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OVERVIEW OF DECISIONS AT DECEMBER 8-9, 2005, MEETING of the NIBS/MMC COMMITT

THE NIST WORLD TRADE CENTER INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MOD

Recommendation No. (topic) NIBS/MMC Committee Conclusions/Actions as Determined at December 1 (increased structural integrity – progressive collapse prevention) 

ASCE 7 revision at least five years away. ICC Ad Hoc Committee on Terrori

(AHC-TRB) considering changes reflecting United Kingdom model and NIBS

review those proposals when available. 

2 (increased structural integrity – wind tunnel testing) 

IBC change proposal to be developed to adopt new ASCE wind tunnel testing 

3 (increased structural integrity – limiting sway) 

Not directly an IBC issue but rather an AISC, ACI, ASCE 7 issue. NIBS/MM

Rossberg and ASCE 7 chair encouraging that the issue be addressed in the nea

committee be involved in that process. 

4 (enhanced fire endurance – construction classification and fire-resistance ratings) 

ICC AHC-TRB supports performance approach regarding this matter and is c

NIBS/MMC committee will review those proposals when available. 

5 (enhanced fire endurance – fire-resistance testing) 

NIBS/MMC committee will support efforts to change ASTM E119 and relate

(UL) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. 

6 (enhanced fire endurance – sprayed-on fire-resistive materials) 

ICC AHC-TRB considering changes and the NIBS/MMC committee will reviavailable. 

7 (enhanced fire endurance – structural frame approach to fire-resistance ratings) 

ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) considering changes and the NIBS/M

those proposals when available. 

8 (new methods of fire resistant design – burnout without collapse performance objective) 

ICC AHC-TRB supports performance approach regarding this matter and is c

NIBS/MMC committee will review those proposals when available. 

9 (new methods of fire resistant design – performance standards and code provisions) 

The NIBS/MMC committee supports the performance-based design concept a

various interests to identify gaps with respect to evaluation tools and to develoestimated costs) for filling those gaps. 
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10 (new methods of fire resistant design – new fireresistive coatings) 11 (new methods of fire resistant design – evaluation of advanced structural steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, and other highperformance materials) 

Not directly a code matter but NIBS/MMC committee will develop a plan for 

facilitating their testing and use (Committee members Brice, Collins, Connoll

12 (improved active fire protection – active fire protection systems) 

Although a relatively long range issue, the ICC AHC-TRB is considering a ch

supply is looped for very tall buildings. The NIBS/MMC committee will revi

13 (improved active fire protection – improved fire alarm and communication systems) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available. 

14 (improved active fire protection – fire/emergency command and control systems) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available. 

15 (improved active fire protection – information transmission and preservation) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available. 

16 (improved building evacuation – public education/training) 

NIBS/MMC Committee to develop a white paper to stimulate cooperation amgroups. 

17 (improved building evacuation – full building evacuation) 

ICC AHC-TRB considering development of changes and the NIBS/MMC comwhen available. Graphic example of how building core areas might be designcommittee (Mr. Galioto). 

18 (improved building evacuation – egress systems) 

ICC AHC-TRB considering development of changes and the NIBS/MMC comwhen available. Graphic example of how building core areas might be designcommittee (Mr. Galioto). 
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19 (improved building evacuation – emergency information communication) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available. 

20 (improved building evacuation – evaluation of innovative evacuation technologies) 

ICC CTC expects to develop a proposal but requested assistance with the presCommittee members Connolly, Heilstedt, Hooper, Lew, and Smilowitz to resepressure ranges for shafts and stairways. 

21 (improved building response – structurally hardened elevators for responders/mobility impaired occupants) 

Updated standard from ASME needed. Regarding current practice, code does 

NOT be used by occupants but fire service generally recalls elevators to lobbyto determine whether they do or do not recall elevators to be conducted for co

information on elevator deaths in fires to be sought (Ms. McNabb). 

22 (improved building response – emergency communication systems) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available. 

23 (improved building response – handling critical information to increase responders’ situational awareness) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy

committee will review proposals when available and will develop a position p

aspects of information delivery for very large scale events (Committee membestaff). 

24 (improved building response – command and control for large-scale emergencies) 

ICC CTC and AHC-TRB considering changes based on what is used in Montg

AHC-TRB also looking at electronics issues surrounding command/control sy(hardening/redundance). The NIBS/MMC committee will review proposals w

25 (improved procedures and practices – improving safety in buildings not covered by codes) 

Jurisdictional standards of practice issue. The potential for writing to the relev

model legislation for special authorities will be explored. 

26 (improved procedures and practices – enforcement of safety provisions by state and local jurisdictions) 

What to do for new buildings must be decided before exploring existing build

TRB plans to look at communications issues. Once Recommendation 9 reseascenarios can be developed. 
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27 (improved procedures and practices – building code requirements to retain documents) 

Beyond what the codes can cover. Problems exist because of ownership chan

medium to use to save documentation, unreimbursable expense of maintaining 

giving some consideration to this issue and the committee will revisit it during 

28 (improved procedures and practices – clarification of role of “design professional in responsible charge”) 

Committee members Collins and Sealy will work with Mr. Bukowski on issue 

29 (education and training – engineers/architects/building regulatory and fire service personnel) 30 (education and training –computational fire dynamics and thermostructural analysis tools) 

To be considered at next meeting.