NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE AGENDA November 5, 2014 NFPA, Quincy, MA. Call to Order and Introduction of Members and Guests

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE AGENDA November 5, 2014 NFPA, Quincy, MA Item No. Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Subject Call to Order and Introduction of Members and Guests Approval of the July 2103 Meeting Minutes [attachment] Review and Approval of 2014 NEC Style Manual Inter-Committee Coordination Task Group Activity Review issued TIAs and successful appeals [attachment] Task Group Reports [attachments] Panel Chair Activity Reports/Updates Discussion of Proposed New Articles and Panel Assignments Correlating Committee Mentors, Expectations and Commitment Item Review of Chair Training Agenda, November 6-7, 2014 Item Item Item First Draft Panel Meetings a) Public Inputs and First Draft Agenda Issuance b) 2014 NEC Holds entered as Public Inputs c) Sunday and Wednesday TG meetings New Business Adjournment

2 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes July 29, 2013 NFPA, Quincy, MA Item Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am on Monday, July 29, The following Correlating Committee members were present: NAME REPRESENTING Michael Johnston, Chair National Electrical Contractors Association James Brunssen Telcordia Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Merton Bunker US Department of State William Drake Actuant Electrical William Fiske Intertek David Hittinger Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. Daniel Kissane Legrand/Pass & Seymour Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association John Kovacik UL LLC Neil LaBrake, Jr. National Grid Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Danny Liggett The DuPont Company, Inc. Rep. American Chemistry Council Richard Owen Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Thomas Adams Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Lawrence Ayer Biz Com Electric, Inc. Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. James Dollard IBEW Local Union 98 Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Stanley Folz Morse Electric Company Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Ernest Gallo Telcordia Technologies, Inc. Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Alan Manche Schneider Electric Robert McCullough Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Mark Ode UL LLC Vince Saporita Eaton s Bussmann Business Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Timothy Pope Canadian Standards Association Rep. CSA/Canadian Electrical Code Committee Guests and NFPA staff in attendance included: Nov 2014 Agenda Page 2 of 30

3 Mark Earley Kimberly Shea Bill Burke Chris Dubay Susan Ballester Rick Sterling Colleen Kelly Jeff Sargent Jack Lyons Brian Rock Elaine Thompson NFPA, Secretary NFPA, Recording Secretary NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA Staff NFPA Staff NEMA Hubbell Alied Tube and Conduit Item New Process Update Chris Dubay, Vice President of Codes and Standards, provided an overview of the recent improvements that have been made to the Terra system to facilitate the new process. Jim Dollard addressed the committee and reviewed his concerns for the NEC. Chris addressed the concerns that were presented and provided information on NFPA s plans for training the NEC panel chairs, members and users. A webinar on how to submit public input is scheduled for this fall. Additional webinars and training will be provided as the public input closing date and the panel meetings approach. Chris Dubay concluded by stating that NFPA is willing to provide custom training for individual organizations and encouraged members to contact Mark Earley with their specific requests for training. Item Approval of the February 2013 ROC Meeting Minutes It was moved, seconded, and voted unanimously affirmative that the minutes of the February 2013 Meeting of the NEC Correlating Committee be approved. Item Final Amendment Ballot Results and Appeals The committee reviewed and discussed the final ballot results on the eleven NEC Amendment Ballots. The Correlating Committee developed the following positions on the scheduled hearings: Hearing No. 1 Overturn Panel Action on P15-64 (W. Vernon, B. Rock) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Proposal and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee supports the work of the panel; the proposal was approved by the panel and passed ballot. It is also important to note that there were no negative public comments submitted and therefore NITMAMs were not certified. Vince Saporita will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 3 of 30

4 Hearing No. 2 Overturn the Association Action to Reject Comment 6-37 (T. Lindsey, C. Hunter) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Comment 6-37 and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee agrees with the comments made by Panel 6 Chair Scott Cline. Mike Johnston will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 3 - Accept Comment (multiple submitters) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the appeal. The jurisdiction of the air handling issue belongs to NFPA 75. Bill Drake will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 4 - Accept Comment 3-21 (Hirchsler) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the appeal. However, the exception is not written in conformance with the NEC Style Manual and uses terms including air duct that are not used or defined in the NEC and if inserted in the 2014 NEC as written, would create conflict by the use of conflicting terms. The Correlating Committee recommends that the Standards Council follow the suggestion of the appellant to appoint a task group between NFPA 90A and NEC CMP-3 to recommend a solution and develop a TIA that meets the needs of both committees. Jim Dollard will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 5 Withdraw CAMs 70-26, 70-27, and (J. Conrad) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. The ballot results of Panel 13 on the floor action indicate that consensus no longer exists. Stan Folz will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 6 - Issue TIA Log No (Harding) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. Neil LaBrake, Jr. will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 8 Reject Comments and (Ramirez) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. Although a correlation issue will be created, the Correlating Committee recognizes that reverting back to previous edition text would create multiple issues that would be difficult to resolve by the NFPA 502 and NFPA 130 TCs. The Correlating Committee recommends that the Standards Council establish an inter-committee coordination task group with the NEC to resolve the correlation issues by potential issuance of a TIA or address the issues during the next revision cycles of NFPA 502 and 130. Hearing No. 9 (D. Wechsler) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Comment and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee agrees with the statements made by Panel 14 Chair Robert Jones. The Correlating Committee also finds that the action recommended in the CAM would make the code incomplete and unusable. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 4 of 30

5 Additional Recommendations to the SC It was the action of the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee to request that the NFPA Standards Council issue the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code without Example D.14. This example was based on text that was proposed during the ROP, but was deleted at the ROC stage. It does not reflect the requirements for the 2014 Code. Item Review of Panel Chair Application A task group was appointed to review the Panel Chair applications and provide recommendations to the committee. A motion was made by John Kovacik and seconded by Neil LaBrake, Jr. to accept the task group recommendations and forward the applications to the Standards Council for consideration at their October meeting. Item General Business The report of the Chapter 8 Reorganization Task Group was presented by Jim Dollard. The task group recommended that the Chair of CMP-16 appoint a task group to review all Informational Notes within their purview. Informational Notes that are found to be no longer necessary or are excessive references should be removed. The Correlating Committee accepted the task group report and recommendations. [Attachment] Action Item: The Correlating Committee will provide a written response to Panel 16 Chair, Tom Moore. And, the Correlating Committee will again request that all Code-Making Panels review at all Informational Notes during the next revision cycle. The report of Qualified Person Task Group was presented by Neil LaBrake, Jr. The task group recommends refraining from revising the term qualified person in documents under the Correlating Committee s responsibility, at this time. [Attachment] The remaining list of Correlating Committee Task Groups was reviewed and the TG Chairs were asked to populate their task groups by September 1, 2013 and refine the TG scopes if necessary. [Attachment] Discussion was held on proposing a TIA to Jim Dollard agreed to develop a TIA and present it to the Correlating Committee at a later date for consideration. Subsequent to the meeting it was noted that a proposed TIA was submitted by the Portable Generator Manufacturers Association. This TIA will be balloted through CMP-13 rather than the one that was being developed by Jim Dollard and Larry Ayer. The Committee reviewed and approved the following future meetings: A14 (70E & 79) Correlating Committee Second Draft Teleconference/Web Meeting - October 23, Correlating Committee New Process Training. It was requested that a training session be provided at the NFPA Expo and Conference in June 2014 for Correlating Committee Members (and chairs?). Correlating Committee Meeting and Panel Chair Training - November 5-7, 2014 at NFPA NEC First Draft Panel Meetings - January 10-24, 2015 at the Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island First Draft Correlating Committee Meeting. To be held between April 10 and May 22, 2015 but not during the week of May 3rd (UL Meeting). Item Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 5 of 30

6 MEMO TO: Mike Johnston FROM: Jim Dollard RE: CC TG to review requests on NEC Chapter 8 DATE: April 24, 2013 CC: Jim Brunssen, Stan Folz & Alan Manche The task group that was formed by the CC to review the letter from Tom Moore consisted of Jim Brunssen, Stan Folz, Alan Manche and Jim Dollard. The task group researched all of the material in question and the information provided and has come to the following decisions: Task (1) Combine all Chapter 8 Articles into one Article. The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group was not presented with sufficient evidence that a problem exists or to support a significant reorganization of Chapter 8. There is no clear indication from the industry to support for such an effort. There does not seem to be an advocate or organization that both believes there is a problem and will do the heavy-lifting necessary to make such an effort successful. It should be noted that this task group also discussed a number of avenues to possibly restructure Chapter 8, including the creation of a driving Article to contain common requirements similar to the makeup of the hazardous location Articles in Chapter 5. However, it is not clear that such a project would resolve the concerns shared by the chair or be supported by the industry. Task (2) Review all Informational Notes of Article 770 and Chapter 8 The task group recommends that the CC direct the Chairman of CMP-16 to appoint a task group made up of CMP-16 members to review all Informational Notes within their purview. Informational Notes that are found to be no longer necessary or are excessive references should be removed. Task (3) Review all definitions of Article 770 and Chapter 8 The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not believe that such an effort would be successful. The definitions in question have been developed over cycles by CMP-16. Task (4) Review conflicts with 90.3 that occur in Articles 725, 760 & 770 The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not have evidence that any conflict exists. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 6 of 30

7 Task (5) Review and revise grounding and bonding code references pertaining to the Articles under CMP-16 purview. The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not have evidence that any conflict exists. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 7 of 30

8 NEC Correlating Committee Task Group on NFPA 70E Qualified Person Definition Report 07/29/2013 This report provides the recommendations of the task group (TG) that reviewed NFPA 70, 70E, and 79 under the NEC Correlating Committee s responsibility using the same definition of qualified person. The task group consisted of the following members: Jim Dollard, David Hittinger, Stan Folz, Alan Manche, and Neil LaBrake, Jr. (Chair). The task group met via teleconference on July 24 th, 2013, during the July 29 th, 2013 Correlating Committee meeting, and over several exchanges. Task Group Purpose and Scope: The Task Group s direction originates from Minute Item of the December 2012 First Draft 70E meeting of the NEC Correlating Committee. As a result, this Task Group has the following scope as directed by Mr. Michael J. Johnston, NEC Correlating Committee Chair on April 4 th, 2013: The scope of this work is to review all the other documents under the NEC Correlating Committee's responsibility that use the same definition and determine if there are any conflicts created from the different definition proposed for 70E. The other thing to look at is possible revisions to this definition in the other documents so that they can all remain consistent, or if the proposed revised definition is suitable for 70E only, and the definition of Qualified Person should remain as is in the other documents. Please provide the findings and any recommendations that result. Results of Task Group s Work: A. Background Investigation The proposed definition in the A2014 NFPA 70E First Draft is presently unchanged through the public comment process and it reads as follows: Qualified Person. One who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved. The definition of qualified person appears in NFPA 70 (2011 NEC) and 2012 NFPA 79 extracts the same definition from the 2011 NEC, but without the informational note. The term as defined in the 2011 NEC reads as follows: Qualified Person. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. Informational Note: Refer to NFPA 70E-2009, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, for electrical safety training requirements. Other References: NFPA 70E 110.2(D) OSHA (a)(2)(ii) 269&src_anchor_name= (a)(2)(ii) (a)(2)(ii) OSHA (x) 269&src_anchor_name= (x) (x) NFPA Manual of Style Nov 2014 Agenda Page 8 of 30

9 B. Assessment of A2014 NFPA 70E First Draft Proposed Change to 100.Qualified Person The task group notes the difference of the word demonstrated being added and the word identify replacing the word recognize in the A2014 NFPA 70E version compared to the 2011 NEC. This change fits well with the purpose of NFPA 70E relative to work practices and it brings forth the essence of its 110.2(D) which relates to prescriptive aspects applying the term for training requirements. So, this term s proposed definition change is appropriate how it is used in NFPA 70E and it can be enforceable. C. TG Conclusions and Recommendations The task group supports the action of the NFPA 70E Technical Committee and recommends refraining from revising the term qualified person in all other documents under the Correlating Committee s responsibility, at this time. The informational note in the NEC, being an installation document, makes reference to NFPA 70E where the prescriptive elements can be found, in a work practices document, when determining how the term is used in the various articles of the NEC. An informational note referencing NFPA 70E for example in the NFPA 79 extracted definition, would not be included in the text (see 1.6.2, 3.6.2, and in the NFPA Manual of Style). Since the term is defined how it is used in each document, the purview rests with each technical committee. If a technical committee (TC) receives public input proposing revision to the term in future cycles, then the TC will need to consider: 1. how the term is used in the document, 2. if the change is enforceable, and 3. if the change meets the NEC Style Manual or NFPA Manual of Style as applicable. Closing: This completes the scope of the task group and appreciation goes out to all who participated in the results! Respectfully submitted to the NEC Correlating Committee on behalf of the Task Group, July 29 th, Neil F. LaBrake, Jr., PE Task Group Chair, NEC Correlating Committee Principal EEI Representative nationalgrid 300 Erie Blvd. West, Bldg. B-1 Syracuse, NY Office: 315/ ; FAX: 315/ Neil.LaBrake-Jr@nationalgrid.com Nov 2014 Agenda Page 9 of 30

10 Tentative Interim Amendment Reference: 516.3(A)(1)(a) and (A) TIA 14-1 (SC /TIA Log #1096) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Note: Text of the TIA issued and incorporated into the text of 516.3(A)(1)(a) and (A), therefore no separate publication is necessary. 1. Remove the indication that 516.3(A)(1)(a) is to be deleted and renumber as needed. This is an error in ROC Comment to read as follows: (A) Zone Classification of Locations. (1) For the purposes of this Article, the Zone system of electrical area classification shall be applied as follows: (a) The inside of open or closed containers or vessels shall be considered a Class I, Zone 0 location. (b) A Class I, Division 1 location shall be permitted to be alternatively classified as a Class I, Zone 1 location. (c) A Class I, Division 2 location shall be permitted to be alternatively classified as a Class I, Zone 2 location. (d) A Class II, Division 1 location shall be permitted to be alternatively classified as a Zone 21 location. (e) A Class II, Division 2 location shall be permitted to be alternatively classified as a Zone 22 location. [33: 6.2.2] 2. Change the second to last sentence of (A) and add an informational note as shown in ROC Comment to read as follows: The installation of electrostatic spraying equipment shall comply with (A)(1) through (A)(10). Spray equipment shall be listed except as otherwise permitted. All automatic electrostatic equipment systems shall comply with 516.4(A)(1) through (A)(9). Informational Note: For more information on listing and approval of electrostatic spray equipment, see NFPA , Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, Section NFPA 33 permits certain electrostatic spray equipment to be approved for use when additional mitigation equipment is employed. Issue Date: August 1, 2013 Effective Date: August 20, 2013 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 10 of 30

11 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: TIA 14-2 (SC /TIA Log #1117) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by Code Making Panel 13 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on October 22, 2013, with an effective date of November 11, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise to read as follows: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for Receptacles on 15 kw or Smaller Portable Generators. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-and 20-ampere receptacle outlets that are a part of a 15-kW or smaller portable generator either shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel integral to the generator or receptacle or shall not be available for use when the 125/250-volt locking-type receptacle is in use. If the generator was manufactured or remanufactured prior to January 1, 2015, listed cord sets or devices incorporating listed ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel identified for portable use shall be permitted. If the generator does not have a 125/250-volt locking-type receptacle, this requirement shall not apply. Issue Date: October 22, 2013 Effective Date: November 11, 2013 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 11 of 30

12 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: Table (a) TIA 14-3 (SC /TIA Log #1120) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by Code Making Panel 16 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on March 3, 2014, with an effective date of March 23, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise Table (a) as follows: In Specifically Fabricated Ducts as Described in (B) In Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air as Described in (C) In Risers Applications Table (a) Applications of Listed Coaxial Cables in Buildings Cable Type CATVP CATVR CATV CATVX In fabricated ducts as described in (B) Y* N N N In metal raceway that complies with (B) Y* Y* Y* Y* In other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) as Y* N N N described in (C) In metal raceway that complies with (C) Y* Y* Y* Y* In plenum communications raceways Y* N N N In plenum cable routing assemblies NOT PERMITTED Supported by open metal cable trays Y* N N N Supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers Y* Y* Y* Y* In vertical runs Y* Y* N N In metal raceways Y* Y* Y* Y* In fireproof shafts Y* Y* Y* Y* In plenum communications raceways Y* Y* N N In plenum cable routing assemblies Y* Y* N N In riser communications raceways Y* Y* N N In riser cable routing assemblies Y* Y* N N In one-and two- family dwellings Y* Y* Y* Y* Nov 2014 Agenda Page 12 of 30

13 Within Buildings in Other Than Air-Handling Spaces and Risers General Y* Y* Y* Y* In one- and two-family dwellings Y* Y* Y* Y* In multifamily dwellings Y* Y* Y* Y* In nonconcealed spaces Y* Y* Y* Y* Supported by cable trays Y* Y* Y* N In distributing frames and cross-connect arrays Y* Y* Y* N In any raceway recognized in Chapter 3 Y* Y* Y* Y* In plenum communications raceways Y* Y* Y* N In plenum cable routing assemblies Y* Y* Y* N In riser communications raceways Y* Y* Y* N In riser cable routing assemblies Y* Y* Y* N In general-purpose communications raceways Y* Y* Y* N In general-purpose cable routing Y* Y* Y* N assemblies Note: An N in the table indicates that the cable type shall not be permitted to be installed in the application. A Y* indicates that the cable shall be permitted to be installed in the application, subject to the limitations described in Informational Note 1: Part V of Article 820 covers installation methods within buildings. This table covers the applications of listed coaxial cables in buildings. The definition of point of entrance is in Coaxial entrance cables that have not emerged from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are not considered to be in the building. Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of communications cables in fabricated ducts see (B). Informational Note No. 3: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA-90A 2012, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems. Issue Date: March 3, 2014 Effective Date: March 23, 2014 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 13 of 30

14 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: TIA 14-4 (SC / TIA Log #1151) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by the NEC Code-Making Panel 15 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014, with an effective date of September 3, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise to read as follows: Receptacles. Receptacles for electrical equipment on stages shall be rated in amperes. Conductors supplying receptacles shall be in accordance with Articles 310 and 400. Section shall not apply. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 14 of 30

15 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: (A) TIA 14-5 (SC / TIA Log #1152) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by the NEC Code-Making Panel 15 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014, with an effective date of September 3, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise (A) to read as follows: Plugs and Receptacles. (A) Rating. Plugs and receptacles, including cord connectors and flanged surface devices, shall be rated in amperes. The voltage rating of the plugs and receptacles shall be not less than the nominal circuit voltage. Plug and receptacle ampere ratings for ac circuits shall not be less than the feeder or branch-circuit overcurrent device ampere rating. Table (B)(2) shall not apply. Section shall not apply. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 15 of 30

16 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: 590.6(A)(1) TIA 14-6 (SC / TIA Log #1133) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by the NEC Code-Making Panel 3 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014, with an effective date of September 3, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise 590.6(A)(1) to read as follows: Ground-Fault Protection for Personnel. (A) Receptacle Outlets. (1) Receptacle Outlets Not Part of Permanent Wiring. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. In addition to this required ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, listed cord sets or devices incorporating listed ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel identified for portable use shall be permitted. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 16 of 30

17 REVISED SC # d D#14-6 Dawn Michele Bellis Secretary, Standards Council 27 August 2014 To: Interested Parties Subject: Standards Council Decision (Final): D#14-6 (REVISED) Standards Council Agenda Item: SC# d Date of Decision*: 14 August 2014 TIA No on NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2014 edition Dear Interested Parties: At the August 11-14, 2014 meeting, the Standards Council considered an appeal on the above referenced matter. Please note that a correction has been made to the final decision that was previously sent out on August 26, 2014 for Council agenda item # d. Specifically, the only change is the last paragraph regarding recusals. The rest of the decision remains unchanged. Council Members Kerry Bell and Richard Owen recused themselves during the delibertation and vote on this issue. Attached is the final decision on the matter. Sincerely, Dawn Michele Bellis Secretary, NFPA Standards Council c: D. Berry, S. Everett, L. Fuller, M. Earley Members, NEC Code-Making Panel 3 (NEC-P03) Members, NEC Correlating Committee (NEC-AAC) Members, NFPA Standards Council (AAD-AAA) Individuals Providing Appeal Commentary *NOTE: Participants in NFPA s codes and standards making process should know that limited review of this decision may be sought from the NFPA Board of Directors. For the rules describing the available review and the method for petitioning the Board for review, please consult section 1-7 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards and the NFPA Regulations Governing Petitions to the Board of Directors from Decisions of the Standards Council. Notice of the intent to file such a petition must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Directors within 15 calendar days of the Date of Decision noted in the subject line of this letter. Nov 2014 Agenda Page 17 of 30

18 Standards Council Decision (Final): D#14-6 (REVISED) Standards Council Agenda Item: SC# d Date of Decision*: 14 August 2014 TIA No on NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2014 edition SUMMARY OF ACTION (for convenience only; not part of official decision): The Standards Council voted to uphold the appeal and to issue proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) No on the 2014 edition of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. DECISION: At its August 11-14, 2014 meeting, the Standards Council considered an appeal from John Kovacik of UL, LLC regarding issuance of proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) No on the 2014 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Specifically, the appeal seeks modify section (A)(1) by including the underlined language as follows: Receptacle Outlets Not Part of Permanent Wiring. All 125-volt, singlephase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. In addition to this required ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, listed cord sets or devices incorporating listed ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel identified for portable use shall be permitted. As background, TIA No was balloted through Code-Making Panel 3 (CMP) and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee (CC) in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards (Regs), to determine if it had the necessary three-fourths majority support on technical merit, correlation and emergency nature to establish a recommendation for issuance. The ballot passed the CMP on technical merit and the CC on correlation merit. In addition, the ballot passed the CMP on emergency nature by an overwhelming majority. The ballot failed, however, by one vote, to achieve the necessary support of the CC on emergency nature. When a TIA fails to achieve the recommendation of the responsible committees on both merit and emergency nature, the recommendation of the standards development process is to not issue the TIA. The appeal, however, requests that the Council overturn the action recommended by the standards development process, and issue TIA No The Council has reviewed the entire record concerning this matter and has considered all the arguments put forth in this appeal. The Council has voted to uphold the appeal and to issue TIA No which revises Section 590.6(A)(1) of NFPA 70. On appeal, the Council generally defers to the responsible committees on technical issues; here, the CMP supported the technical merit of the TIA and the CC found no issues with correlation. On the issue of emergency nature, SC# d (REVISED) Page 1 of 2 D#14-6 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 18 of 30

19 the Council may give less deference to the judgment of a correlating committee where, as here, the CMP voted with near unanimous approval of the TIA. The effect of this action is that the language proposed for inclusion within the 2014 edition of NFPA 70 by TIA No. 1133, will be included and issued. Council Members Kerry Bell and Richard Owen recused themselves during the deliberation and vote on this issue. SC# d (REVISED) Page 2 of 2 D#14-6 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 19 of 30

20 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2014 Edition Reference: 590.6(A)(1) TIA 14-6 (SC / TIA Log #1133) Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. The TIA was processed by the NEC Code-Making Panel 3 and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee, and was issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014, with an effective date of September 3, A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process. 1. Revise 590.6(A)(1) to read as follows: Ground-Fault Protection for Personnel. (A) Receptacle Outlets. (1) Receptacle Outlets Not Part of Permanent Wiring. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. In addition to this required ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, listed cord sets or devices incorporating listed ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel identified for portable use shall be permitted. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Nov 2014 Agenda Page 20 of 30

21 NEC CORRELATING COMMITTEE TASK GROUPS Updated October 2014 Proposal/Comment references pertain to the A2013 cycle Task Group Name and Scope Advisory Task Group on Committee Structure. Provide recommendations to the Correlating Committee Chair on the appointment of new members. TG to review: Membership Classification Committee Balance Applicants Credentials & Experience Ambient Temperature Correction Factors TG. Review the basis for ambient temperature correction factors in Tables (B)(2)(a), (b), and (c) (roof top issue). As requested by Panel 6 in Comment 6-14a, this task group is being appointed as an independent task group. [Comment 6-14a] Members and Current Status M.W. Bunker, Jr., Chair Members: R.P. Owen, N.F. LaBrake, Jr., J.T. Dollard, Jr., M.E. McNeil, and D.L. Hittinger. M.J. Johnston & M.W. Earley, ex officio members. Larry Ayer, Chair Jim Dollard, Co-Chair, IBEW Local 98, CMP-13 Stan Folz, NECA, CMP-11 Carmon Colvin, IEC, CMP-1 Mike McNeil, American Chemistry Council Donnie Cook, IAEI, CMP-17 Pat Richardson, IAEI, Florida Tim Shedd, ASHRAE, W. Z. Black, Professor Georgia Tech University David Dini, UL, CMP-2 Bill Fiske, Intertek, CMP-1. Alan Manche, NEMA, CMP-10 Autotransformer TG: Develop Public Inputs to resolve any conflicts between Articles 210 and 450. [CAM 70-2, Proposal 2-60 (210.9), Proposal 9-14 and Comment 9-72 (450.5)] Cable Routing Assemblies TG. Review installation requirements of cable routing assemblies throughout the Code and develop Public Inputs (PIs) to align the requirements with the definition in Article 100. [Comment 3-88] Bill Drake, Chair Larry Ayer, Co-Chair Members from Panel 2 and 9 TG Jim Brunssen, Chair Ernie Gallo, Co-Chair Danny Liggett, CMP-3 Stan Kaufman, CMP-16 George Bish, CMP-16 and Chair of the CMP3/CMP16 Task Group Susan Steine, CMP-3 George Straniero, CMP-3, CMP3/CMP16 TG Proposed PIs submitted to CC, December 2013 Final Report submitted October Nov 2014 Agenda Page 21 of 30

22 Chapter 8 Reorganization TG. Evaluate the possible restructuring and reorganization of Article 800, and Articles 770, 760, and 725 into a more user friendly layout and eliminate redundancies. The TG will also look at Article 770 and 90.3 for possible revisions to accomplish this task. Jim Dollard, Chair Members: Jim Brunssen, Stan Folz, and Alan Manche. Work of the Task Group is complete. See the July 2013 Correlating Committee meeting minutes for the final report of the TG. Communication Raceways TG. Review the use of the term communication raceways in the requirements of the Code to ensure consistency with the definition in Article 100. [Comment 3-41, 3-71 and 16-13] Damage Terms TG. Compare the terms "physical damage" and "severe physical damage" as used throughout the Code. If appropriate, develop Public Inputs to clearly differentiate the terms or transition to the use of a single term code wide. [Proposal 7-28 and Comment 7-4a and associated comments on the voting] DC Requirements TG. Review DC requirements that presently exist and identify any gaps in these requirements. The Task Group shall develop Public Inputs to fill any of gaps identified or provide needed updates to existing requirements. Note: The TG is reminded that the NEC does not use mandatory requirements to reference other standards or codes. There are a number of areas that may be in need of additional DC requirements, such as Articles 240, 300, 410, 480, 645, 690, and 694. Jim Brunssen, Chair Ernie Gallo, Co-Chair Danny Liggett, CMP-3 Stan Kaufman, CMP-16 George Bish, CMP-16 and Chair of the Joint CMP3/CMP16 Task Group Susan Steine, CMP-3 George Straniero, CMP-3 and CMP3/CMP16 Task Group Bill Drake Chair Danny Liggett, Co-Chair Members from Panels 5, 7, and 8 and a member of the Usability TG. Final report submitted. No PIs submitted. John Kovacik, Chair Members: Brian Rock, Mario Spino, Michael O Boyle, Mark Ode, A. Moldoveanu, A. Spina, Ben Hartman, D. Geary, D. Symanski, E. Byaliy, K. Gettman, Michael Stelts, Christel Hunter, Dilberto Momdal, and Bill Cantor. The Correlating Committee requests that a member from an enforcement or inspection group be appointed to this TG. 2 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 22 of 30

23 Equipotential Bonding TG. Develop Public Inputs on the following : 1) Establish a common definition of the term equipotential bonding that can be used and applied in the Articles where it is used. 2) Move the definition to Article 100 to comply with the NEC Style Manual. 3) Address Single Conductor vs. Mesh concepts within individual rules where the term equipotential bonding appears. 4) Address the physical and electrical characteristics necessary to achieve equipotential bonding. GFCI Requirements TG. Review specific application GFCI requirements as compared to GFCI requirements in Article 210. Consideration should be given to locating the GFCI requirements in one location to improve consistency. John Kovacik, Chair Bill Fiske, Co-Chair Members from Panels 5, 17 and 19. Alan Manche, Chair Merton Bunker, Co-Chair Members from Panel 2 and 17 and the Usability TG will be appointed. Hazardous Locations Definitions TG. Address unresolved issues pertaining to definitions throughout the code including revisions to the NEC Style Manual to provide direction for all Code-Making Panels. [Comment 14-1] High Voltage TG. Resolve issues with actions taken by Code-Making Panels 1 and 8 on proposals and comments in the 2014 NEC cycle relative to changing the voltage threshold in articles under their purview from 600 volts to 1000 volts. Develop NEC Public Inputs related to indoor and outdoor electrical substations and evaluation of other higher voltage threshold requirements to be included relative to present trends. Richard Owen, Chair Tim Pope, Co-Chair David Hittinger, Bill Lawrence and John Simmons 4/2/14 Recommendation submitted to the Usability TG to move all definitions into Article 100. Neil LaBrake, Chair Roger McDaniel, Co-Chair Members: Alan Peterson, Eddie Guidry, Paul Barnhart, Alan Manche, Donny Cook, Vince Saporita, Lanny Floyd, David Kendall, Dave Mercier, Tim Pope, Tom Adams Ad Hoc members: Larry Cogburn (Chair CMP-8), Ken Boyce (Chair CMP-1) 40 PIs submitted 3 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 23 of 30

24 MC Cable in Health Care Facilities TG. Analysis all data regarding MC cable being allowed to provide mechanical protection for essential electrical systems. Public Inputs should be developed to align the NEC requirements in (C)(5) with the permitted uses validated by product standards. [Comments 15-48, 52, 53 and 54 and Proposals and 15-62]. NEC and NFPA 90A Inter-Committee Task Group. This task group is charged with determining if there are any correlation issues regarding wiring within air-handling spaces in the NEC and NFPA 90A, and, if so, recommending ways to address them (including the development of Public Inputs or, if appropriate, Tentative Interim Amendments. NEC and NFPA 99 Correlation TG. 1. To effectively correlate the HEA-ELS proposals so NFPA and NFPA are not in conflict upon completion of the 2014 NEC development process. 2. To ensure that any proposals that are beyond the original "installation vs. performance" determinations have been effectively and technically substantiated and acted on accordingly. 3. To resolve any conflicts or inconsistencies that arise as a result of the proposed revisions or that arise during the course of this Task Group activity. NEC New Process Editorial TG. Review the NEC for editorial inconsistencies that might cause difficulties when utilizing the new Terra system. PPE Certification Task Group. Evaluate the need for certification to the referenced standards and how the requirement for certification of Personal Protection Equipment could be addressed in NFPA 70E. Palmer Hickman, Chair David Hittinger, Co-Chair Chad Beebe, Thomas Cybula, Jay Kogoma,, Stepehen Lipster, Dave Mercier, Brian Rock, James Seabury, Wes Wheeler, Dave Williams See report submitted 6/4/2014. Further direction requested. SC Decision #13-11 (July 2103) requested the CC appoint a task group chair; chair to appoint members from 90A, CMP-3 and any other relevant CMP(s) Jim Dollard, Chair Neil F. LaBrake, Jr., Chair Members: Walt Vernon (HEA-ELS), Dave Dagenais (HEA-ELS), Jim Costley (HEA-ELS), Jim Dollard (NEC-Correlating Committee), Larry Todd (CMP-15), and Don Talka (NFPA 15) Stan Folz, Chair Vince Saporita, Co-Chair NFPA staff - Tom Adams, Chair Larry Ayer, Co-Chair [References: 70E Tables 130.7(C)(14) and 130.7(F) and NEC CC Minute Item ] 4 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 24 of 30

25 Procedures TG. Review and make necessary changes to the Correlating Committee Policies and Supplemental Operating Procedures to align with the new Regs, and terminology. Bill Drake, Chair Members: Richard Owen, Jim Dollard, Jr., Merton. Bunker, Jr. & Mark Earley. Qualified Person Definition TG. Review all NFPA technical documents under the NEC Correlating Committee s responsibility that use the same definition of Qualified Person and determine if there are any conflicts created from the different definition proposed for NFPA 70E. Determine if proposed revisions to the other technical documents are needed for consistency or if the proposed definition for 70E is suitable for 70E only with the definition of Qualified Person remaining as is in the other documents. Structures, including RV Pedestals TG. Compare the definitions of Structure and Building and make recommendations for revisions to those definitions as appropriate. Establish the differences between structures and equipment for the purpose of requiring grounding electrodes as compared to installing optional or auxiliary electrodes as provided in [Proposal and Comment 19-28]. Neil LaBrake, Jr., Chair Members: Jim Dollard, David Hittinger, Stan Floz, Alan Manche The work of this task group has been completed and the task group is discharged with thanks. The Final Report was provided at the July 24, 2013 Correlating Committee meeting and is attached to the meeting minutes. Neil LaBrake, Chair Robert McCullough, Co-Chair Joseph Marquardt (CMP-1), Susan Newman Scearce (CMP-1), Todd Stafford (CMP-4), Malcolm Allison(CMP-4), William Pancake(CMP-5), Greg Steinman (CMP-5), Paul Dobrowsky (CMP-5), Wade Elliott (CMP-19), Barry Bauman (CMP-19), Ron Chilton (CMP-19) 5 Public Inputs submitted to , , , Article 100 Equipment, and Article 100 Structure. Usability TG. The TG will develop a 2014 edition of the NEC Style Manual and look at the following items for the 2017 cycle: Stan Folz, Chair Members: Bill Fisk, Jim Dollard, Jr., David Hittinger, Paul Dobrowsky, Kim Cervantes (NEC Staff Editor) a. Metal vs. metallic b. Definitions - where placed Provide examples of how and why definitions are placed in Art. 100 or are left in various home articles. i.e. Innerduct c. Review for Complete sentences ( (A) d. Review the overuse of the term provisions and the use of this term instead of requirements e. Section may be used to start a sentence f. Annex A references should revision dates be added 5 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 25 of 30

26 Working Space Clearances TG. Review installations above a ceiling and working space requirements for other equipment that should also be covered in Article [Comment 17-19] Jim Dollard, Chair David Hittinger, Co-Chair Susan Scearce, Chad Kennedy, Keith Lofland, Jeff Holmes, Randy Hunter, Donny Cook, Don Jhonson, Duke Schamel TG work is completed, two PIs submitted on ( No. 1065) and ( No. 1066) 6 Nov 2014 Agenda Page 26 of 30

27 Task Group Report Cable Routing Assembly and Communications Raceway Installations Issues Task Group During the Report on Comments (ROC) portion of the NEC revision cycle to develop the 2014 NEC, the CC identified a number of public comments that had been accepted by CMPs 3 and 16 concerning cable routing assemblies and communications raceways that adversely impacted existing requirements. The CC directed that these comments be reported as Hold. They would need to be revised for consideration during the next (2017) revision cycle. To that end, two task groups were initiated: the Cable Routing Assemblies Task Group and the Communications Raceways Task Group. Upon reviewing the issues, and with the concurrence of the CC Chair, it was determined that all issues could be addressed by a single task group: Cable Routing Assembly and Communications Raceway Installations Issues Task Group. It was the objective that the Task Group be balanced with representation from both CMP 3 and CMP 16 where the major issues resided. The Task Group was populated as follows: Jim Brunssen, Co-Chair, Telcordia, CMP 16, CC Ernie Gallo, Co-Chair, Telcordia, CMP 1, CC Stan Kaufman, Cable-Safe, CMP 16 George Bish, Secure Watch Security, CMP 16 Susan L. Stene, Underwriters Laboratories, CMP 3 George Straniero, AFC Cable Systems, CMP 3 Danny Liggett, DuPont Company, CMP 3, CC. Direction provided to the Task Group cited not only the individual Public Comments of concern, but addressed general concerns and correlation of the definition and requirements throughout the NEC for both cable routing assemblies and communications raceways as follows: Cable Routing Assemblies. Review installation requirements of cable routing assemblies throughout the Code and develop Public Inputs (PIs) to align the requirements with the definition in Article 100. [Comment 3-88], Communications Raceways. Review the use of the term communications raceways in the requirements of the Code to ensure consistency with the definition in Article 100. [Comment 3-41, 3-71, 16-13]. The Task Group completed their assignment with unanimous Task Group concurrence on November 20, 2013, developing 24 draft PIs. The draft PIs were reviewed and accepted by the full CC at the December 13, 2013 teleconference meeting with one exception. That exception concerned the Task Group PI to reject Comment 16-13, as there would be no mechanism under the new epi system to reject former comments. The Task Group resolved the issue by Nov 2014 Agenda Page 27 of 30

28 incorporating following language in the substantiation of PI No. 168: The proposed text of Comment 16-13, reported as "HOLD" by the Correlating Committee, is incorporated in these proposed revisions to (C). During February 3-7, 2014, the co-chairs formerly submitted the PIs on behalf of the Task Group using the new epi system. The 24 PIs are attached herewith for your information. Attachment Public Input No. 156-NFPA [Section No ] Original Hide Markup Applications of Listed Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways. The requirements of shall apply. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Proposal removed the phrase and raceways from Section that now only addresses the applications of listed optical fiber cables. This PI is one of a number of PIs submitted by the Correlating Committee Cable Routing Assembly and Communications Raceways Installation Issues Task Group. This PI, along with the others submitted by the Task Group, is intended to promote consistency in the selection, listing and installation requirements for cable routing assemblies and communications raceways throughout the Code, and align these requirement with the respective definitions in Article 100. Task Group members are: James Brunssen, Co-Chair Ernie Gallo, Co-Chair George Bish Stan Kaufman Danny Liggett Susan Stene George Straniero. Public Input No. 157-NFPA [Section No ] Original Hide Markup Raceways and Cable Routing Assemblies for Premises-Powered Broadband Communications Optical Fiber Cables. The requirements of shall apply. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The revised text correlates with the title of Nov 2014 Agenda Page 28 of 30

29 September 22, 2014 Michael Johnston NEC CC Chair Dear Michael, sent via The CC appointed Task Group on Damage Terms unfortunately could not agree on any language that would better define or differentiate the terms physical damage or severe physical damage. Consequently, the Task Group will not make any Public Input for the 2017 NEC. I attach with this letter the minutes from the teleconferences we held in our attempt to come to a consensus. Please feel free to contact me with any questions on the matter. Sincerely, c: Mark Earley Kimberly Shea Task Group members Nov 2014 Agenda Page 29 of 30