017

Submitter: Steven Weinstein, Honeywell Safety Products

www.nfpa.org/1981

1. Add new 4.3 23.1 and 4.3.23.1.1 to read as follows:

4.3.23.1 Where an SCBA submitted for certification to this standard is also submitted with an accessory that is built into or attached to the SCBA, or sold for later attachment to the SCBA, 

and an NFPA standard exists for the product performance associated with the accessory, the accessory shall be certified to the 

standard associated with the accessory.

4.3.23.1.1 In all cases, such accessories shall not degrade the 

performance of the SCBA.

Substantiation. This TIA closes a loophole that has existed for 

decades in NFPA product performance standards. This loophole has 

threatened and continues to threaten the effectiveness of NFPA standards by providing a pathway to circumvent the minimum product 

performance requirements developed by consensus. TIAs are being 

proposed at this time for NFPA 1981 and NFPA 1982, but the logic 

behind the TIAs should apply to all NFPA product performance 

standards where accessory integration exists or potentially exists.

There are NFPA standards for SCBAs (NFPA 1981 and NFPA 

1986), PASS devices (NFPA 1982), thermal imagers (NFPA 1801) 

and ladder and escape belts (NFPA 1983). The Technical Committees responsible for developing these standards spent many days 

researching, analyzing, discussing and debating the issues associated with those products, ultimately agreeing on what constitutes the 

minimum requirements necessary to meet the fire service’s needs 

for safety and performance. As with all NFPA standards, these standards went through a process of public input and public comment 

before being published by the NFPA. Once published, the standards 

represent what the fire service wants and needs, at a minimum, from 

SCBAs, PASS devices, thermal imagers and ladder/escape belts. 

Performance less than the minimum is not considered acceptable for 

use by emergency services. While it is certainly possible for manufacturers to design and produce products that fall below the required 

NFPA performance levels, such products would not be able to be 

certified as compliant with their respective NFPA standards.

One would then think that a product’s status should be very simple. 

It either meets the performance requirements of an NFPA standard 

or it does not, and thus is either certified or not. Unfortunately, one 

would be wrong in thinking so. All a manufacturer has to do is integrate Product A that does not meet the performance requirements 

of its associated NFPA standard into Product B that does meet the 

performance requirements of Product B’s associated standard, and 

one has effectively skirted Product A’s NFPA standard. Product B is 

now certified as compliant to Product B’s associated NFPA standard 

incorporating an integrated Product A that is non-NFPA-compliant.

Why is this important? It goes to the heart of the NFPA standardswriting process. Let’s take thermal imagers as an example. Why invest a lot of time and money into developing minimum performance 

requirements for thermal imagers if all a manufacturer has to do is 

slap one that falls short of those requirements on an NFPA-compliant SCBA, call it an “SCBA accessory” instead of a “thermal imager,” and still be able to market the SCBA as being NFPA-compliant? 

If a fire department wants to purchase a non-NFPA-compliant product, that is certainly their prerogative. But if a fire department wants 

to purchase an NFPA-compliant product, such as an SCBA, then 

they should have the expectation that all of that product is NFPAcompliant with all associated NFPA standards.

The same reasoning applies to PASS devices and escape belts. While 

it is true that all SCBA-integrated PASS devices that are currently 

being offered have been certified as compliant to NFPA 1982, there 
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is no language in NFPA 1981 requiring that. An SCBA manufacturer 

that also manufactures PASS devices could develop a “budget” version that perhaps isn’t as loud, or utilizes a different sound pattern, 

or has a different frequency range—all to save manufacturing cost 

and lower the selling price—and there is nothing in NFPA 1981 to 

prevent them from getting that substandard, non-NFPA-compliant 

PASS device certified as an accessory in an NFPA-compliant SCBA.

“This isn’t really a PASS device,” the SCBA/PASS manufacturer 

says. “It’s an SCBA accessory. It’s just another useful tool for the 

firefighter to use. Why would anyone not want to give a firefighter 

all the tools possible? Not everyone wants to spend the money to get 

a real PASS device, so we’re offering them a quasi-PASS device that 

almost does what a PASS device does.”

Virtually everyone would agree that this is completely unacceptable, but it could happen today without the proposed TIA.

One could create the same scenario with SCBA-integrated ladder and escape belts. “So what if this SCBA-integrated ladder belt 

doesn’t meet NFPA 1983?” the SCBA manufacturer says. “It’s better than nothing. It’s just another tool in the firefighter’s arsenal.” 

Once again, the firefighter is getting an NFPA-compliant SCBA 

with a substandard, non-NFPA-compliant integrated accessory—

this time a ladder belt.

So what we’re hypothetically hearing is:

“This is just another tool for them to use.”

“Requiring this accessory to meet NFPA performance 

requirements is overkill. Firefighters don’t need all that.”

“We’re giving them what they want.”

“It’s not really a thermal imager / PASS device / escape belt. It 

just looks and acts like one.”

“OK, so it doesn’t meet NFPA performance requirements ... 

but it’s close.”

Such dubious logic used by manufacturers to rationalize the integration of non-NFPA-compliant accessories for which NFPA standards 

exist undermines the entire NFPA standards development process. 

If an NFPA standard has minimum performance requirements, the 

intention should be that those minimum performance requirements 

apply to the product regardless of whether it is marketed as a standalone device or as part of another NFPA-compliant product. Accessory non-compliance with its associated NFPA standard should not 

be acceptable and should preclude NFPA compliance certification 

of the parent product.

The proposed TIA accomplishes such preclusion. It also sets a precedent for the future integration of other devices that either already 

have or will eventually have their own NFPA product performance 

standards.

Note: This TIA is co-submitted and endorsed by Daniel N. Rossos, 

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Chair 

of the TC on Respiratory Protection Equipment), and it is endorsed 

by William E. Haskell, III, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (Chair of the Correlating Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment).

Emergency Nature. The standard contains an error or an omission 

that was overlooked during the regular revision process. The proposed TIA intends to offer to the public a benefit that would lessen 

a recognized (known) hazard or ameliorate a continuing dangers 

condition or situation.

Every day that passes without this TIA in place is a day where 

substandard, non-NFPA-compliant accessories could be certified, 

shipped and used in a certified NFPA-compliant product without 

affecting that parent product’s certification, even though NFPA 

standards do exist for such accessories. The door must be closed 

immediately to stop this abuse of the NFPA process and subversion 

of the NFPA’s mission.

Standards Council Issued TIAs

At its August 2017 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council considered the issuance of several proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs). The following TIAs were issued on August 17, 2017 

by the Council and effective September 6, 2017.

A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been 

processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A 

TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the 

next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the 

procedures of the standards-making process.

The following TIAs were issued concurrently with the 2018 editions 

and will be incorporated within the document:

NFPA 10® - 2018 Edition 

Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Reference: 6.1.3.10.6.1(new)

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-17 / TIA Log #1268)

www.nfpa.org/10

NFPA 30A - 2018 Edition 

Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages 

Reference: 5.4.4 and 6.4.2

TIA Log No. 18-1

(SC 17-8-18 / TIA Log #1270)

www.nfpa.org/10

NFPA 70E® – 2018 Edition

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®

Reference: Annex H.2

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-20 / TIA Log #1253R)

www.nfpa.org/70E

NFPA 70E® – 2018 Edition

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®

Reference: 110.4(A), 130.2(A)(3), 130.6(C)(2), 130.6(F) and 

130.6(G)

TIA 18-2

(SC 17-8-21 / TIA Log #1265)

www.nfpa.org/70E

NFPA 99 – 2018 Edition

Health Care Facilities Code

Reference: 14.2.10.1.2

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-56 / TIA Log #1241)

www.nfpa.org/99

NFPA 101® – 2018 Edition

Life Safety Code®

Reference: 40.1.2.1.3

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-24 / TIA Log #1263)

www.nfpa.org/101

NFPA 1582 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for 

Fire Departments

Reference: 9.13.6.1

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-28 / TIA Log #1258)

www.nfpa.org/1582
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NFPA 1971 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and 

Proximity Fire Fighting

Reference: Various Sections

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-32 / TIA Log #1277)

www.nfpa.org/1971

NFPA 1971 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and 

Proximity Fire Fighting

Reference: 2.3.2, 8.21.4, Table B.4, Table B.5 and C.1.2.2

TIA 18-2

(SC 17-8-33 / TIA Log #1272)

www.nfpa.org/1971

NFPA 1992 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies

Reference: 2.3.3, Table 5.3.2(a), 8.11.3.1, and 8.11.4

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-35 / TIA Log #1274)

www.nfpa.org/1992

NFPA 1992 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies

Reference: 8.10.8.2

TIA 18-2

(SC 17-8-36 / TIA Log #1278)

www.nfpa.org/1992

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 2.3.4, Table 5.3.2(a), 8.14.3.1 and 8.14.4

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-37 / TIA Log #1275)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 7.4.5.1, 7.5.5.1, 7.6.5.1 and 7.7.5.1

TIA 18-2

(SC 17-8-38 / TIA Log #1279)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 7.1.1.2, 8.3.5.1, 8.3.6.2, and 8.3.7.1

TIA 18-3

(SC 17-8-39 / TIA Log #1280)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 8.5.2.3(new)

TIA 18-4

(SC 17-8-40 / TIA Log #1288)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 8.7.1.7, 8.7.2.1, 8.7.2.2, 8.7.10, 8.7.15(new), and 

8.20.12(new)

TIA 18-5

(SC 17-8-41 / TIA Log #1289)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 8.7.4.4*

TIA 18-6

(SC 17-8-42 / TIA Log #1290)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1994 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

Reference: 8.7.13.4

TIA 18-7

(SC 17-8-43 / TIA Log #1291)

www.nfpa.org/1994

NFPA 1999 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Clothing Ensembles for Emergency Medical 

Operations

Reference: 2.3.3 and 8.18.4

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-45 / TIA Log #1276)

www.nfpa.org/1999

NFPA 1999 – 2018 Edition

Standard on Protective Clothing Ensembles for Emergency Medical 

Operations

Reference: 7.6.1, 8.3.3.2 and 8.3.7

TIA 18-2

(SC 17-8-46 / TIA Log #1281)

www.nfpa.org/1999

NFPA 5000® – 2018 Edition

Building Construction and Safety Code®

Reference: 2.3.35(New), 3.3.296(New), 3.3.670(New), 

38.9.15(New), and Annex G(New)

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-47 / TIA Log #1261)

www.nfpa.org/5000

Also at the August 2017 meeting, the Standards Council 

approved the following (7) Tentative Interim Amendments 

to the following NFPA standards:

NFPA 70® – 2017 Edition

National Electrical Code®

Reference: 406.4(D)(4), Exception No. 2

TIA 17-6

(SC 17-8-19 / TIA Log #1266)

www.nfpa.org/70

NFPA 96 – 2017 Edition

Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial 

Cooking Operations

Reference: 10.5.3, 11.1.4

TIA 17-1

(SC 17-8-22 / TIA Log #1257)

www.nfpa.org/96

NFPA 921 – 2017 Edition

Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

Reference: 3.3.116, 20.1.3, 24.1, and 28.8.2

TIA 17-1

(SC 17-8-26 / TIA Log #1269)

www.nfpa.org/921

NFPA 1127 – 2018 Edition
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Code for High Power Rocketry

Reference: 4.16.3.3

TIA 18-1

(SC 17-8-27 / TIA Log #1260)

www.nfpa.org/1127

NFPA 1906 – 2016 Edition

Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

Reference: 2.3.8, 14.1.1, 14.4, A.14.4, A.14.4.3.4, A.14.1.1(new), 

and E.1.2.4

TIA 16-3

(SC 17-8-29 / TIA Log #1267)

www.nfpa.org/1906

NFPA 1931 – 2015 Edition

Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground 

Ladders

Reference: 3.3.26(new), A.3.3.26(new), 4.1.3.5.1, 4.8(new)

TIA 15-1

(SC 17-8-30 / TIA Log #1254)

www.nfpa.org/1931

NFPA 1977 – 2016 Edition

Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire 

Fighting

Reference: 2.3.4 and 8.23.4.1

TIA 16-2

(SC 17-8-34 / TIA Log #1273)

www.nfpa.org/1977

Committee Calendar

Detailed meeting information is located on each Document 

Information Page. If you are planning to attend a Technical 

Committee meeting as a guest, please familiarize yourself with 

the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards

(Section 3.3.3.3) for further information.

For specific meeting information, please contact the responsible 

staff liaison listed on NFPA’s Document Information Page. On the 

Document Information Page, please refer to the Technical Committee tab.

September 2017

14–15 Fire and Emergency Service Organization and 

Deployment—Volunteer (1720 First Draft), 

San Antonio, TX

15 Garages and Parking Structures (88A Second Draft), 

Teleconference NFPA Headquarters, Quincy MA

18 Building Fire and Life Safety Directors (1082 First 

Draft), Teleconference NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA

19–21 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based

Systems, (25 First Draft), Phoenix, AZ

26–27 Public Emergency Service Communication (1221

Second Draft), Norman, OK

26–27 Ovens and Furnaces (86 Second Draft), Orlando, FL

26–27 Motor Craft (302 First Draft), NFPA Headquarters, 

Quincy, MA

27–28 Fire Doors and Windows (80/105 First Draft),

NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA

28 Gas Hazards (306 Second Draft), Teleconference NFPA 

Headquarters, Quincy, MA

8–29 Pre-Incident Planning (1620 Pre-First Draft), NFPA 

Headquarters, Quincy, MA

October 2017

2–5 Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems

(502 First Draft), Redondo Beach, FL

17 Static Electricity (77 Second Draft), Teleconference 

NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA

17–19 Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems

(130 First Draft), Mesa, AZ

17–19 Liquefied Petroleum Gases (58 First Draft), Tampa, FL

18 Determination of Fire Loads for Use in Structural Fire 

Protection Design (557 First Draft), NFPA Headquarters, 

Quincy, MA

24–25 Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities (150 

Second Draft), Raleigh, NC

31 Oct–Nov 2 Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products 

 (30B Second Draft), St. Louis, MO

November 2017

7–9 Combustible Metal (484 Second Draft), Kansas City, 

MO

7–9 Fundamentals of Combustible Dust (652 Second Draft), 

Kansas City, MO

8–9 Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression 

Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special 

Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments 

(1710 First Draft), New Orleans, LA

8–9 Fire and Emergency Service Organization and 

Deployment—Career (1710 First Draft), New Orleans, LA

15–16 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (72 Second 

Draft), Savannah, GA

29–30 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code (TC on 

Fundamentals) (85 Second Draft), Nashville, TN

December 2017

6–7 Guide for Structural Fire Fighting (1700 Pre-First Draft), 

Kansas City, MO

12–13 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the 

Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of 

Combustible Particulate Solids (654 First Draft), 

Houston, TX 

January 2018

19–20 Emergency Vehicle Technicians Professional 

Qualifications (1071 First Draft), Orlando, FL

New Committees Seeking Members

• Responding to Active Shooter Incidents (ACT-AAA) Submit 

online application

• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS-AAA) Submit online 

application

• Energy Storage Systems (ESS-AAA): Submit online application

• Hazardous Waste (HDW-AAA): Submit online application

• Low Pressure Dispensing Containers (LPQ-AAA): Submit 

online application

• Building Fire & Life Safety Directors (BLF-AAA): Submit 

online application

• Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props (FAB-AAA): 

Submit online application

• Tactical Operations for Video Equipment and Cameras (TACAAA): Submit online application

Committees Seeking Members

NFPA is currently accepting online applications for Committee 

membership. Deadline for applications to be reviewed at the 

December 2017 Standards Council meeting is September 15, 2017.

To apply for NFPA Committee membership, visit the Document 

Information Page for the relevant NFPA standard(s) for which the 

Committee is responsible.
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Then choose the “Technical Committee” tab and select the link 

“Submit a Committee application online”. Sign-in or create a free 

online account with NFPA before using this application system.

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

The Technical Committee on Fire Doors and Windows is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer , Special Expert.

NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings 

from Exterior Fire Exposures

The Technical Committee on Exposure Fire Protection is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures

The Technical Committee on Garages and Parking Structures is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User Installer/Maintainer Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and 

Ventilating Systems

The Technical Committee on Air Conditioning is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and 

Air-Conditioning Systems

The Technical Committee on Air Conditioning is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

The Technical Committee on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®

The Technical Committee on Assembly Occupancies is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, 

and Consumer..

The Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Means of Egress is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Educational and Day-Care Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection Features is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Industrial, Storage, and Miscellaneous Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer. Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Board and Care Facilities is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Interior Finish and Contents is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Detention and Correctional Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic 

Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures

The Technical Committee on Assembly Occupancies is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer Installer/Maintainer Labor Applied Research/Testing Laboratory Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other 

Opening Protectives

The Technical Committee on Fire Doors and Windows is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 140, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production 

Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and 

Production Locations

The Technical Committee on Motion Picture and Television Industry is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.
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NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing 

Facilities

The Technical Committee on Animal Housing Facilities is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory and Consumer.

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction

The Technical Committee on Building Construction is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, 

and Fire Barrier Walls

The Technical Committee on Building Construction is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 225, Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard 

The Technical Committee on Manufactured Housing is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing, Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, 

and Demolition Operations

The Technical Committee on Construction and Demolition is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of 

Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block 

Assemblies

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building 

Materials

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System 

for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered 

Furniture

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and, Consumer.

NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of 

Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition 

by Smoldering Cigarettes

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke 

of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room 

Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall 

Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 268, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of 

Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 269, Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency 

Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 270, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke 

Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed 

Chamber

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 274, Standard Test Method to Evaluate Fire Performance 

Characteristics of Pipe Insulation

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of 

Thermal Barriers

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 276, Standard Method of Fire Test for Determining the Heat 

Release Rate of Roofing Assemblies with Combustible Above-Deck 

Roofing Components

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 277, Standard Methods of Tests for Evaluating Fire and 

Ignition Resistance of Upholstered Furniture Using a Flaming 

Ignition Source

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 284, Standard Test Method for Mattresses for Correctional 

Occupancies

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.
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NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire 

Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall 

Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating 

Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire 

Growth

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 287, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of 

Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire 

Propagation Apparatus (FPA)

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire 

Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance-Rated 

Assemblies

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel 

Packages

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 290, Standard for Fire Testing of Passive Protection 

Materials for Use on LP-Gas Containers

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 501, Standard on Manufactured Housing

The Technical Committee on Manufactured Housing is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 501A, Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured 

Home Installations, Sites, and Communities

The Technical Committee on Manufactured Housing is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labr, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 520, Standard on Subterranean Spaces

The Technical Committee on Subterranean Spaces is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 550, Guide to the Fire Safety Concepts Tree

The Technical Committee on Fire Risk Assessment Methods is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments 

The Technical Committee on Fire Risk Assessment Methods is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 555, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room 

Flashover

The Technical Committee on Hazard and Risk of Contents and 

Furnishings is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 556, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to 

Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles

The Technical Committee on Hazard and Risk of Contents and 

Furnishings is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 557, Standard for Determination of Fire Loads for Use in 

Structural Fire Protection Design

The Technical Committee on Hazard and Risk of Contents and 

Furnishings is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation 

of Textiles and Films

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant—Treated Wood and Fire– 

Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

The Technical Committee on Structures, Construction, and Materials is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 705, Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for 

Textiles and Films

The Technical Committee on Fire Tests is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 909, Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource 

Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship

The Technical Committee on Cultural Resources is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Consumer.

NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures 

The Technical Committee on Cultural Resources is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Consumer.

NFPA 1082, Standard for Building Fire and Life Safety Director 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Building Fire and Life Safety Directors is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code®

The Technical Committee on Assembly Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest categories: Manufacturer, 
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Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Educational and Day-Care Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection Features is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Industrial, Storage, and Miscellaneous Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Building Code is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing, Authority, 

Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Board and Care Facilities is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Interior Finish and Contents is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classification: Applied Research/Testing Laboratory.

The Technical Committee on Building Construction is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Detention and Correctional Occupancies is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Structures, Construction, and 

Materials is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Building Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert, Electrical.

NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment 

Maintenance

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Maintenance is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®

The Technical Committee on Electrical Safety in the Workplace is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

The Technical Committee on Emergency Communication Systems 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Alarm and 

Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Single- and Multiple-Station 

Alarms and Household Signaling Systems is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Initiating Devices for Fire Alarm 

and Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Notification Appliances for Fire 

Alarm and Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Protected Premises Fire Alarm and 

Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Public Emergency Reporting Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Supervising Station Fire Alarm and 

Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications:, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, 

and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Testing and Maintenance of Fire 

Alarm and Signaling Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 73, Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing 

Dwellings

The Technical Committee on Electrical Systems Maintenance is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 
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User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment of Industrial 

Machinery is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 

The Technical Committee on Emergency Power Supplies is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and 

Standby Power Systems

The Technical Committee on Emergency Power Supplies is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security

The Technical Committee on Premises Security is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises 

Security Systems

The Technical Committee on Premises Security is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection 

Systems

The Technical Committee on Lightning Protection is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 790, Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field 

Evaluation Bodies

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 791, Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled 

Electrical Equipment Evaluation

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

Emergency Response

NFPA 13E, Recommended Practice for Fire Department 

Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe 

Systems

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 402, Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting 

Operations

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 403, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting 

Services at Airports

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 405, Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire 

Fighters

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 412, Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and FireFighting Foam Equipment

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting 

Vehicles

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 424, Guide for Airport/Community Emergency Planning 

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, and Insurance.

NFPA 450, Guide for Emergency Medical Services and Systems 

The Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 451, Guide for Fire Based Community Healthcare Providers 

The Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous 

Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Insurance.

NFPA 473, Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel 

Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction 

Incidents

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Insurance.

NFPA 475, Recommended Practice for Organizing, Managing, and 

Sustaining a Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction 

Response Program

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 
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Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Insurance.

NFPA 610, Guide for Emergency and Safety Operations at 

Motorsports Venues

The Technical Committee on Safety at Motorsports Venues is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 901, Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and 

Fire Protection Data

The Technical Committee on Fire Reporting is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations 

The Technical Committee on Fire Investigations is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 950, Standard for Data Development and Exchange for the 

Fire Service

The Technical Committee on Data Exchange for the Fire Service is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 951, Guide to Building and Utilizing Digital Information 

The Technical Committee on Data Exchange for the Fire Service is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1000, Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications 

Accreditation and Certification Systems

The Technical Committee on Accreditation and Certification for 

Fire Service, Public Safety, and Related Personnel to Professional 

Qualifications Standards is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 

The Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional 

Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine 

Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters

The Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer

NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications 

The Technical Committee on Fire Officer Professional Qualifications 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1026, Standard for Incident Management Personnel 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire 

Inspector and Plan Examiner

The Technical Committee on Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire 

Investigator

The Technical Committee on Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public 

Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and 

Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications 

The Technical Committee on Public Fire Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth 

Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1037, Standard on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications 

The Technical Committee on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional 

Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following 

interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Personnel Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 
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Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1061, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public 

Safety Telecommunications Personnel

The Technical Committee on Public Safety Telecommunicator Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1071, Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Emergency Vehicle Technicians Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of 

Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional 

Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, and Insurance.

NFPA 1081, Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Industrial Fire Brigade Personnel Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1091, Standard for Traffic Control Incident Management 

Personnel Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Traffic Control Incident Management 

Professional Qualifications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land 

Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas

The Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural 

Fire Fighting

The Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1143, Standard for Wildland Fire Management

The Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards 

from Wildland Fire

The Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting 

The Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency Services 

to the Public

The Technical Committee on Emergency Service Organization Risk 

Management is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, and Consumer.

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use 

of Emergency Services Communications Systems

The Technical Committee on Public Emergency Service Communication is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1250, Recommended Practice in Fire and Emergency 

Service Organization Risk Management

The Technical Committee on Emergency Service Organization Risk 

Management is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, and Consumer.

NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and 

Reduction

The Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Organization and Deployment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1401, Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training 

Reports and Records

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1402, Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers 

The Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1404, Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection 

Training

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.
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NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Departments that Respond 

to Marine Vessel Fires

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1407, Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention 

Crews

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1408, Standard for Training Fire Service Personnel in the 

Operation, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Thermal Imagers 

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1410, Standard on Training for Emergency Scene perations

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle 

Operations Training Program

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1452, Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct 

Community Risk Reduction

The Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Organization and Deployment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety 

and Health Program

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer 

Professional Qualifications

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident 

Management System and Command Safety

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control 

Program

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical 

Program for Fire Departments

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1583, Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for 

Fire Department Members

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members 

During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises

The Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and 

Health is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and 

Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations Programs

The Technical Committee on Emergency Management and Business 

Continuity is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 1616, Standard for Mass Evacuation, Sheltering, and Reentry Programs

The Technical Committee on Mass Evacuation and Sheltering is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning

The Technical Committee on Pre-Incident Planning is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical 

Search and Rescue Incidents

The Technical Committee on Technical Search and Rescue is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Control Within 

a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of 

Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and 

Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments

The Technical Committee on Fire and Emergency Service Organization and Deployment-Career is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, and Insurance.

NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of 

Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and 

Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments 

The Technical Committee on Fire and Emergency Service Organization and Deployment-Volunteer is seeking members in the following 
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interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1730, Standard on Organization and Deployment of Fire 

Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement, Plan Review, 

Investigation, and Public Education Operations

The Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Organization and Deployment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1800, Standard on Electronic Safety Equipment for 

Emergency Services

The Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, and Insurance.

NFPA 1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service 

The Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, and Insurance.

NFPA 1802, Standard on Personal Portable (Hand-Held) TwoWay Radio Communications Devices for Use by Emergency 

Personnel in the Hazard Zone

The Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, and Insurance.

NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of 

Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity 

Fire Fighting

The Technical Committee on Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting 

Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1852, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of 

Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

The Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1855, Standard for Selection, Care, and Maintenance of 

Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1858, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Life 

Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1859, Selection, Care and Maintenance of Tactical Video 

Equipment

The Technical Committee on Tactical Operations for Video Equipment and Cameras is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1877, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of 

Wildland Fire Fighting Protective Clothing and Equipment 

The Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Protective 

Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, 

and Retirement of In-service Emergency Vehicles

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances

The Technical Committee on Ambulances is seeking members in 

the following interest classification: Consumer.

NFPA 1925, Standard on Marine Fire-Fighting Vessels

The Technical Committee on Marine Fire Fighting Vessels is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1931, Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire 

Department Ground Ladders

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Ground Ladders is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 1932, Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of 

In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Ground Ladders is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 1936, Standard on Powered Rescue Tools

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1937, Standard for the Selection, Care, and Maintenance of 

Rescue Tools

The Technical Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/
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Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical 

Rescue Incidents

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1952, Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective 

Clothing and Equipment

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1953, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Contaminated 

Water Diving

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire 

Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

The Technical Committee on Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting 

Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1975, Standard on Emergency Services Work Clothing 

Elements

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for 

Wildland Fire Fighting

The Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Protective 

Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing 

Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services

The Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1982, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) 

The Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, and Insurance.

NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for 

Emergency Services

The Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1984, Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire-Fighting 

Operations

The Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1986, Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for 

Tactical and Technical Operations

The Technical Committee on Tactical and Technical Operations 

Respiratory Protection Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1987, Standard on Combination Unit Respirator Systems for 

Tactical and Technical Operations

The Technical Committee on Tactical and Technical Operations 

Respiratory Protection Equipment is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1989, Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency 

Services Respiratory Protection

The Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1991, Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents 

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and 

Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1994, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First 

Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for 

Emergency Medical Operations

The Technical Committee on Emergency Medical Services Protective Clothing and Equipment is seeking members in the following 

interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 2400, Standard for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

The Technical Committee on Unmanned Aerial Systems is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Insurance, and Consumer.
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NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for Commissioning of Fire 

Protection and Life Safety Systems

The Technical Committee on Commissioning and Integrated Testing is seeking members in the following interest classification: 

Consumer.

NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety 

System Testing

The Technical Committee on Commissioning and Integrated Testing 

is seeking members in the following interest category: Consumer.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

The Technical Committee on Portable Fire Extinguishers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam 

The Technical Committee on Foam is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems 

The Technical Committee on Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

The Technical Committee on Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 

The Technical Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Consumer, and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Hanging and Bracing of WaterBased Fire Protection Systems is seeking members in the following interest classification: Consumer..

The Technical Committee on Private Water Supply Piping Systems is seeking members in the following interest classification: 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Sprinkler System Discharge Criteria is seeking members in the following interest classification: 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Sprinkler System Installation Criteria is seeking members in the following interest classification: 

Consumer.

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in 

One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

The Technical Committee on Residential Sprinkler Systems is seeking members in the following interest classification: Consumer.

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in 

Low-Rise Residential Occupancies

The Technical Committee on Residential Sprinkler Systems is seeking members in the following interest classification: Consumer.

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose 

Systems

The Technical Committee on Standpipes is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire 

Protection

The Technical Committee on Water Spray Fixed Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler 

and Foam-Water Spray Systems

The Technical Committee on Foam-Water Sprinklers is seeking 

members in the following interest classification: Consumer.

NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

The Technical Committee on Dry and Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

The Technical Committee on Dry and Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 18, Standard on Wetting Agents

The Technical Committee on Water Additives for Fire Control and 

Vapor Mitigation is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 18A, Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and 

Vapor Mitigation

The Technical Committee on Water Additives for Fire Control and 

Vapor Mitigation is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for 

Fire Protection

The Technical Committee on Fire Pumps is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 

The Technical Committee on Water Tanks is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service 

Mains and Their Appurtenances

The Technical Committee on Private Water Supply Piping Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Consumer.

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of 

Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

The Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 

of Water-Based Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.
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NFPA 75, Standard for the Standard for the Fire Protection of 

Information Technology Equipment

The Technical Committee on Electronic Computer Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 76, Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications 

Facilities

The Technical Committee on Telecommunications is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems

The Technical Committee on Smoke Management Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of 

Commercial Cooking Operations

The Technical Committee on Venting Systems for Cooking Appliances is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code

The Technical Committee on Health Care Emergency Management 

and Security is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Facilities is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, 

and Special Expert.

The Technical Committee on Mechanical Systems is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

The Technical Committee on Medical Equipment is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

The Technical Committee on Electrical Systems is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Piping Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 99B, Standard for Hypobaric Facilities

The Technical Committee on Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 115, Standard for Laser Fire Protection

The Technical Committee on Laser Fire Protection is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 130, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger 

Rail Systems

The Technical Committee on Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

The Technical Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting

The Technical Committee on Smoke Management Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records

The Technical Committee on Record Protection is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and 

Marking of Hydrants

The Technical Committee on Private Water Supply Piping Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Consumer.

NFPA 318, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor 

Fabrication Facilities

The Technical Committee on Semiconductor and Related Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Fuel Servicing is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 408, Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers 

The Technical Committee on Portable Fire Extinguishers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars

The Technical Committee on Airport Facilities is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, and Consumer.
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NFPA 410, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

The Technical Committee on Aircraft Maintenance Operations is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports

The Technical Committee on Helicopter Facilities is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 502, Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited 

Access Highways

The Technical Committee on Road Tunnel and Highway Fire Protection is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

The Technical Committee on Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 770, Standard on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire 

Extinguishing Systems

The Technical Committee on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire Extinguishing Systems is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1150, Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A 

Fuels

The Technical Committee on Water Additives for Fire Control and 

Vapor Mitigation is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles

The Technical Committee on Recreational Vehicles is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1194, Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and 

Campgrounds

The Technical Committee on Recreational Vehicles is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose

The Technical Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service 

Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and 

Fire Hose Appliances

The Technical Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections

The Technical Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles

The Technical Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 1965, Standard for Fire Hose Appliances

The Technical Committee on Fire Hose is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems 

The Technical Committee on Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems

The Technical Committee on Aerosol Extinguishing Technology is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer Industrial Hazards.

NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code

The Technical Committee on Hydrogen Technology is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

The Technical Committee on Operations is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks is seeking members in the following 

interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals is seeking members 

in the following interest categories: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair 

Garages

The Technical Committee on Automotive and Marine Service Stations is seeking members in the following interest classification: 

Consumer.

NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol 

Products

The Technical Committee on Aerosol Products is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment 

The Technical Committee on Liquid Fuel Burning Equipment is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 
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Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 32, Standard for Dry Cleaning Facilities

The Technical Committee on Textile and Garment Care Processes is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or 

Combustible Materials

The Technical Committee on Finishing Processes is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes 

Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

The Technical Committee on Finishing Processes is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 

The Technical Committee on Manufacture of Organic Coatings is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants

The Technical Committee on Solvent Extraction Plants is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary 

Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

The Technical Committee on Internal Combustion Engines is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose 

Nitrate Film

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using 

Chemicals

The Technical Committee on Laboratories Using Chemicals is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel 

Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

The Technical Committee on Industrial and Medical Gases is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, 

and Other Hot Work

The Technical Committee on Hot Work Operations is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 52, Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code

The Technical Committee on Vehicular Alternative Fuel Systems is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 53, Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and 

Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres

The Technical Committee on Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code

The Technical Committee on National Fuel Gas Code is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 

The Technical Committee on Industrial and Medical Gases is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 56, Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During 

Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems

The Technical Committee on Gas Process Safety is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

The Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

The Technical Committee on LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of 

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

The Technical Committee on Liquefied Natural Gas is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust 

Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities 

The Technical Committee on Agricultural Dusts is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 67, Guideline on Explosion Protection for Gaseous Mixtures 

in Pipe Systems

The Technical Committee on Explosion Protection Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/
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Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration 

Venting

The Technical Committee on Explosion Protection Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems

The Technical Committee on Explosion Protection Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity

The Technical Committee on Static Electricity is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling 

Systems and Equipment

The Technical Committee on Incinerators and Waste Handling Systems is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

The Technical Committee on Boiler Combustion System Hazards is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fluidized Bed Boilers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Combustion 

Systems Hazards is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Heat Recovery Steam Generators 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Multiple Burner Boilers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Pulverized Fuel Systems is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Single Burner Boilers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

The Technical Committee on Stoker Operations is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

The Technical Committee on Ovens and Furnaces is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

and Consumer.

NFPA 87, Recommended Practice for Fluid Heaters

The Technical Committee on Fluid Heaters is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of 

Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Particulate Solids

The Technical Committee on Handling and Conveying of Dusts, Vapors, and Gases is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 120, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal 

Mines

The Technical Committee on Mining Facilities is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 122, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/ 

Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities

The Technical Committee on Mining Facilities is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, 

Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, 

Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an 

Audience

The Technical Committee on Special Effects is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid 

Fuel-Burning Appliances

The Technical Committee on Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Venting 

Systems for Heat-Producing Appliances is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, and Labor.

NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers

The Technical Committee on Water-Cooling Towers is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels 

The Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards 

The Technical Committee on Marinas and Boatyards is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.
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NFPA 306, Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels 

The Technical Committee on Gas Hazards is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of 

Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves

The Technical Committee on Marine Terminals is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 312, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During 

Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up

The Technical Committee on Shipbuilding, Repair, and Lay-Up is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and Special 

Expert.

NFPA 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers 

for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair

The Technical Committee on Tank Leakage and Repair Safeguards 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 329, Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of 

Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases

The Technical Committee on Tank Leakage and Repair Safeguards 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 350, Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work

The Technical Committee on Confined Space Safe Work Practices is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and 

Combustible Liquids

The Technical Committee on Transportation of Flammable Liquids is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/

Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code

The Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals

The Technical Committee on Combustible Metals and Metal Dusts 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code

The Technical Committee on Explosives is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for 

Electrical Equipment

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment in Chemical 

Atmospheres is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification 

of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous 

(Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical 

Process Areas

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment in Chemical 

Atmospheres is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 498, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for 

Vehicles Transporting Explosives

The Technical Committee on Explosives is seeking members in the 

following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of 

Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for 

Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

The Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment in Chemical 

Atmospheres is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks 

Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, 

Maintenance, and Operations

The Technical Committee on Industrial Trucks is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: Manufacturer, User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance Consumer, and Special Expert.

NFPA 600, Standard on Facility Fire Brigades

The Technical Committee on Loss Prevention Procedures and Practices is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention

The Technical Committee on Loss Prevention Procedures and Practices is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 652, Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust 

The Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Combustible Dusts is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust 

Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of 

Combustible Particulate Solids

The Technical Committee on Handling and Conveying of Dusts, Vapors, and Gases is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing 

Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions 

The Technical Committee on Handling and Conveying of Dusts, 

Vapors, and Gases is seeking members in the following interest 
55 September 2017

NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy 

Storage Systems

The Technical Committee on Energy Storage Systems is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry

The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display

The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and 

Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and HighPower Rocket Motors

The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a 

Proximate Audience

The Technical Committee on Special Effects is seeking members 

in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry

The Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics is seeking members in 

the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, 

Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 2112, Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection 

of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

The Technical Committee on Flash Fire Protective Garments is 

seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of 

Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel 

Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

The Technical Committee on Flash Fire Protective Garments is 

seeking members in the following interest categories: Installer/

Maintainer, Labor, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, Consumer, and 

Special Expert.

classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in 

Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

The Technical Committee on Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing is seeking members in the following interest classifications: 

Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, 

Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of 

Materials for Emergency Response

The Technical Committee on Classification and Properties of Hazardous Chemical Data is seeking members in the following interest 

classifications: Manufacturer, Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and 

Consumer.

NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling 

Radioactive Materials

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 804, Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water 

Reactor Electric Generating Plants

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 805, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for 

Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 806, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for 

Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants Change 

Process

The Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities 

is seeking members in the following interest classifications: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 820, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment 

and Collection Facilities

The Technical Committee on Wastewater Treatment Plants is seeking members in the following interest classifications: User, Installer/

Maintainer Labor, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing 

Authority, Insurance, and Consumer.

NFPA 850, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric 

Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter 

Stations

The Technical Committee on Electric Generating Plants is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.

NFPA 853, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell 

Power Systems

The Technical Committee on Electric Generating Plants is seeking 

members in the following interest classifications: Labor, Applied 

Research/Testing Laboratory, Enforcing Authority, and Consumer.
56 September 2017

Committees Seeking Public Input 

The committees for the following documents are now accepting Public Input for recommendations of content for the documents listed below. 

Public Input received by 5:00 p.m. ET on the closing date indicated will be acted on by the committee, and that action will be published in 

the committee’s First Draft Report. Submit Public Input electronically via our online electronic submission system. For instructions on how 

to use the electronic submission system, please go to www.nfpa.org/publicinput.

† Change in Public Input closing date or cycle

P* Indicates proposed document 

Public Input Meeting 

Document No. Title Closing Date Reporting

NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 13E Recommended Practice for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by 

Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 18 Standard on Wetting Agents 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 18A Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 32 Standard for Drycleaning Facilities 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 35 Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 36 Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 51 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,

Cutting, and Allied Processes 6/30/2020 A2022

NFPA 53 Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in 

Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 56 Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of 

Flammable Gas Piping System 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 61 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,

Cutting, and Allied Processes 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 75 Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 76 Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 80A Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and 

Particulate Solids 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking 

Operations 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 102 Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and 

Membrane Structures 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 115 Standard for Laser Fire Protection 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 120 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 122 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal 

Mineral Processing Facilities 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 160 Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 214 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 232 Standard for the Protection of Records 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 257 Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 268 Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability of Exterior

Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 269 Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data

for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 275 Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation

of Thermal Barriers 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 287 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Flammability

of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA) 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 288 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed

in Horizontal Fire Resistance-Rated Assemblies 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 303 Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 307 Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, 

and Wharves 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 312 Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, 

and Lay-Up 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 326 Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair 1/4/2018 F2019
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NFPA 329 Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids 

and Gases 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 385 Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 408 Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 409 Standard on Aircraft Hangars 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 415 Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 418 Standard for Heliports 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 423 Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 424 Guide for Airport/Community Emergency Planning 6/30/2020 A2022

NFPA 450 Guide for Emergency Medical Services and Systems 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 475 Recommended Practice for Organizing, Managing, and Sustaining a Hazardous 

Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Program 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 497 Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or 

Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in 

Chemical Process Areas 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 499 Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous 

(Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 501 Standard of Manufactured Housing 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 501A Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations

Sites, and Communities 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 520 Standard on Subterranean Spaces 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 550 Guide to the Fire Safety Concepts Tree 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 555 Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room Flashover 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 600 Standard on Facility Fire Brigades 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 601 Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 655 Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and 

Woodworking Facilities 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency 

Response 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 731 Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 804 Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric 

Generating Plants 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric 

Generating Plants 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 806 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric 

Generating Plants Change Process 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 850 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High 

Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 853 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 901 Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 909 Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties — Museums,

Libraries, and Places of Worship 1/3/2019 F2020 

NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations 1/4/2018 F2019 

NFPA 950 Standard for Data Development and Exchange for the Fire Service 1/4/2018 F2019 

NFPA 951 Guide to Utilizing Digital Information 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 950 Standard for Data Development and Exchange for the Fire Service 1/4/2018 F2019 

NFPA 951 Guide to Building and Utilizing Digital Information 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1000 Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation

and Certification Systems 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter 

Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional 

Qualifications 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1037 Standard on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1122 Code for Model Rocketry 6/30/2020 A2022

NFPA 1124 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and 

Pyrotechnic Articles 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1125 Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High-Power Rocket Motors 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 1126 Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1127 Code for High Power Rocketry 4/3/2020 A2022

NFPA 1141 Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, 

and Suburban Areas 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 1142 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 1145 Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting 6/26/2019 A2021

NFPA 1150 Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1194 Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1201 Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency Services to the Public 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1250 Recommended Practice in Fire and Emergency Service Organization 

Risk Management 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1401 Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1405 Guide for Land-Based Fire Departments that Respond to Marine Vessel Fires 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1407 Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1408 Standard for Training Fire Service Personnel in the Operation, Care, Use, and 

Maintenance of Thermal Imagers 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1410 Standard on Training for Emergency Scene Operations 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1581 Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1583 Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1584 Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations 

and Training Exercises 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1616 Standard on Mass Evacuation, Sheltering, and Re-entry Programs 1/4/2018 F2019 

NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1911 Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service 

Emergency Vehicles 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1912 Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1931 Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1932 Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department 

Ground Ladders 1/4/2018 F2019

NFPA 1952 Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1953 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Contaminated Water Diving 6/27/2018 A2020

NFPA 1977 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services 1/6/2021 F2022

NFPA 1984 Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 1986 Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations 1/9/2020 F2021

NFPA 1991 Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies 1/3/2019 F2020

NFPA 2010 Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems 1/4/2018 F2019