National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-7070 www.nfpa.org Technical Committee on Emergency Communication Systems 2016 Second Draft Meeting Minutes San Diego, CA June 24 & 25, 2014 Wayne Moore-Chair A. 6.24.14 TC meeting called to order by Chair Wayne Moore at 8:06 AM B. Introductions of all present, plus 6 guests C. Sign in sheets gathered by NFPA staff, see attached roster of attendees D. Agenda was reviewed and Approved, E. Meeting Minutes for First Draft were Approved F. Discussion/presentation on Process for Second Draft Actions G. Reviewed Task Group activities, noted below. H. Worked on various PC s (Total of 35 PC s to work) I. Lunch break at 11:50 AM to 1:00 PM J. Resumed meeting at 1:00 PM to review proposed Annex K. 1:30 PM worked on various PC s L. 6:20 PM Closed the session for the day M. 6.25.14 Session called to order at 8:00 AM N. Al Ramirez of UL presented an update on CI Cables listings O. Next steps Ballots and CC reviews actions P. New Business: None Q. A total of 39 PC and CI were processed in this session R. Closed session 11:40 AM. a. The meeting closed on a sobering note, this will be Wayne Moore s last session as Chair, and Wayne took Chapter 24 from an idea to a very valuable part of NFPA 72. His leadership is respected and the committee looks forward to his continued participation within the committee.
The following task groups are for record only. Most of the tasks are closed and noted. They will be removed with when the next cycle starts. Task Group Scope Documentation Review Ch 24 documentation requirements and recommend reduction in duplicative material and relocate some material to appropriate locations for improved flow. Report: Completed, 11 PI s submitted, with renumbering of sections Numbering of Sections Review Ch 24 numbering and recommend ways to reduce length of section paragraph numbering and to promote major headings for improved usability. Report: See above for comments, Risk Analysis Where do we make this mandatory? Is required for MNS System. Impacts on Combination Systems where MNS is involved. Report: John reported on actions taken, submitted various PI s. Tried to simplify the process, lots of discussion will review the PI s in detail LOC Mounting Heights and define use by Occupant vs. Authorized user Develop language and PI Report: Submitted PI s Req for Monitoring FA and MNS Stand Alone Systems Develop Language and PI Report: Submitted PI s Chair John Fuoto Scott Lacey Scott Lacey Members Andrew Woodward, Rodger Reiswig, Sean Remke Andrew Woodward, Rodger Reiswig, Sean Remke Sean Remke, Oded Aron, Joe Collins, Joe Ripp, Aviv Siegel, Ray Hansen, Waymon Jackson Derek Matthews, Ray Hansen
Test Schedule for Elevator Define and prepare PI Report: Submitted PI s Wayne Moore Test Schedule Area of Refuge Communication Systems Clean up 14.4.3.2; LSC 101 7.2.12 Develop PI Report: TG has draft of changes, need to submit CI to ECS and Chp 14 TMS FPRF Research on Messaging What should we put into our code for guidance and direction Develop PI Report: Submitted PI s Worked SR s and submitted in this session Technology for Providing Intelligibility May need to allow non-fire listed products for certain applications Report: TG submitted PI s Audio Circuit db Loss Evaluate data from chapter 23, place in Annex Develop PI Report: Need some outside SME on this topic, need placeholder into document 24.4.2.8 Review Evacuation Signals Correlate with Chp 18, change title to just evac. Revise and create PI Report: Formed a TG to review and develop revisions to submitted PI Rodger Reiswig Dan Finnegan John Fuoto Charlie Hall Dan Finnegan Derek Mathews, Dan Finnegan, Waymon Jackson John Fuoto, Wayne Moore Mike Pallett, Denise Pappas, Andrew Woodward, Wayne Moore, Derek Mathews, Dan Finnegan, Joe Collins Waymon Jackson, Joe Dafin, Jim Chambers Mike Pallett, Jim Mongeau
Prescriptive vs Performance Base for Risk Analysis Develop PI Report: PI s submitted Area of Refuge Compare actual requirements with other two way requirements Report: PI s submitted LCD screens that would be primary visual notification appliances Review and develop PI Report: PI s submitted Review of First Draft Document NEW (9.09.13) Review FD accuracy as printed, including Correlation Review Communication Systems for Elevator and Stairs NEW (9.11.13) Overlap of Systems-Recommendations ECS-PRO ColorationCollaboration Define Zone/Notification To be worked next cycle Sean Remke Mike Pallett Mike Pallett Mike Pallett-rep ECS Ray Hansen, Waymon Jackson, Derek Mathews Needs to work with Rodgers task group Derek Mathews -Chair John Fannin Joe Collins Joe Ripp, Andrew Woodward Jim Mongeau, Mike Pallett, tbd Submitted Daniel P Finnegan Secretary ECS TC