M E M O R A N D U M. NFPA 51B First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2018)

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Hot Work Operations Sarah Caldwell, Project Administrator DATE: December 20, 2016 SUBJECT: NFPA 51B First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2018) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 26 Members Eligible to Vote 9 Members Not Returned (Cameron, Cardy, Duff, Howard, Long Jr., Manz, Theriault, Tijerina, Werba) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2 /3 of ballots returned. See Sections (c) and of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

2 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 3-NFPA 51B-2016 [ New Section after 1.5 ] 1.6 Units and Formulas The units of measure in this standard are presented first in U.S. customary units (inch-pound units). International System (SI) of Units follow the inch-pound units in parentheses Either system of units shall be acceptable for satisfying the requirements in the standard Users of this standard shall apply one system of units consistently and shall not alternate between units The values presented for measurements in this standard are expressed with a degree of precision appropriate for practical application and enforcement. It is not intended that the application or enforcement of these values be more precise than the precision expressed Where extracted text contains values expressed in only one system of units, the values in the extracted text have been retained without conversion to preserve the values established by the responsible technical committee in the source document. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 08:44:56 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Since units are used in the document, this standard language is needed in Chapter 1. See the Manual of Style section and the suggested language from A.4.4. Public Input No. 18-NFPA 51B-2015 [New Section after 1.5] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments

3 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed.

4 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 2-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No. 2.4 ] 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1, Fire Code, edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Sep 20 10:57:58 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update the extract to the most recent edition of NFPA 1. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All

5 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

6 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 7-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] Fire Monitoring. Provisions implemented to provide early warning of smoldering fire conditions in the hot work area following completion of the established fire watch time period Fire Watch. A person or persons responsible for continuously observing the hot work area, maintaining fire-safe conditions, and responding to emergencies during hot work operations and in the established period following. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 16:45:48 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: New language has been added to the standard to require fire monitoring. These definitions clarify the difference between fire watch and fire monitoring. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F.

7 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

8 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 9-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] Management. For the purpose of hot work, all persons, including owners, contractors, educators, and so on or designated agents, who are responsible for hot work operations. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 16:55:56 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Designated agent was previously specified in section 4.1 and was undefined. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All

9 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

10 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 1-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] Permit. A document issued by the authority having jurisdiction AHJ for the purpose of authorizing performance of a specified activity. [1, ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Sep 20 10:55:02 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update the extract to the most recent edition of NFPA 1. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All

11 0 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

12 1 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 18-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No. 4.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Management or a designated agent shall be responsible for the safe operations of hot work activity. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 11:05:34 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This language ("or a designated agent") has been added to the definition of management. Designated agent was previously undefined and it was unclear who the term was referring to. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All

13 2 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

14 3 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 19-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] The PAI shall determine that appropriate fire protection and extinguishing equipment are properly located at the hot work site. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 11:07:52 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These revisions, editorial in nature, clarify the intent of the section. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All

15 4 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash Word "Properly"should be retained.

16 5 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 20-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Sections 4.4.1, 4.4.2, ] 4.4.1* The fire watch shall be trained to understand recognize the inherent hazards of the work site and of the hot work operations The fire watch shall ensure that safe conditions are maintained during hot work operations The fire watch shall have the authority to stop the hot work operations if unsafe conditions develop. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 11:13:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These revisions, which are editorial in nature, clarify the intent of the sections. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain

17 6 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

18 7 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 10-NFPA 51B-2016 [ New Section after 5.1 ] 5.2 Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguishers required by this standard shall be in accordance with NFPA 10. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Sep 29 13:35:58 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Fire extinguishers are referenced throughout the document and complying with NFPA 10 will help ensure that the extinguishers will be accessible and operate properly during a fire emergency. Public Input No. 46-NFPA 51B-2016 [New Section after 5.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D.

19 8 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

20 9 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 11-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] Prior to the start of any hot work in a designated area, at a minimum, the hot work operator shall perform verify all of the following: (1) The location is verified as fire resistant. (2) The requirements of (3) are met. (3) Fire extinguishers are in working condition and readily available. (4) Ventilation is working properly. (5) Equipment is in working order. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Sep 29 13:55:06 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Edited to clarify requirements for ease of enforcement. Response Message: Public Input No. 45-NFPA 51B-2016 [Section No ] Public Input No. 20-NFPA 51B-2015 [Chapter 5] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D.

21 0 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

22 1 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 12-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] Signs shall be posted designating hot work areas as deemed necessary by the PAI. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 09:32:33 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The section number has been changed from to , to clarify the applicability of requirements for ease of enforcement. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A.

23 2 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

24 3 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 14-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No. 5.3 ] 5.4* Nonpermissible Areas. Hot work shall not be permitted in the following areas : (1) In areas not authorized by management (2)* In sprinklered buildings where sprinklers fire protection systems are impaired, unless the requirements of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, are met additional precautions are taken as determined by the PAI or AHJ (3)* In the presence of explosive atmospheres (i.e., where mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air exist) (4) In the presence of uncleaned or improperly prepared equipment, drums, tanks, or other containers that have previously contained materials that could develop explosive atmospheres (5) In areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts that could develop explosive atmospheres potential fire or flash fire hazards associated with the presence of one or more combustible particulate solids (dusts) Supplemental Information File Name FR-14_A.5.4_2_3_.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 09:39:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The referenced requirements in NFPA 25 are open to wide interpretation as to what conditions represent allowable/acceptable risks from hot work operations within buildings with impaired automatic sprinkler protection. This revision provides annex material to address proper preparation of nonpermissible areas due to impaired fire protection systems, to convert the area to a permissible/permit-required hot work environment. Public Input No. 39-NFPA 51B-2016 [New Section after 5.3] Public Input No. 38-NFPA 51B-2016 [Section No. 5.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

25 4 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash ok

26 A.5.4(2) Precautions in addition to those in Section 5.5 for hot work performed during fire protection system impairments can include the following: 1. Charged hose lines 2. Additional fire extinguishers 3. Fire department/brigade presence 4. Discontinuation of hazardous operations 5. Additional fire watch personnel 6. Isolation of combustibles with a 30-minute fire-rated barrier 7. More frequent inspections by the PAI 8. Temporary fire detection 9. Personnel stationed at manual fire protection release stations A.5.4(3) Examples of explosive atmospheres include mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or combustible dusts with air.

27 5 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 13-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] * Permit-Required Areas. Before hot work operations begin in a nondesignated location permit-required area, a written hot work permit issued by the PAI shall be required in accordance with Section 5.5. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 09:34:21 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Section is being moved to to clarify the applicability of requirements for ease of enforcement. Public Input No. 24-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A.

28 6 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash ok

29 7 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 15-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No ] 5.5.1

30 8 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Before a hot work permit is issued, the following conditions in through shall be verified by the PAI:. The hot work equipment to be used shall be in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair. Where combustible materials, such as paper clippings, wood shavings, or textile fibers, are on the floor, the floor shall be swept clean for a radius of 35 ft (11 m), and the following criteria also shall be met: * Combustible floors shall be kept wet, covered with damp sand, or protected by a listed welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent. Where floors have been wet down, personnel operating arc welding equipment or cutting equipment shall be protected from possible shock. * All combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 ft (11 m) in all directions from the work site, and the following criteria also shall be met: * If relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be protected by a listed welding curtain, welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent. To prevent the entrance of sparks, the edges of covers at the floor shall be tight, including at the point at which several covers overlap where a large pile is being protected. Openings or cracks in walls, floors, or ducts within 35 ft (11 m) of the site shall be covered or sealed with listed fire-rated or noncombustible material to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent areas. Ducts and conveyor systems that might carry sparks to distant combustibles shall be shielded, shut down, or both. * If hot work is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs of combustible construction, they shall be protected by a listed welding curtain, welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent. If hot work is done on one side of a wall, partition, ceiling, or roof, one of the following criteria shall be met: Precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side by relocating the combustibles. If it is impractical to relocate combustibles, a fire watch shall be provided on the side opposite from where the work is being performed. Hot work shall not be attempted on a partition, wall, ceiling, or roof that has a combustible covering or insulation, or on walls or partitions of combustible sandwich-type panel construction. Hot work that is performed on pipes or other metal that is in contact with combustible walls, partitions, ceilings, roofs, or other combustibles shall not be undertaken if the work is close enough to cause ignition by conduction. Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers that are appropriate for the type of possible fire shall be available immediately at the work area. If existing hose lines are located within the hot work area defined by the permit, they shall be connected and ready for service but shall not be required to be unrolled or charged. The following shall apply to hot work done in close proximity to a sprinkler head: A wet rag shall be laid over the sprinkler head and then removed at the conclusion of the welding or cutting operation. During hot work, special precautions shall be taken to avoid accidental operation of automatic fire detection or suppression systems (e.g., special extinguishing systems or sprinklers). The operator and nearby personnel shall be suitably protected against dangers such as heat, sparks, and slag.

31 9 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM * In instances where the scope of work and the tools used to conduct hot work result in possible travel of slag, sparks, spatter, or similar mobile sources of ignition farther than 35 ft (11 m), the PAI shall be permitted to extend the distances and areas addressed in (2) through (4). * In instances where the scope of work and tools used to conduct hot work are known to be incapable of generating slag, sparks, spatter, or similar mobile sources of ignition capable of leaving the immediate area of the applied hot work, the PAI shall be permitted to do the following: Reduce the distances and areas addressed in (2) through (4) to distances and areas that he or she considers fire safe for the intended operation Describe those distances and areas on the hot work permit The hot work equipment to be used shall be in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair Where combustible materials, such as paper clippings, wood shavings, or textile fibers, are on the floor, the floor shall be swept clean for a radius of 35 ft (11 m), and the following criteria also shall be met: * Combustible floors shall be kept wet, covered with damp sand, or protected by a listed welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent Where floors have been wet down, personnel operating arc welding equipment or cutting equipment shall be protected from possible electric shock * All combustibles Combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 ft (11 m) in all directions from the work site, and the following criteria also shall be met: hot work area * If relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be shielded by a barrier constructed of noncombustible materials or otherwise protected by a listed welding curtain, welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent To prevent the entrance of sparks, the edges of covers at the floor shall be tight, including at the point at which several where covers overlap where a large pile is being protected Openings or cracks in walls, floors, or ducts within 35 ft (11 m) of the hot work site shall be covered or sealed with listed fire-rated or noncombustible material to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent areas Ducts and conveyor systems that might carry sparks to distant combustibles shall be shielded, shut down, or both * If hot work is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs of combustible construction, they shall be protected by a listed welding curtain, welding blanket, welding pad, or equivalent If hot work is done on one side of a wall, partition, ceiling, or roof, one of the following criteria in either or shall be met: apply Precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side by relocating the combustibles.

32 0 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM If it is impractical to relocate combustibles, a fire watch shall be provided on the side opposite from where the work is being performed Hot work shall not be attempted on a partition, wall, ceiling, or roof that has a combustible covering or insulation, or on walls or partitions of combustible sandwich-type panel construction Hot work that is performed on pipes or other metal that is in contact with combustible walls, partitions, ceilings, roofs, or other combustibles shall not be undertaken if the work is close enough to cause ignition by conduction Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers that are appropriate for the type of possible fire shall be available immediately at the work area If existing hose lines are located within the hot work area defined by the permit, they shall be connected and ready for service but shall not be required to be unrolled or charged During hot work, special precautions shall be taken to avoid accidental operation activation of automatic fire detection or suppression and fire protection systems (e.g., special extinguishing systems or sprinklers) The operator and nearby personnel shall be suitably protected against dangers such as heat, sparks, and slag * In instances where the scope of work and the tools used to conduct hot work result in possible travel of slag, sparks, spatter, or similar mobile sources of ignition farther than 35 ft (11 m), the PAI shall be permitted to extend the distances and areas addressed in (2) through (4) * In instances where the scope of work and tools used to conduct hot work are known to be incapable of generating slag, sparks, spatter, or similar mobile sources of ignition capable of leaving the immediate area of the applied hot work, the PAI shall be permitted to do the following: reduce the distances and areas addressed in through Supplemental Information File Name FR_15_5.4.1.docx Description For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 09:51:17 EDT 2016

33 1 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This section is edited to comply with the Manual of Style Chapter 3 and to clarify requirements for ease of enforcement. Public Input No. 14-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No ] Public Input No. 30-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(15)] Public Input No. 25-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(2)(a)] Public Input No. 29-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(14)] Public Input No. 26-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(3)] Public Input No. 27-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(3)(a)] Public Input No. 28-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.4.2(6)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G.

34 2 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash ok

35 3 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 16-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Sections 5.4.3, ] The PAI shall determine the length of the time period for which the hot work permit is valid The hot work permit shall not be valid for a time period exceeding 24 hours * The area shall be inspected by the PAI shall re-inspect the hot work area at least once per shift while during the hot work permit is in effect time period to ensure that it is a fire-safe area. Supplemental Information File Name FR-16_A docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 10:04:59 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This section has been edited to comply with the Manual of Style Chapter 3 and to clarify requirements for ease of enforcement. Annex material was added to clarify the intent of the committee: the re-inspections should be scheduled and performed so that they are not farther than 8 hours apart, even if the shifts are longer. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned

36 4 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

37 A The time period between PAI inspections of the hot work area should not exceed 8 hours.

38 5 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 17-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Sections 5.5, 5.6 ] 5.6 Fire Watch and Fire Monitoring * A fire watch shall be required by the PAI when hot work is performed in a location where other than a minor fire might develop or where any of the following conditions exist: (1) * Combustible materials in building construction or contents are closer than 35 ft (11 m) to the point of hot work operation (2) Combustible materials are more than 35 ft (11 m) away from the point of hot work operation but are easily ignited by sparks (3) Wall or floor openings within a 35 ft (11 m) radius that expose combustible materials in adjacent areas, including concealed spaces in walls or floors (4) Combustible materials are adjacent to the opposite side of partitions, walls, ceilings, or roofs and are likely to be ignited A fire watch shall be maintained for at least 1 2 hour after completion of hot work operations in order to detect and extinguish smoldering fires The duration of the fire watch shall be extended if the PAI determines the fire hazards warrant the extension * More than one fire watch shall be required if combustible materials that could be ignited by the hot work operation cannot be directly observed by the initial fire watch * Following the completion of the established fire watch time period, fire monitoring shall be provided within the hot work area for up to an additional 3 hours as determined by the PAI. 5.7* Hot Tapping. Hot tapping or other cutting and welding on a flammable gas or liquid transmission or distribution utility pipeline shall be performed by a crew that is qualified to make hot taps. Supplemental Information File Name FR-17_A docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 05 10:33:45 EDT 2016

39 6 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This section has been edited to comply with the Manual of Style Chapter 3 and to clarify requirements for ease of enforcement. FM Global loss history has shown that most hot work fires either start during the hot work activity or within several hours after the hot work has been completed. In hot work fires where the fire has broken out more than one hour following the completion of hot work, the extent and severity of these fire incidents has often been far greater than other hot work caused fire incidents. With the financial challenge of maintaining fire watch personnel within the hot work area well beyond the completion of hot work activities, the provision of effective area fire monitoring will provide early warning of undetected smoldering fire conditions following the completion of the fire watch allowing for prompt manual response. Public Input No. 41-NFPA 51B-2016 [New Section after 5.5] Public Input No. 31-NFPA 51B-2015 [Section No. A.5.5.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K.

40 7 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I encourage the Committee to re-consider establishing the base fire watch time period at 60-minutes and then include some enhanced verbiage noting that the PAI can reduce this time period where conditions dictate a lesser time period is appropriate. Because there is a culture that perceives NFPA's requirement for the fire watch is just 30-minutes, individuals acting as the PAI are likely to see the 30-minute fire watch time period as always "meeting code". Consequently these individuals are far less likely to require a longer time period even with conditions that should dictate this action. By increasing the base fire watch time period to 60-minutes and then clearly stating the PAI has the authority to reduce this time period where conditions dictate, the code will be forcing the PAI to make a conscious, correct decision based on the facts. I also believe this change can influence a mind-set in the PAI to conduct a more critical review of the needed up-front fire prevention precautions for proposed hot work to allow a reduced fire watch time period, thereby reducing the risk for a preventable fire to occur. FM Global loss history clearly shows the provision of a fire watch throughout the first hour following the completion of hot work, can positively influence prompt emergency response action to 10 percent of hot work fires that otherwise would have more delayed emergency response action. I do find it troubling that concern for projected increased labor costs within a few industries, which could be appropriately managed with a proper hot work management policy to incorporate this change, was considered a key reason in the first Committee meeting to not implement this practical improvement to the NFPA 51B standard that will further enhance protection of personnel and property. Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

41 A The provision of additional hot work area monitoring should be determined based on conditions that will support hidden, smoldering fire conditions such as combustible construction, storage of bulk materials such as baled wastepaper or piled trash, or concealed spaces within building construction. Hot work area monitoring can be provided by any of the following: 1. Personnel working in the area 2. Automatic smoke detection 3. Security or maintenance rounds through the hot work area every 30 minutes 4. Security cameras with smoke or fire detection capability

42 8 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 5-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No. A ]

43 9 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM A Cutting and welding processes using electric arcs or oxy fuel gas flames are a necessary part of our industrial world. Too often, however, the persons who use, contract, or supervise the use of these processes do not fully appreciate that their improper use can result in loss of life and property by fire and explosion. Approximately 6 percent of fires in industrial properties and many fires in other properties have been caused by cutting and welding, primarily with portable equipment in areas not specifically designed or approved for such work. Cutting and certain arc welding operations produce literally thousands of ignition sources in the form of sparks and hot slag. Electric arcs or oxy fuel gas flames and hot work pieces are also inherent ignition sources. The majority of fires in which cutting and welding are factors have been caused by sparks. These globules of molten metal have scattered horizontally as far as 35 ft (11 m), setting fire to all kinds of combustible materials. They have also fallen through cracks, pipe holes, or other small openings in floors and partitions, starting fires that have reached serious proportions before being noticed. Electric arcs or oxy fuel gas flames, in themselves, have rarely caused fire except where they have overheated combustibles in the vicinity of the work or where they have been used on containers that have held combustibles without having been cleaned and purged. In the latter case, an explosion generally resulted. The heat of the metal being welded or cut has caused fires where the hot pieces were permitted to rest or fall upon combustible materials. Fires and explosions have also been caused where such heat has been transmitted, as in the case of a container, through the metal to a flammable atmosphere or to combustibles within the container. Anything that is combustible or flammable is susceptible to ignition by cutting and welding. The most common materials likely to become involved in fire are those of combustible building construction such as the following: (1) Floors, partitions, and roofs (2) Combustible contents such as wood, paper, textiles, plastics, chemicals, and flammable liquids and gases (3) Combustible ground cover such as grass and brush Preventing hot work fires can best be achieved by separating combustibles from ignition sources or by shielding combustibles.table A provides a reference comparison between common hot work activities and their byproducts and the ignition temperature of common combustible or flammable materials. Table A Comparison Between Hot Work Byproduct Temperatures and Material Ignition Temperatures Heat Source Temperature Material Ignition Temperature Electric arc Arc welding slag Welding spatter Oxy acetylene cutting slag 10,350 F (5,732 C) 21,150 F (11,730 C) 6,350 F (3,510 C) at welding location 4,900 F (2,704 C), 1.5 ft (0.46 m) away 4,000 F (2,204 C), 16 ft (4.9 m) away 3,350 F (1,843 C) near welding rod 2,850 F (1,566 C), 9 ft (2.7 m) below 3,800 F (2,093 C) Wood products 410 F (210 C) 930 F (499 C) Polyurethane foam (rigid) Ethanol 1,020 F (549 C) 690 F (366 C) Gasoline 570 F (299 C ) 660 F (349 C) Motor oil Paraffin wax 450 F (232 C) 470 F (243 C) Source: Ignition Handbook, Dr. Vytenis Babrauskas, Fire Science Publishers, References used with permission.

44 0 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Supplemental Information File Name FR_5_Table_A xlsx Description new table Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 15:16:31 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The table provides additional information about hot work hazards in the presence of combustibles. Public Input No. 42-NFPA 51B-2016 [New Section after A.1.1.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester

45 1 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R. Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

46 Heat source Electric arc Arc welding slag Welding spatter Oxy acetylene cutting slag Material Wood products Polyurethane foam (rigid) Ethanol Gasoline Motor oil Paraffin wax Temperature 10,350 F to 21,150 F 6,350 F at welding location, 4,900 F 1.5 ft away 4,000 F 16 ft away 3,350 F near welding rod; 2,850 F, 9 ft below 3,800 F Ignition temperature F 1,020 F 690 F F 450 F 470 F Ignition Handbook (2003) References Used With Permission Dr. Vytenis Babrauskas

47 2 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 8-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Section No. A.5.4 ] A.5.5 The decision tree in Figure A.5.5 can be used to determine if a hot work permit is necessary. Figure A.5.5 Hot Work Permit Decision Tree. Submitter Information Verification

48 3 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 16:50:22 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This term has been revised for clarification in section Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga Furlong, Thomas K. Grondin, Gregory G. Haiser, Jr., James R.

49 4 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Hollinger, David W. Huffman, Traci D. Linan, Sergio Maksylewich, Wayne Swanson, Lester W. VanAtta, Garrett Dutch Affirmative with Comment Blank, Mark E. I affirm this proposal - Only Commenting on FR-17 Garg, Satya Prakash agreed

50 5 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM First Revision No. 6-NFPA 51B-2016 [ Chapter C ] Annex C Informational References C.1 Referenced Publications. The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within this standard for informational purposes only and are thus not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2. C.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 1, Fire Code, edition. NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, edition. NFPA 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair, edition. NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions, edition. C.1.2 Other Publications. C ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI/FM 4950, American National Standard for Evaluating Welding Pads, Welding Blankets and Welding Curtains for Hot Work Operations, ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, C ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Two Park Avenue, New York, NY ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, C AWS Publications. American Welding Society, N.W. LeJeune Road 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting Containers and Piping, C.2 Informational References. The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not a part of the requirements of this document. NFPA 56, Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems, edition. NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, edition. NFPA 122, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities, edition. NFPA 306, Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, edition. NFPA 312, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up, edition. NFPA 909, Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, edition. C.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. (Reserved)

51 6 of 47 12/19/2016 5:02 PM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Laura Montville Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Sep 21 15:45:32 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Referenced current SDO addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions. Response Message: Public Input No. 11-NFPA 51B-2015 [Chapter C] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 26 Eligible Voters 9 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Cameron, Gregory R. Cardy, Katelyn Duff, Aaron D. Howard, Dennis R. Long, Jr., Richard T. Manz, August F. Theriault, Alain Tijerina, Antony D. Werba, David A. Affirmative All Altemose, Scott R. Andree, Lester Bloom, Joseph M. Breidenbach, Jeff M. Drobny, Christopher Durak, Tolga