The provisions of the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are modified as follows:
NFPA 11-2010. The provisions of NFPA 11-2010, Low-, Medium- and High-Expansion Foam, are modified as follows:
NFPA 13R-2016. The provisions of NFPA 13R-2016, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, with respect to the design and installation of sprinkler systems, are modified to incorporate the "Modified Standards for Automatic Sprinkler, Standpipe and Fire Alarm Systems" as set forth in Appendix Q to the Building Code.
NFPA 16-2015. The provisions of NFPA 16-2015, Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, are modified as follows:
NFPA 72-2016. The provisions of NFPA 72-2016, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, with respect to the design and installation of fire alarm systems, are modified to incorporate the "Modified Standards for Automatic Sprinkler, Standpipe and Fire Alarm Systems" as set forth in Appendix Q to the Building Code.
NFPA 110-2013. The provisions of NFPA 110-2013, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, are modified as follows:
NFPA 11-2010. The provisions of NFPA 11-2010, Low-, Medium- and High-Expansion Foam, are modified as follows:
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- Delete Chapter 10 in its entirety.
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- Delete Section 3.3.10.
- Delete Section 3.3.11.1.
- Delete Section 4.4.4.3 in its entirety.
- Delete Sections 4.5.2(2) and 4.5.2(3).
- In Section 4.5.4.8.2 delete "not more than 4 ft (1.2 m)" and replace with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm)," and add "at its center" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 4.5.5.5, replace "NFPA 72" with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- Delete Section 4.6.1.1.
- In Section 4.8.3.2(8), replace "NFPA 72" with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- Delete Chapter 7 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 8 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 9 in its entirety.
NFPA 13R-2016. The provisions of NFPA 13R-2016, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, with respect to the design and installation of sprinkler systems, are modified to incorporate the "Modified Standards for Automatic Sprinkler, Standpipe and Fire Alarm Systems" as set forth in Appendix Q to the Building Code.
NFPA 16-2015. The provisions of NFPA 16-2015, Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, are modified as follows:
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- Delete the language of Section 4.4.1 and replace with "A reserve supply of foam concentrate equal to that required for operation of the system for the required duration shall be available on site."
- In Section 5.8.1, replace "NFPA 13" with "NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- In Section 5.10, replace "NFPA 13" with "NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- In Section 5.13.2, replace "NFPA 72" with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- Delete items (1) through and including (10) of Section 7.3.1 and replace with "As required by this code, the Building Code and the Electrical Code, as applicable."
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- In Section 3.2.4, replace "authority having jurisdiction" with "Fire Department."
- Delete Section 3.4.3.
- Delete Section 4.2 in its entirety.
- In Section 5.7.1.7.1, replace "no more than 48 in. (1200 mm), nor less than 42 in. (1067 mm) above the floor" with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm) above the floor at its center."
- In Section 5.7.4, replace "NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code" with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B" and add a new sentence to the end of the section to read "The fire extinguishing system shall report alarm and trouble signals."
- Delete the language of Section 5.8.3.6 and replace with "The dry chemical container and expellant gas assemblies shall be located where they will be readily accessible for manual activation during an emergency, and for inspection, servicing and other maintenance."
- Delete Chapter 8 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 9.3 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 9.10 in its entirety.
- In Section 10.3, delete the language and replace with "Before any work is commenced the applicant shall submit plans to the Fire Department for approval."
- Add a new section, 10.4.3.9, to read "The completed system shall be tested by the installer, at their own risk, as required by other provisions of the Fire Code before any approval shall be issued."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 10.5, to read "A durable sign setting forth clear and concise operating instructions for the system shall be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the protected area."
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- In Section 3.2.3, replace "authority having jurisdiction" with "Fire Department."
- In Section 4.7, replace "NFPA 70, National Electrical Code" with "Electrical Code."
- In Section 5.2.1.9, replace "NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code" with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- In Section 5.2.1.10.1, replace "no more than 48 in. (1200 mm), nor less than 42 in. (1067 mm) above the floor" with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm) above the floor at its center."
- In Section 6.3.5, delete the language and replace with "Before any work is commenced, the applicant shall submit plans to the Fire Department for approval."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 6.4.10.4, to read "A durable sign setting forth clear and concise operating instructions for the system shall be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the protected area."
- In Section 1.1.1, add a new sentence to the end of the section, to read "This standard shall additionally apply to any non-production laboratory as defined in FC202."
- In Section 1.1.3(1)(b), delete "NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code" and replace with "the Fuel Gas Code".
- In the second sentence of Section 1.1.4, insert "listed below" after the word "concentrations", and delete ", the following" and:
- Insert a semicolon to the end of Sections 1.1.4(1), 1.1.4(2) and 1.1.4(3).
- In Section 1.1.4(4), insert "; and" after "peroxides".
- Insert a period to the end of Section 1.1.4(5).
- Delete the sentence after Section 1.1.4(5).
- Add a new Section, 1.1.7, to read "1.1.7 The provisions of this standard are adopted only with respect to operational and maintenance requirements. Pursuant to FC102.2, operational and maintenance provisions are applicable to new and existing facilities."
- Delete Section 1.4 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 1.5 in its entirety.
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- In Section 2.3.2, delete "ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, 2013" and replace with "ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, II, IV, V, VI and VIII, 2010".
- In Section 3.3.13, delete "under direct supervision of an instructor and" after the word "is".
- In Section 3.3.31, delete "under the direct supervision of an instructor" and add a sentence to the end, to read "Laboratory units used for graduate or postgraduate research are not considered to be instructional laboratory units."
- Delete Section 3.3.37 and replace with "3.3.37 Laboratory Unit. An enclosed space of a minimum one-hour fire-rated construction, designed or used as a non-production laboratory. Laboratory units may include one or more separate laboratory work areas, and accessory storage rooms or spaces within or contiguous with the laboratory unit, such as offices and lavatories."
- In Section 4.2.2.1, delete "Class C or" after the word "as".
- In Section 4.2.2.2, delete "or shall be limited to 50 percent of the flammable and combustible liquids quantity for Class C" after "Class D" and delete rest of the sentence after the word "units".
- In Section 5.6, delete "NFPA 70" and replace with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 5.6.2, delete "Article 500 of NFPA 70" and replace with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 6.1.2, delete 6.1.2(2) and 6.1.2(3), and:
- Renumber 6.1.2(4) as 6.1.2(2).
- Renumber 6.1.2(5) as 6.1.2(3).
- Renumber 6.1.2(6) as 6.1.2(4).
- Renumber 6.1.2(7) as 6.1.2(5).
- Renumber 6.1.2(8) as 6.1.2(6).
- Renumber 6.1.2(9) as 6.1.2(7).
- In Section 6.4.1, delete "where provided" and replace with "when required by the Building Code".
- In Section 6.5.3.1:
- In the section title, delete "Provisions Within the Emergency Action Plan" and replace with "Emergency Plan".
- Delete the first sentence and replace with "The owner of a chemical laboratory shall cause plans for laboratory emergencies to be prepared."
- In the second sentence, delete "action" between the words "emergency" and "plan".
- In Section 6.5.3.1(1), insert a semicolon after "alarm".
- In Section 6.5.3.1(2), delete "fire department, governmental agencies, or other emergency responders or contacts, as required" and replace with "Fire Department and other emergency response agencies;".
- In Section 6.5.3.1(3), before "as applicable" insert "including primary and secondary evacuation routes," and insert a semicolon to the end of the section.
- In Sections 6.5.3.1(4) and 6.5.3.1(7), insert a semicolon to the end of the section.
- In Section 6.5.3.1(5), insert "regular emergency" between the words "conducting" and "drills", and insert a semicolon to the end of the section.
- In Section 6.5.3.1(6), delete "shutdown" and replace with "shut down", and insert a semicolon to the end of the section.
- Delete Section 6.5.3.1(8).
- Renumber Section 6.5.3.1(9) as 6.5.3.1(8), and insert a semicolon to the end of the section.
- Renumber Section 6.5.3.1(10) as 6.5.3.1(9), and insert "; and" to the end of the section.
- Renumber Section 6.5.3.1(11) as 6.5.3.1(10), and delete "to be taken", and insert a period to the end of the section.
- In Section 6.5.3.3, move "on the emergency plan" from the end of the sentence to between the words "trained" and "prior", and add a sentence to the end, to read "Records for such training shall be maintained in accordance with FC107.7."
- In Section 6.6:
- In Section 6.6.2, delete "where" and replace with "by any person that uses", and delete "are used".
- In Section 6.6.3, insert a comma after the word "worn", delete "where" and insert ", by any person that uses" after the word "possible", and delete "are used" after the word "reagents".
- In Section 6.6.4, delete "Natural-fiber" and replace with "Any person that uses pyrophoric reagents outside the inert atmosphere of a glovebox shall wear natural-fiber", delete "shall be worn", insert "their" after the word "under", delete "the" after the word "on" and replace with "their", and delete "where pyrophoric reagents are used outside the inert atmosphere of a glovebox" after the word "feet".
- In Section 7.2.2.1, insert "involving the handling and use of hazardous materials" after the word "operations" in the first sentence, and in the second sentence, delete "in a safe condition" and replace with "safely", delete "during the time that" and replace with "until", and delete the word "exists" and replace with "is corrected".
- In Section 7.10.2, delete 7.10.2(2) and 7.10.2(3), and:
- Renumber 7.10.2(4) as 7.10.2(2).
- Renumber 7.10.2(5) as 7.10.2(3).
- Renumber 7.10.2(6) as 7.10.2(4).
- Renumber 7.10.2(7) as 7.10.2(5).
- Renumber 7.10.2(8) as 7.10.2(6).
- Renumber 7.10.2(9) as 7.10.2(7).
- Renumber 7.10.2(10) as 7.10.2(8).
- Delete Section 7.14.2 and replace with "All activities inside the hood shall be suspended immediately following the discovery of deficiencies that cause the hood to perform outside of limits established by regulatory authority requirements and/or nationally recognized industry standards".
- In Section 8.2.3.7, delete "(SDS)" after the word "sheet".
- In Section 8.2.4.1, delete "except as modified in Chapter 9 for buildings with more than three stories" after the word code, and delete 8.2.4.1(1) through 8.2.4.1(3).
- In Section 8.2.4.4, delete the words "might", "(i.e., time sensitive)", and ", and properly managed".
- In Section 8.2.4.4.1, delete "shall consist of the following elements" and replace with the word "includes", and:
- In Section 8.2.4.4.1(1), insert "-" between the words "time" and "sensitive", and after the word "sensitive" insert "(materials that become hazardous during prolonged storage);".
- In Section 8.2.4.4.1(2), insert a semi-colon after the word "frequency".
- In Section 8.2.4.4.1(3), insert "; and" after the word "material".
- In Section 8.2.4.4.1(4), insert a period after the word "results".
- In Section 8.2.4.7, delete "shall be" and replace with "is", and add a new sentence to the end, to read "This prohibition does not apply to the storage of chemicals used in a long term experiment or research, chemicals for which special ventilation requirements are recommended based on the unusually hazardous nature of the chemicals, and any other chemical storage approved by the Fire Department."
- In Section 8.3:
- In Section 8.3.3, replace "with the hazards of the waste chemicals" with "in accordance with the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation".
- In Section 8.3.4, replace "shall not exceed 20 L (5 gal)" with "that are not required to comply with the requirements of Section 8.3.3 shall be subject to the maximum container sizes and types in accordance with Class II combustible liquids set forth in Table 9.1.2".
- In Section 8.3.5, replace "Waste" with "Flammable and combustible liquid waste", and replace "type" with "types".
- In Section 8.3.6, replace "subject to" with "included in".
- In Section 9.5.1, replace "NFPA 30" with "FC5704.3.2".
- In Table 9.1.1(b):
- In footnote b, delete "See 4.2.2 for additional requirements for educational" in front of the word "and" and replace with "Educational", and insert "shall be regulated as Class D units" after the word "laboratories".
- Delete footnote d and replace with "See Exceptions 1 and 2 of FC5006.6.1 for additional quantity restrictions on Class B Units."
- Delete footnote e and replace with "See Exception 3 of FC5006.6.1 for Class D units with 2-hour fire-rated construction."
- In Section 11.2.7:
- In the second sentence of Section 11.2.7.1(2), replace "Tubing" with "Hose/tubing", replace "clamped" with "gas-tight", and add a sentence at the end, to read "Prior to each use, all connections shall be verified for tightness.".
- Add a new Section 11.2.7.1(5), to read "(5) Combustible materials shall be kept at least 0.610 m (2 ft) away from the open flame.".
- In Section 11.2.7.2(1), insert "(0.1 pt)" after "50 ml".
- In Section 11.3.1.1, delete ", including NFPA 70" and replace with "and the Electrical Code".
- In Section 11.3.2.2, delete "Article 501 of NFPA 70" and replace with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 11.3.2.3, delete "Article 501 of NFPA 70" and replace with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 12.1, delete "new and existing" after the word "for", and:
- Add a new section, 12.1.1, to read "12.1.1 Supervision. Educational laboratory units and instructional laboratory units shall be under the direct supervision of an instructor while the laboratory is in operation."
- Add a new section, 12.1.2, to read "12.1.2 Hazard Risk Assessment. Prior to instructors performing demonstrations or students conducting experiments using hazardous chemicals, a documented hazard risk assessment shall be performed. A hazard risk assessment is a written document prepared by a qualified person, and shall include all of the following:
(1) An evaluation of the hazards of the demonstration or experiment;(2) Appropriate personal protective equipment required;(3) Safe work procedures;(4) Emergency procedures; and(5) Waste disposal procedures."
- In Section 12.2, replace "Where" with "Whenever", and replace "required to perform a documented hazard risk assessment, provide a safety briefing to students, provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), and place a safety barrier (as required)" with "fully familiar with the hazard risk assessment, provide a safety briefing to students, ensure that adequate personal protective equipment has been provided and is being properly used, and ensure that safety barriers, when required by 12.3.2.1.3, are in place".
- In Section 12.2.1, replace "PPE" with "personal protective equipment".
- In Section 12.3:
- In the first sentence of Section 12.3.1, replace "labs" with "laboratories", in the second sentence of such section, replace "lab classroom" with "laboratory" and replace "one day's use, preapportioned to the amount needed for each class session" with "daily use in the laboratory", and in the last sentence of such section, replace "amount of chemical that is not in use during an individual class session" with "chemicals stored in an educational laboratory" and add at the end ", except for the amounts actually in use during an individual class session".
- In Section 12.3.1.1, replace "fire or building codes" with "the Fire Code and the Building Code".
- In Section 12.3.1.5, replace "only when" with "while".
- In Section 12.3.2.1.1, delete "primary" in front the word "means".
- In Section 12.3.2.1.2, delete "being evolved" at the end of the first sentence, and delete the last sentence.
- In Section 12.3.2.3, replace "In educational and instructional laboratories where experiments are conducted by students, the" with "The", replace "be responsible for conducting" with "conduct", and insert "conducted by students" between the words "experiment" and "to".
- Delete Section 12.4 in its entirety.
- In the first sentence of Section 13.4.2, insert "in unopened containers" after the word "storage", insert "also" between the words "shall" and "be", and delete "upon receipt and when first opened to facilitate hazard control" and replace with "when received into the laboratory chemical inventory". In the second sentence of Section 13.4.2, replace "Materials" with "Such materials", insert "managed and" before the word "disposed", insert a comma after the word "date", and delete "(SDSs)(see 8.2.4.4 and A.8.2.4.4)".
NFPA 110-2013. The provisions of NFPA 110-2013, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, are modified as follows:
- Delete Section 7.13.3.
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 7.13.4.1.3(5), to read "Time to initial load transfer shall not exceed 10 seconds unless a longer time is allowed by the Building Code and the Electrical Code."
- Delete Section 7.13.4.1.3(10) and replace with "7.13.4.1.3(10) The load test with building load or other loads that simulate intended load shall continue for 2 hours observing and recording load changes and the resultant effect on voltage and frequency."
- Delete Section 7.13.4.4.2 and replace with "7.13.4.4.2 The complete crank/rest cycle shall consist of 3-15 second crank cycles with 15 second rest periods between cranks."
- Add a new section, 7.13.5, to read "7.13.5 Transfer switches shall be tested in accordance with 8.4.6."
- Delete Section 8.1.2.
- Delete Section 8.2 in its entirety.
- Delete from the end of Section 8.3.1 the following language: "for the type and for the time duration specified for the class."
- Delete Section 8.3.4 and replace with "8.3.4 A written record of the EPSS inspection, tests, exercising, operation, and repairs shall be maintained in accordance with FC107.7. Records shall be inclusive of the transfer switches and storage batteries."
- Add a new section, 8.4.4.1, to read "8.4.4.1 Inspection shall consist of observation of all EPSS components for leaks, abnormal device position and status of all alarm/trouble indicators."
- Delete Section 8.4.5.
- In Section 8.4.6, replace "monthly" with "semiannually."
- In Section 8.4.6.1, replace "monthly" with "semiannually."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 3.3.17, to read "If required by the Fire Department the analysis shall include the timed fire simulation, input data and output data of the computational fluid dynamics analysis."
- Add a new section, 3.3.57.1.1, to read "3.3.57.1.1 Deep Tunnel Stations. Stations where the lowest track is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or more below grade."
- Delete Section 4.2.1 and replace with "4.2.1 The goal of this standard shall be to provide an environment that, in the event of a fire or non-fire emergency, protects to the maximum extent practicable occupants of fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems, including personnel present during the construction of such systems, and firefighters and other personnel responding to the fire or non-fire emergency. This goal includes the following objectives:
(1) protecting occupants not intimate with the initial fire development.(2) maximizing the survivability of occupants intimate with the initial fire development.(3) facilitating short term and long term firefighting operations." - Add a new section, 4.3.1.1, to read "4.3.1.1 Emergency responder protection. Systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained to protect emergency responders during the fire or fire-related emergencies."
- Add a new section, 4.3.2.1, to read "4.3.2.1 Structural integrity shall be maintained to protect emergency responders during the fire or fire-related emergencies."
- In Section 4.5, insert "by the Fire Department" at the end of the sentence.
- Add a new section, 4.8, to read "4.8 Terrorist protection. Rail systems shall be designed and operated to protect against potential terrorist attacks. The design and operational criteria to protect against terrorist attacks shall be approved."
- In the first sentence of Section 5.2.1.2, insert "and in all enclosed stations and open stations greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2)" after the word "restricted."
- Add a new subdivision to 5.3.2.5, to read "(8) Calculations to determine egress time shall take into consideration the impact of products of combustion, but need not take into account delays in egress caused by potential accumulations of rubbish or individuals that are not capable of self evacuation."
- In Section 5.3.5.2, replace "1120 mm (44 in.)" with "72 inches (1829 mm)."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.3.5.3, to read "For deep tunnel stations, an area of rescue assistance shall be provided to accommodate persons with an infirmity, disability or other special need in the course of exiting a deep tunnel station by means of a stair or escalator, as set forth in A 5.3.5.3, A 5.3.5.3 (2) and the referenced literature."
- In Section 5.3.5.4, delete the language, and replace with "Reserved".
- Delete the introductory language in Section 5.3.5.5, and replace with: "Escalators shall not be allowed to account for more than one-half of the required means of egress capacity at any one level. Escalators shall meet the following criteria:"
- In Section 5.3.5.5 (1), insert "being brought to a stop upon transmission of a fire alarm signal, or" between the words "of" and "being."
- In Section 5.3.5.7(3), insert "automatically upon transmission of a fire alarm signal" between the words "stopped" and "locally," and add a new sentence after Section 5.3.5.7(3)(b), to read "Deceleration shall be in accordance with Section 5.3.5.7(4)(b)."
- Delete the first sentence of Section 5.3.5.7(4) and replace with "Where provision is made to stop escalators counted as a means of egress, one of the following shall apply:"
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.3.5.8, to read "For deep tunnel stations, 5.3.5.3 shall apply."
- Delete Section 5.3.6.1 and replace with "5.3.6.1 Elevators shall be installed for the possible use in the evacuation of persons with infirmities, disabilities or other special need. Elevators shall not be allowed to be used in the calculation of means of egress capacity."
- Delete Section 5.3.6.2.
- In Section 5.3.6.3, delete "counted as contributing to the egress capacity".
- In Section 5.3.6.4, delete "counted as contributing to the egress capacity," delete "means of egress or" from Section 5.3.6.4(3), and add two new subdivisions to the end of Section 5.3.6.4, to read:
"(8) Elevators shall be designed to accommodate an ambulance stretcher in accordance with Section 3002.4 of the Building Code. - Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.3.7.2, to read "Gate type exits shall have a Fire Department-approved key, for access by Fire Department personnel."
- Add two new subdivisions to Section 5.3.10.2, to read:
"(4) Devices operable by a citywide standard key shall be installed so the door can be held in the open position.(5) Access for emergency responders from the platform side at regular intervals by use of a citywide standard key or other approved means." - Delete Section 5.4.1.1 and replace with "5.4.1.1 The fire command center shall be in a separate room with hardened security features in accordance with United States Department of Homeland Security standards. The location of the fire command center shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- Delete Section 5.4.1.2 and replace with "5.4.1.2 The fire command center shall be provided with controls for the ventilation system of the station and the tunnels serving such station."
- Add a new section 5.4.1.3, to read "The fire command center shall be provided with voice communication capability throughout the station."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.4.2.5, to read ", and to approved central station."
- In Section 5.4.4.1, delete ", except trainways" at the end of the sentence. Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.4.4.1, to read "Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in all areas of deep tunnel stations."
- Delete Section 5.4.4.3 and replace with "5.4.4.3 Sprinkler systems shall be installed and acceptance tested in accordance with the Building Code and the Fire Code. Sprinkler systems shall be approved by the Fire Department"
- Add a new section, 5.4.4.7, to read "5.4.4.7 A fire department connection shall be provided for all sprinkler systems, regardless of the number of sprinkler heads in such system. The design of fire department connections shall be in accordance with the Building Code and the Fire Code."
- In Section 5.4.5.1, insert "the Building Code, the Fire Code and" between the words "with" and "NFPA 14."
- In Section 5.4.5.2(2), replace "245 m (800 ft)" with "600 feet (182 880 mm)."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.4.5.3, to read "The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- In Section 5.4.5.7, insert ", the Building Code and the Fire Code" at the end of the sentence.
- Add a new section, 5.4.5.8, to read "5.4.5.8 The system shall be designed for a flow of 750 gpm (2839 L/min) (three hose streams) and with a residual pressure of not less than 100 psi (690 kPa) available at all hose outlets. Dry standpipe systems shall be capable of being completely filled with water in not more than 10 minutes at a flow rate of 750 gpm (2839 L/min)."
- Add a new section, 5.4.5.9, to read "5.4.5.9 Standpipe hose outlets shall be installed throughout the station so that all areas within the station are within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of a hose outlet."
- Add a new section, 5.4.5.10, to read "5.4.5.10 Standpipe systems shall be supplied by not less than two fire department connections complying with the Building Code and FC912. Each fire department connection shall have signage indicating the type of system and a description of the area it protects. The fire department connection shall be suitable for the Fire Department operations."
- Add a new section, 5.4.5.11, to read "5.4.5.11 Standpipe system riser diagrams shall be conspicuously posted at the fire command center, firefighting ingress locations and other Fire Department-approved locations."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 5.4.6 to read "In addition, portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in each staffed fare and information booth."
- Add a new item to Section 5.4.8.5, to read "(6) Emergency ventilation fans".
- Add a new section 6.2.1.1 "A standpipe system shall be installed before the enclosed trainway has exceeded a length of 150 feet (45 720 mm) beyond any access shaft or portal and shall be extended as work progresses to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of the most remote portion of the enclosed trainway."
- Add a new section, 6.2.1.2, to read "6.2.1.2 Outlet valves shall be readily visible with conspicuously posted Fire-Department approved signage."
- Add a new section, 6.2.3.2, to read "6.2.3.2 Flammable liquids, combustible liquids and flammable gases shall not be stored or dispensed in trainways. Flammable liquids, combustible liquids and flammable gases shall be stored or dispensed in stations in accordance with the Fire Code and the Fire Department Rules."
- Add a new section, 6.2.3.3, to read "6.2.3.3 Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall not be stored or dispensed within 20 feet (6096 mm) of any tunnel vent grate or any station entrance or exit."
- In Section 6.3.1.4, replace "762 m (2500 ft)" with "1,000 feet (304 800 mm)."
- In Section 6.3.2.3, replace "not be required to exceed 1120 mm (44 in.)" with "be a minimum of 44 inches (1120 mm)."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 6.3.3.17, to read "They shall be marked on the inside with the exit number and the tracks they provide access to."
- Add a new section, 6.4.2.5, to read "6.4.2.5 The path of travel distance between blue light stations shall not exceed 600 feet (182 880 mm)."
- Add a new section, 6.4.2.6, to read "6.4.2.6 No path of travel between blue light stations shall require crossing of rail tracks or a traction power rail."
- Add a new section, 6.4.2.7, to read "6.4.2.7 Blue light stations shall not be adjacent to the traction power rail or on the same side of the track bed as the traction power rail."
- Add a new section, 6.4.2.8, to read "6.4.2.8 Blue light stations shall be provided with a blue light and reflective signage having alternating white and blue stripes on each side of the blue light station. The signage shall be readily visible from the trainway."
- Add a new section, 6.4.2.9, to read "6.4.2.9 A public address system with coded access shall be provided at each blue light station."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 6.4.4.1, to read "Heat detectors shall be provided in underground trainways when required by the Fire Department."
- In Section 6.4.5.2, insert "the Building Code, the Fire Code and" between the words "with" and "NFPA 14.", and add two sentences to the end, to read "Standpipe hose outlets shall be installed throughout the trainway so that all areas are within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of a hose outlet. Additionally, a hose outlet shall be located at a Fire Department-approved location accessible from each emergency exit (hatch). Hose outlet areas shall be lighted."
- In Section 6.4.5.3(2), replace "244 m (800 ft)" with "600 feet (182 880 mm)."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.11, to read "6.4.5.11 Standpipe systems shall be installed, initially tested and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code and the Building Code."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.12, to read "6.4.5.12 The system shall be designed for a flow of not less than 750 gpm (2839 L/min) (three hose streams) and a pressure of not less than 100 psi (690 kPa) shall be available at the hydraulically most remote hose outlets. A durable sign conspicuously posted at the fire department connection shall read: "Do not pressurize system above_____psi"."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.13, to read "6.4.5.13 Standpipes shall be supplied by a minimum of two fire department connections at an approved location at street level and remote from each other. Each fire department connection shall have signage indicating the type of system and a description of the area being protected."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.14, to read "6.4.5.14 Dry standpipe systems shall be capable of being completely filled with water in not more than 10 minutes from either fire department pumping apparatus or a fixed pump operating at 750 gpm (2839 L/min). Design flow rate shall not be less than 750 gpm (2839 L/min) and the design pressure at the most remote hose outlet shall not be less than 100 psi (690 kPa)."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.15, to read "6.4.5.15 Standpipe system riser diagrams shall be conspicuously posted at all trainway fire department ingress points and at the fire command center."
- Add a new section, 6.4.5.16, to read "6.4.5.16 The standpipe system shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- In Section 6.4.7.1, replace "Except as described in 6.3.2.1 and 6.3.2.2, emergency" with "Emergency".
- Delete Sections 6.4.7.2 and 6.4.7.3 in their entirety.
- Add a new item to the end of Section 6.4.8.2, to read "(5) Emergency ventilation system".
- Add a new section, 6.4.9, to read "6.4.9 Fire extinguishing system."
- Add a new section, 6.4.9.1, to read "6.4.9.1 A Fire Department-approved manual or automatic fire extinguishing system shall be provided in tunnels."
- Add a new section, 6.4.9.2, to read "6.4.9.2 A Fire Department-approved manual or automatic fire extinguishing system shall be provided in signal bungalows."
- Add a new section, 6.4.9.3, to read "6.4.9.3 A Fire Department-approved fire extinguishing system shall be provided in underground diesel locomotive yards."
- In Section 7.2.1(5), delete "for a minimum of 1 hour but not less than the required time of tenability."
- In Section 7.2.1.1, replace "during the design incident for the duration determined as per 7.2.1(5)" with "as per the computational fluid dynamics analysis for the design incident" and add a new sentence to the end, to read "The system shall be designed to function in extreme conditions consistent with the computational fluid dynamics analysis."
- Add a new item to the end of Section 7.2.3, to read "(7) Capability to monitor the system operation and performance during a fire or non-fire emergency."
- Add a new sentence to the end of section, 7.2.4, to read "System reliability analysis shall be submitted to the Fire Department."
- Add a new item to the end of Section 7.2.4.1, to read "(5) Terrorist event, including an explosion."
- Add a new Section 7.4.4, to read "The plenum shall be rated for the highest temperature expected based on the computational fluid dynamics analysis."
- In Section 7.7.1.1, insert "and have the capability to monitor system operation and performance during fire and non-fire emergencies" at the end of the sentence.
- Add a new section, 9.1.4, to read "9.1.4 It is the responsibility of the rail authority to control overcrowding in the station. A protocol shall be developed where during periods of significant delay or disruption of service, the rail authority will dispatch representatives to monitor for overcrowding within the station. When overcrowding is present, the Fire Department may assist in restricting access to the station and assist in taking action to alleviate the overcrowding situation."
- Add a new section, 9.2.6, to read "9.2.6 Accurate system and track maps, along with station diagram showing both public and non-public spaces, shall be made available to firefighting and other emergency response personnel responding to a fire or non-fire emergency."
- Add a new section, 9.2.7, to read "9.2.7 A system of signage or other means of measuring distance within the station and associated tunnels shall be implemented, to enable emergency response personnel to establish the location of an incident in the trainway and/or its distance from the station."
- Add a new section, 9.7.4, to read "The listing shall include the name and contact information of the station manager or other trained and knowledgeable personnel designated to respond to the command post in the event of any fire or non-fire emergency, to act as a liaison to the incident commander."
- Add a new section, 9.8.7, to read "9.8.7 The rail authority shall establish a procedure by which the station manager or other trained and knowledgeable personnel will immediately respond to the command post in the event of a fire or non-fire emergency to act as a liaison to the incident commander."
- Add a new section, 9.8.8, to read "The fire command center shall be readily accessible from the command post, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department. A fire command post, if constructed, shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 9.11.2, to read "Station staff whose duties require that they operate or be familiar with station equipment, shall be trained in the proper operation of any new equipment that is installed in the station. Training shall be provided whenever there is a change in station design or operation that would affect emergency response procedures."
- Add a new section, 9.14, to read "9.14 Emergency Equipment."
- Add a new section, 9.14.1, to read "9.14.1 Devices to aid in the discharge of passengers from a train to the railroad or from a train to a rescue train shall be positioned at stations and along the trainway at 800 feet (243 840 mm) intervals, preferably at blue light stations."
- Add a new section, 9.14.2, to read "9.14.2 Rail carts shall be provided at stations for use by emergency response personnel."
- Add a new section, 9.14.3, to read "9.14.3 Couplers or other devices necessary to allow one train to attach to and tow a disabled train shall be positioned in sufficient quantities and at locations that provide ready access in the event of a fire or non-fire emergency."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 10.1.1, to read "A Fire Department-approved communication system shall be provided during the construction phase of underground projects."
- Add two new sentences before the first sentence of Section 10.3.1, to read "A separate radio network capable of two way portable radio communication shall be provided for on-scene fire personnel to communicate with other on-scene fire personnel throughout the station and associated tunnels, and on trains located therein. Such network shall be of approved design and shall cover the entire station and associated tunnels, and provide street coverage, for a reasonable distance, around stations and emergency exits."
- Add a new section, 10.4.5, to read "10.4.5 Such emergency telephone system shall be connected to an emergency power supply."
- Add a new section, 10.4.6, "10.4.6 Emergency telephones shall be installed along the trainway at locations not more than 600 feet apart, except as otherwise approved by the Fire Department."
- Add a new section, 10.4.7, to read "10.4.7 A listing of telephone locations and phone numbers shall be kept at the fire command center and made available to emergency response personnel."
- Add a new sentence at the end of Section 11.3.1, to read "Submit to the Fire Department any plan or analysis addressing the functionality, reliability, and availability of control systems and communication systems under fire conditions."
- In Section 11.3.2, replace "single points of failure" with "multiple failure points."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 12.4.2, to read "In areas where this exception applies, signs shall be conspicuously posted at entrances or other Fire Department-approved locations to warn of the electrical hazard."
- In Section 3.3.24, insert "and shall be filed with and approved by the Fire Department. If required by the Department, a computational fluid dynamics analysis shall be conducted in accordance with the Fire Code."
- Add two new sentences at the end of Section 4.3, to read "The goal of this standard shall be to provide an environment that, in the event of a fire or non-fire emergency, protects to the maximum extent practicable occupants of road tunnels, bridges and other limited access highways, including personnel present during the construction of such facilities, and firefighters and other personnel responding to the fire or non-fire emergency. This goal includes the following objectives:
- Add a new item to the end of Section 4.3.1(9), to read "(g) Sprinkler systems."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 4.4.1, to read "A written protocol shall be established with all agencies involved in an emergency response, including the Fire Department."
- Delete in item (1) of Section 4.5 "lights or," and replace with "blue lights and".
- In Section 5.6, replace "(Reserved)" with "A fire hydrant shall be located not more than 300 feet (91 440 mm) from each fire department connection."
- In Section 6.3.3, insert "and terrorism" between the words "collapse" and "scenarios".
- Add a new section, 6.3.4, to read "6.3.4 Access shall be available for Fire Department apparatus and fire boats such that all parts of the underside of the bridge are accessible for firefighting operations."
- Add a new section, 6.3.5, to read "6.3.5 Fireproofing of structural members, when provided, shall be periodically inspected by the bridge engineer. Fireproofing shall be maintained in good condition."
- In Section 6.4.1.2 replace "AHJ" with "the Fire Department and other authorities having jurisdiction."
- In Section 6.4.2.1, insert "and shall be linked to the Fire Department's Operations Center" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section, 6.6.3 delete "(Reserved)". Add a new sentence to the end of the section to read "A fire hydrant shall be located not more than 300 feet (91 440 mm) from any fire department connection."
- In Section 6.7.1, replace "3.2 km (2 miles)" with "1.5 miles (2.4 km)."
- In Section 7.2, insert "and as shown in Table 7.2" after words "are categorized as follows"
- Insert Table 7.2 as follows:
Table 7.2 Road Tunnel Fire Protection Summary Fire Protection Systems NFPA 502 Sections Road Tunnel Categories X
See 7.2(1)A
See 7.2(2)B
See 7.2(3)C
See 7.2(4)D
See 7.2(5)Engineering AnalysisEngineering Analysis4.3.1 MR MR MR MR MR Fire Protection of Structural ElementsaFire Protection of Structural Elements7.3 MR MR MR MR MR Fire DetectionDetection, identification, and location of fire in tunnel7.4 CMR CMR MR MR MR CCTV systemsb7.4.3 CMR CMR MR MR MR 7.4.6.7 CMR CMR MR MR MR Fire alarm control panel7.4.7 CMR CMR MR MR MR Emergency Communication SystemscEmergency Communication Systems7.5/4.5 CMR CMR MR MR MR Traffic controlStop traffic approaching tunnel portal7.6.1 MR MR MR MR MR Stop traffic from entering tunnels direct approaches7.6.2 — — MR MR MR Fire protectionFire apparatusd7.7 CMR CMR CMR CMR CMR Fire standpipe7.8/10.1 CMR MR MR MR MR Water supply7.8/10.2 CMR MR MR MR MR Fire department connections10.3 CMR MR MR MR MR Hose connections10.4 CMR MR MR MR MR 10.5 CMR CMR CMR CMR CMR Portable fire extinguishers7.9 CMR CMR MR MR MR 7.10/9.0 CMR CMR CMR MR MR Emergency ventilation systemg7.11/11.0 CMR CMR CMR MR MR Tunnel drainage systemh7.12 MR MR MR MR MR Hydrocarbon detectionh7.12.7 CMR CMR MR MR MR Flammable and combustible environmental hazardsi7.15 CMR CMR CMR CMR CMR Emergency egress7.16.1.1 CMR MR MR MR MR Exit identification7.16.1.2 CMR MR MR MR MR Tenable environment7.16.2 MR MR MR MR MR Walking surface7.16.4 CMR MR MR MR MR Emergency exit doors7.16.5 CMR MR MR MR MR Emergency exits (includes cross passageways)j7.16.6 CMR MR MR MR MR Electrical systemskGeneral12.1 CMR CMR MR MR MR Emergency power12.4 MR MR MR MR MR Emergency lighting12.6 MR MR MR MR MR Exit signs12.6.8 MR MR MR MR MR Security plan12.7 MR MR MR MR MR Emergency response planEmergency response plan13.3 MR MR MR MR MR MR: Mandatory requirement(3.3.42). CMR: Conditional mandatory requirement(3.3.42.1).Note: The purpose of Table 7.2 is to provide assistance in locating minimum road tunnel fire protection requirements contained within this standard. If there is any conflict between the requirements defined in the standard text and this table, the standard text must always govern.- a. Determination of requirements in accordance with Section 7.3.
- b. Determination of requirements in accordance with Section 7.4.
- c. Determination of requirements in accordance with Section 4.5 and 7.5.
- d. Not mandatory to be at tunnel; however, they must be near to minimize response time.
- e. If required, must follow Section 10.5.
- f. If installed, must follow Section 7.10 and Chapter 9
- g. Section 11.1 allows engineering analysis to determine requirements.
- h. If required, must follow Section 7.12.
- i. Determination of requirements in accordance with 7.16.2.
- j. Emergency exit spacing must be supported by an egress analysis in accordance with 7.16.6.
- k. If required, must follow Chapter 12.
- In Section 7.4.3, insert at the end of the sentence "and shall be linked to the Fire Department's Operations Center."
- In Section 7.5.1, insert "the Fire Department" after "AHJ or".
- Add a new section, 7.9.4, to read "7.9.4 The location of portable fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously marked."
- Add two sentences to the end of Section 7.16.1.1, to read "If required by the Fire Department, an engineering analysis shall be carried out to meet the requirements of Section 4.3. Such engineering analysis shall be filed and approved by the Fire Department. If required by the Department, a computational fluid dynamics analysis shall be conducted in accordance with the Fire Code."
- In Section 7.16.1.2, insert at the end of the sentence ", and within 15 feet (4572 mm) of an emergency exit."
- In Section 7.16.5.3, insert "shall be approved by the Fire Department and" between the words "doors" and "shall."
- Add a new section, 7.16.5.9, to read "7.16.5.9 If emergency exit doors are provided with locks, such locks shall be operable from both sides of the door with a citywide standard key."
- In the first sentence of Section 7.16.6.2, replace "300 m (1000 ft)" with "500 feet (152 400 mm)."
- In Section 8.10.1, replace "NFPA 14 or other equivalent international standards and performance specified in Chapter 10" with "the Building Code, the Fire Code and NFPA 14, as modified by the Building Code and Fire Code, including the system performance requirements specified in Chapter 11 of NFPA 14."
- Add a new section, 8.11, to read "8.11 Inspection, testing and other maintenance of standpipe systems shall be in accordance with the Building Code and the Fire Code."
- In Section 9.1.1, replace "permitted" with "required."
- In Section 9.1.2, insert "the Building Code and the Fire Code, and, as applicable," between "with" and "NFPA 11", and delete "or other equivalent international standards."
- In Section 10.1.1, replace "NFPA 14, except as modified by this standard" with "the Building Code, the Fire Code and NFPA 14 as modified by the Building Code and Fire Code."
- In Section 10.1.2, replace "NFPA 25" with "the Fire Code and the Building Code."
- Delete the language of Section 10.1.3 and replace with "The standpipe system shall be designed as a dry system, connected to a manual fire pump. The standpipe system shall be maintained filled with water during the summer months."
- Add a new section, 10.1.3.1, to read "10.1.3.1 The bridge standpipe system shall be capable of flowing 3,000 gpm (11 355 L/min) through hose outlets located on the bridge with hose valves in the open position. Each hose outlet shall be designed to flow not less than 250 gpm (846 L/min) at a pressure of not less than 100 psi (690 kPa), and capable of supplying 1,000 gpm (3785 L/min) to a tower ladder through hose connections required by Section 10.1.3.4. For standpipe systems on other structures, the design parameters shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- Add a new section, 10.1.3.2, to read "10.1.3.2 Standpipe system hose connections shall be provided on the bridge approach from the point at which the road surface becomes elevated."
- Add a new section, 10.1.3.3, to read "10.1.3.3 Standpipe system hose connections and valves shall be readily accessible, and shall be kept unobstructed."
- Add a new section, 10.1.3.4, to read "10.1.3.4. Fire Department hose connections shall be installed at approved locations and have a 41/2-inch (114-mm) diameter and Fire Department approved threads."
- Add a new section, 10.1.3.5, to read "10.1.3.5 Standpipe systems shall be securely braced to prevent movement under normal use conditions."
- In Section 10.1.5, replace "10 minutes or less" with "8 minutes or less at the design flow."
- In Section 10.2.3(3), replace "NFPA 22" with "the Building Code and the Fire Code."
- In Section 10.3.1, delete "or shall consist of a minimum 100 mm (4 in) quick connect coupling that is accessible."
- Add a new section, 10.3.5, to read "10.3.5 Fire department connections for use by Fire Department fire boats shall be provided when required by the Fire Department."
- Add a new section, 10.3.6, to read "10.3.6 A durable, weather-resistant diagram of the bridge's standpipe system riser, including the location of valves, shall be kept in a Fire Department-approved emergency responder box openable by a citywide standard key. Such emergency responder box shall be located at or near the fire department connections."
- In Section 10.4.2, replace "85 m (275 ft)" with 200 feet (45 720 mm)."
- In Section 10.4.4, replace "external threads in accordance with NFPA 1963 and the authority having jurisdiction" with "and shall be suitable for Fire Department operations."
- In Section 10.5, replace "NFPA 20" with "the Building Code and the Fire Code."
- In Section 11.1, insert "to assist in evacuation and firefighting operations" at the end of the sentence, and add a new sentence to the end, to read "The emergency ventilation system shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- In Section 11.5.1, replace "for a minimum of 1 hour in" with "for the temperature expected in the computational fluid dynamics analysis for the design fire, but not less than".
- In Section 11.5.2, replace "considered expendable" with "designed so that temperature in the tunnel, based on the design fire, does not exceed the temperature that would cause the exhaust fans to fail."
- In Section 11.6.1, insert "at the temperature expected in the computational fluid dynamics analysis for the design fire, but not less than" before "in an airstream temperature of 250°C (482°F), and delete "for at least 1 hour".
- Delete the language of Section 11.8.1 and replace with "The exhaust fans may be designed to operate automatically and/or manually. Controls shall be provided locally and at a remote location. Each set of controls shall be capable of overriding the other and any automatic controls.
- Add a new section, 11.9.4, to read "11.9.4 Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be stored in limited access highways, road tunnels, bridges, and other limited access highways, including roadways that are located beneath air-right structures."
- In Section 12.2.1, replace "NFPA 70" with "the Electrical Code."
- In Section 12.5.1, delete "in excess of 1000 m (3280 ft) in length."
- In Section 12.6.1, replace "NFPA 70" with "the Electrical Code, NFPA 110, as modified by FC Appendix B, and NFPA 111."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 12.6.8.1, to read "The exit signs shall be reflective."
- Add a new section, 13.5.4.1, to read "13.5.4.1 Road tunnels shall have thermal imaging cameras designed to operate in heavy smoke conditions."
- Add a new section, 13.5.9, to read "13.5.9 The OCC shall be protected from acts of terrorism and natural disasters in accordance with the United States Department of Homeland Security guidelines."
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 13.8.2, to read "Such personnel shall be the holder of a certificate of fitness where required by the Fire Code or the rules."
- In Section 14.1.2, insert "and acts of terrorism" after "14.1.1."
- In Section 15.1.2, replace "five years" with "one year."
- In Section 6.10.2.1, delete "NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code" and replace with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B" and add "and tied-in to the building fire alarm system for monitoring of alarm, trouble and supervisory signals" to the end of the section.
- In Section 6.10.3.6.5, replace "not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) above the floor" with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm) above the floor at its center and located at egress."
- Delete Chapter 16 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 1 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 2 in its entirety.
- Delete Sections 3.1 through and including 3.3.2.1.
- Delete Sections 3.3.4 through and including 3.3.7
- Delete Sections 3.3.9.1 through and including 3.3.9.4.
- Delete Sections 3.3.10 and 3.3.11.
- Delete Sections 3.13.14 through and including 3.3.19.
- In Section 4.1, insert "(energy storage systems)" between "ESS" and "and", delete "Chapter 4 and as supplemented or modified by the technology-specific provisions in Chapters 9 through 13" and replace with "this section, FC608, the rules and the construction codes".
- In Section 4.1.2, replace "Construction" with "Design and Installation".
- Delete Section 4.1.2.1.
- In Section 4.1.2.1.1, delete " an" before word "ESS", replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department", and insert "required by FC608 and the rules" between the words "when" and "and include".
- Delete Section 4.1.2.1.2.
- In Section 4.1.2.1.3, delete "where required elsewhere in this standard".
- Add a new Section 4.1.2.1.5 to read "4.1.2.1.5 The information and other data required in Sections 4.1.2.1.3 and 4.1.2.1.4 shall be submitted to the Fire Department when requesting a Certificate of Approval (COA) for ESS."
- In Section 4.1.2.2, replace "construction" with "approved design and installation".
- Add a new item at the end of Section 4.1.2.3, to read "(6) The name of the certificate of fitness holder responsible for supervision of the installation and maintenance."
- In Section 4.1.2.3.2, replace "AHJs" with "Fire Department".
- In Section 4.1.2.4, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 4.1.3.2.1, to read "An emergency management plan, including required notifications, as appropriate, to a Fire Department communications office, Certificate of Fitness holder and subject matter expert; personnel responding to the scene of an incident; and post-incident monitoring, repair and restoration to operation, or removal and disposal; in accordance with this section."
- In Section 4.1.3.2.1.2, delete "For normally occupied facilities," at the beginning of the sentence, and insert "at an approved location" at the end of the sentence.
- In item (7) of Section 4.1.3.2.1.4 delete "AHJ" and replace with "Fire Department".
- Delete Section 4.1.3.2.1.5.
- In Section 4.1.3.2.2.2, replace "an approved manner" with "accordance with FC107.7".
- In Section 4.1.4.1, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- In item (1) of Section 4.1.4.1, delete "Table 1.3" and replace with "FC608 and the rules".
- In item (3) of Section 4.1.4.1, delete "as specified in 4.8.1 and 4.8.2" and replace with "at an outdoor installation".
- In Section 4.1.4.2, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- In Section 4.1.4.3, replace "AHJ shall be permitted to" with "Fire Department shall".
- In item (1) of Section 4.1.4.3, delete "specified in 4.3.6" and replace with "required by FC608 and the Building Code".
- In Section 4.1.4.4, replace "AHJ" with "emergency responders".
- In Section 4.1.4.5, delete "this standard", and insert "section, FC608, the rules".
- In Section 4.1.5.1, delete "elsewhere in this standard", and replace with "in this section, FC608 and the rules", insert "approved by the Fire Department and Department of Buildings" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 4.1.5.4, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- Delete Sections 4.1.6.3 through and including 4.1.6.5.
- In Section 4.2.1, replace "other sections of this standard" with "this section, FC608 and the rules".
- Delete Sections 4.2.1.1 through and including 4.2.1.3.
- In Section 4.2.2.2, delete "a retrofit and comply with 4.2.3" and replace with "new and shall comply with this section".
- Delete Section 4.2.3 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 4.2.5.2.
- Delete Section 4.2.7.3.
- In Section 4.2.9.3, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- Delete Sections 4.2.9.4 and 4.2.9.5.
- Delete Section 4.2.10 in its entirely.
- Delete Sections 4.3 through and including 4.3.4.
- In Section 4.3.5.1, insert "in accordance with this section and the rules" at the end of the sentence.
- In item (3) of Section 4.3.5.2, delete "as identified in Chapters 9 through 15" and replace with "with the ESS installation".
- Delete Sections 4.3.5.3.1 and 4.3.5.3.2.
- In Section 4.3.5.5, delete "when the system is retrofitted or existing signs need to be replaced" and replace with "in accordance with this section and the rules".
- In Section 4.3.5.6, delete "in occupied work centers covered by Section 4.7".
- In Section 4.3.6, replace "local building code " with "Building Code".
- In Section 4.3.7.2, insert "in accordance with FC312" between the words "means" and "shall".
- Delete Section 4.3.7.3.
- In Section 4.3.7.4, insert "parking" between words "residential" and "garages".
- Delete Section 4.3.9.
- In Section 4.3.9.1.1, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- Delete Sections 4.3.9.1.4, 4.3.9.2 and 4.3.9.3.
- Delete Section 4.3.10 in its entirely.
- In Section 4.3.12 replace "command center, the command center" with "alarm system, the main control panel location" and "NFPA 70" with the "Electrical Code".
- Delete Section 4.4 in its entirely.
- Delete Section 4.5.1.1.
- Delete Section 4.5.2.1.
- Delete Section 4.5.3 and replace with "4.5.3 Design and Installation Documents. Design and Installation documents complying with 4.1.2 shall be provided to the Fire Department with a copy of any required Department of Buildings construction permit applications for mobile ESS charging and storage locations."
- In Section 4.5.4, delete "AHJ with any locally required operational" and replace with "Fire Department with a copy of any required Department of Buildings work".
- In item (1) of Section 4.5.4, delete word "construction" and replace with "design and installation".
- In item (9) of Section 4.5.4, insert "certificate of fitness" between words "for" and "personnel".
- In Section 4.5.5, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- In item (1) of Section 4.5.6, delete "4.4.2" and replace with "this section, FC608 and the rules".
- In item (2) of Section 4.5.6, delete "4.4.3" and replace with "this section, FC608 and the rules".
- Delete item (3) of Section 4.5.6.
- In Section 4.5.6.1, replace "NFPA 70" with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 4.5.6.2, delete "acceptable to the AHJ" and replace with "approved by the Fire Department".
- In Section 4.5.7, delete "and Table 4.5.7" and replace with ", FC608 and the rules".
- Delete Table 4.5.7.
- In Section 4.5.7.1, delete "4.3.3" and replace with "the Building Code".
- Delete Section 4.5.7.3.2 and replace with "4.5.7.3.2 Mobile ESS deployments that provide power for durations less than 30 days shall be approved by the Fire Department."
- Delete Section 4.5.7.4.
- In Section 4.5.7.5.1.1, delete "in accordance with 4.4.3.3.1 through 4.4.3.3.4" and insert "when approved by the Fire Department" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 4.5.7.6, insert "and the Electrical Code" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 4.5.7.6.1, delete "NFPA 70 or equivalent code" and replace with "the Electrical Code".
- In Section 4.5.7.7, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- In Section 4.5.7.8.1, replace "5 ft (1024 mm)" with "10 ft (3084 mm)".
- Delete Section 4.6 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 4.7 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 4.8 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 4.9 in its entirety.
- Delete Section 4.10 in its entirety.
- Delete Sections 4.11.1 through and including 4.11.2.1.1.
- In Section 4.11.3.1, delete "shall be permitted" and replace with "may be approved".
- Delete Sections 4.11.3.2 through and including 4.11.9.
- In the second sentence of Section 4.12, delete "standard" and replace with "section, FC608, the rules and/or as a condition of the Certificate of Approval (COA)", insert "and the rules" at the end of the sentence.
- Delete Section 4.12.2.
- In Section 4.13.1, delete "Where required elsewhere in this standard, sites" and replace with "Sites".
- Delete Section 4.13.2.
- In Section 4.13.4, insert "FC508 and" between words "with" and "NFPA".
- Delete Sections 4.13.5 and 4.13.6
- Delete Section 4.14.6.
- In Section 4.16.2.1, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and emergency responders".
- In Section 4.16.2.2, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- Delete Chapter 5 in its entirety.
- In Section 6.1.1, delete "6.1.2 and 6.1.3" and replace with "6.1.2, 6.1.3, FC608 and the rules".
- Delete Sections 6.1.1.1 and 6.1.1.2.
- In Section 6.1.2.2, delete "and the AHJ" and replace with, "the Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- In Section 6.1.3.2, insert "approved" between words "the" and "plans".
- In Section 6.1.3.4, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- In Section 6.1.6.1, insert ", FC608 and the rules" between words "section" and "after", and "inspection and" between words "final" and "approval".
- In Section 6.1.6.2, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- Delete Section 6.2.
- In Section 6.3.3, delete "fire code officials" and replace with "Fire Department representative".
- In Section 6.4.2, delete "Chapter 4" and replace with "this section, FC608, the rules".
- Delete Sections 7.1.1, 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.1.2.
- In Section 7.1.3.1, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department".
- In Section 7.1.4, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department representatives".
- In Section 7.2.2, insert "trained and" after word "by".
- In Section 7.2.3, insert "and FC107.7" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 7.2.5.3, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department representatives".
- In Section 7.3.1, insert "or plan approval" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 7.3.2, insert "and FC107.7" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 8.1, insert "FC608 and the rules" between "8.1.3," and word "that".
- Delete Sections 8.1.1 and 8.1.2.
- In Section 8.2.1, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- Add a new sentence to the end of Section 8.3.2, to read "Decommissioning report shall be maintained in accordance with FC107.7."
- Delete Chapter 9 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 10 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 12 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 13 in its entirety.
- Delete Chapter 14 in its entirety.
- In Section 15.1, delete the word "chapter" and insert "section, FC608 and the rules".
- In Section 15.2.1, delete "1 kWh or greater in maximum stored energy", and insert ", FC608 and the rules" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 15.5, replace "AHJ" with "Fire Department and Department of Buildings".
- Delete Sections 15.7.1, 15.7.2 and 15.7.3.
- In Section 15.8, replace "NFPA 70" with "the Electrical Code".
- In Sections 15.9.1, replace "local building code" with "the Building Code".
- In Section 15.9.2, replace "local building code" with "Building Code".
- In Section 15.10, insert "in accordance with FC312" at the end of the sentence.
- In Section 15.11, delete "Section 4.9" and replace with "the Mechanical Code".
- Delete Sections 15.13 in its entirety.
- In Section 1.5.2.1, delete "NFPA 70" and replace with "Electrical Code."
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- In Section 4.3.3.7, replace "not more than 4 ft (1.2 m) above the floor" with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm) above the floor at its center."
- Delete Chapter 8 in its entirety.
- Delete the language of Section 2.2 and replace with "NFPA Standards. As required by the Fire Code."
- Delete Section 3.1.
- In Section 5.3.1.1, delete "NFPA 70" and replace with "Electrical Code."
- In Section 6.4.3.7.2, replace "not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) above the floor" with "42 to 48 inches (1067 to 1219 mm) above the floor at its center."
- In Section 8.1.10.1, delete "NFPA 72 and replace with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- In Section 8.1.10.2.4, delete "NFPA 72 and replace with "NFPA 72, as modified by FC Appendix B."
- Delete Chapter 10 in its entirety.