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Address List No PhoneCommissioning and Integrated TestingMilosh T. PuchovskyAlternateWorcester Polytechnic InstituteDepartment of Fire Protection Engineering100 Institute RoadWorcester, MA 01609Principal: Cecil Bilbo, Jr.Mark L. RochholzAlternateAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation1000 Milwaukee Avenue, 5th FloorGlenview, IL 60025-2423Principal: Daniel J. O'Connor08/22/2012Matthew J. KlausCMI-AAASE 10/18/2011 Richard Jay RobertsM 10/18/2011CMI-AAA AlternateCMI-AAAHoneywell Life Safety3825 Ohio AvenueSt. Charles, IL 60174National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Jeffery G. Van KeurenI 10/18/2011 Alan H. SactorU 10/18/2011CMI-AAA AlternateCMI-AAAUniversity of MarylandDepartment of Environmental Safety3115 Chesapeake Building, #338College Park, MD 20742Association of Higher Education Facilities OfficersPrincipal: Paul F. Dunphy, Jr.Jack W. ThackerM 10/18/2011 Shawn W. ThompsonAlternateCMI-AAA AlternateAllan Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of So. CaliforniaFike Corporation3233 Enterprise Street704 SW 10th StreetBrea, CA 92821Blue Springs, MO 64015National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Kimberly A. GrunerInstaller/MaintainerPrincipal: John L. HulettM 10/18/2011CMI-AAARandolph W. TuckerAlternateccrd partners808 Travis, Suite 200Houston, TX 77002Principal: John E. Kampmeyer, Sr.M 10/18/2011CMI-AAABill FremisNonvoting MemberDefence Construction Canada141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 801Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3 CanadaSE 08/09/2012 Terry L. VictorCMI-AAA AlternateTyco/SimplexGrinnell705 Digital Drive, Suite NLinthicum, MD 21090Principal: Rodger ReiswigU 03/05/2012 Matthew J. KlausCMI-AAA Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-747108/26/2011CMI-AAA5

PART 3 – A2014 PRE-FIRST DRAFT (QUINCY)MEETING MINUTES

NFPA 3 & 4Technical Committee on Commissioning andIntegrated Testing of Fire and Life Safety Systems(CMI-AAA)NFPA 4 Draft Development Meeting June 25 & 26, 2012NFPA Headquarters Boston, MAMinutes of Meeting1. Meeting called to order 8:00 AM Eastern, Wednesday July 25, 2012.2. Self Introductions were made.Attendees:Principal MembersMaurice Pilette, ChairJohn BenderCecil BilboArt BlackBruce CampbellShane ClaryPaul DunphyLawrence ForshnerDavid FrableKimberly GrunerDavid HagueJohn KampmeyerWilliam KoffelRussell LeavittNorbert MakowkaPascal PfeifferRodger ReiswigRobert SchifilitiKenneth SchneiderRobert TabetJeffery Van KeurenAlternate MembersDaniel FinneganCoy HillThomas NortonThomas ParrishTerry VictorMatthew Klaus, NFPA Staff LiaisonGuestsElena CarrollMark ConroyMateus LealDavid LeBlancFred LeberJames McDermottRyan Quinn3. Staff referenced e-mail packet sent prior to the meeting (and resent upon request) for Agenda of themeeting.4. Motion was made to approve the minutes from the prior Orlando meeting. Motion seconded andminutes approved.5. Chair introduced Kathleen Almand, Executive Director NFPA Research Foundation to discuss currentproject on Inspection Testing and Maintenance (ITM) frequencies. A meeting was held at NFPA onJune 24, of which several NFPA 4 committee members attended. She noted that CaliforniaPolytechnic State University (Cal Poly) was hired to investigate this process and rationalize thedetermination of ‘test frequency’. This project is scheduled to be completed in October 2012. Theproject minutes and updates will be sent to NFPA staff for distribution to the committee.6. Chair introduced NFPA VP of Engineering, Chris Dubay, to review new NFPA process. Handoutswere distributed: 3 pages- page 1 old process - proposals through document issuance, page 2 reengineered - input through document issuance, page 3 - re-engineered valid floor motions(NITMAMs) old vs. new. Demonstrated how to submit public input using the new process. Can edita chapter at a time or a section. It compares the changed data and then brings back the legislativetext for you. The document is then provided in a customized view for the user. Currently acceptingboth methods old and new, but plan to move to the new process only in the future.7. Staff introduced Paul Crossman, NFPA business department who provided an overview on NFPAcertifications. Four current NFPA certifications: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), FireInspector 1, CFPS2, and Plan Reviewer. There has been an interest for CxA and ITA, but needs agood demand quantity and then experts to write questions and test information. Staff asked if thePage 1 of 2

5.26.27.committee thinks NFPA needs to invest more time on certifications. General discussion about thisby the committee.Staff announcement was made regarding Council direction. The NFPA 4 document is to focus onintegration and interconnections and NOT testing or modifying the original standard//code.There should be no performance relating to the individual system, only the integration orinterconnections.Chair noted Standards Council decisions regarding NFPA 72 subject on testing Emergency ControlSystem interface device. Comments regarding requirements of reconnection of circuit, verifyproperly connected in NFPA 72, yet testing or verification of the interface is in question. Expectedresolution of this decision in next few months.Task group status reports were presented. Staff noted that he will draft any work completed at thismeeting as committee statements, 1st revision.Kim Gruner presented the task group work update for draft sections 4.4-4.6. Staff made livemodifications throughout committee discussion. Committee determined the task group still needs towork on the ITA Qualifications.David Hague presented task group report for Test Plan section. Dave noted ‘SAMPLES’ will go inthe annex. There are likely others, but these are a set of possible examples.Chair requested discussion regarding draft 4.3 Periodic testing. Discussion whether to delete, use 5years, or change to 10 years. The committee resulted in striking the 5 year requirement (19 votingmembers: Majority voted for deleting/moving to annex with 8 voting against deleting). The ‘Plan’ iswhere this time frequency can be created based on more facts about the installation and risk.Committee moved the 5 year requirement to an Annex recommendation until other substantiateddata supporting a frequency is established.Chair requested a Task group created to develop a plan based on Risk Analysis, to identify why andwhat triggers. Task group volunteers - Bruce Campbell (chair), David Frable, Jeff Van Keuren, DanFinnegan, Cecil Bilbo. Also need annex to 4.3.3. Staff identified there have been more calls on thissection than any others.Broke into task groups at 4:40PM.Day 2, July 26, 2012. Call to order 8:04AM. Task group break out. Chair requested task groups toidentify ‘new systems captured, but are existing systems captured?’Full committee re-grouped at 9:49 AM.Art Black presented task group report for Chapter 1. Committee discussion regarding retroactivity,Log #8. Resulted in vote to remove task group work on adding Retroactivity. 22 voting members.15 voted to remove the task group added 1.4 Retroactivity. 4 voted to keep it (3 abstain).Bruce Campbell presented task group regarding Risk Analysis. A vote was requested to removeAHJ from this section. 11 voted to strike, 7 voted to keep.There is a Chapter 2 public input, but NFPA 25 is not currently referenced in the document so willnot be added at this time.Bob Schifiliti presented Chapter 3 task group updates. Determined to leave TESTING definition ‘asis’ yet the task group will continue to work on this section (Log #78)Kim Gruner presented chapter 4 task group updates. A vote was requested again for A.4.3.1regarding 5 years in the Annex. 10 voted to keep in annex. 5 against keeping.Bill Koffel presented Chapter 5 task group updates. Committee deleted 5.2.5 as it treads onindividual standard requirements. Voted overwhelmingly to delete, along with Annex.Bill Koffel also presented Chapter 6 task group updates.Chair reminded council’s directive regarding infringement upon individual standard requirements.He asked committee and task groups to identify anything that infringes upon the individualdocuments (similar to committee action on draft 5.2.5 deletion).Chair requested committee discussion regarding NFPA 3 moving to a Standard. It will be the firstitem on the table for discussion at the next committee meeting when moving to NFPA 3 work.Committee requested obtaining responses from those that have USED the document. Staff noted acouple companies that mentioned using it. Most inquiries note that it is not descriptive enough andthey desire more framework. Several inquiries to NFPA also struggle developing the ‘team’. A formis not provided, so they want samples. An NFPA 3 Handbook is coming out this fall, developed by agroup from our Committee (Cecil Bilbo, Doug Fisher and Dave Hague).Chair asked for international point of view. Pascal Pfeiffer noted European acceptance with 3 aseither Recommended Practice or Standard. He identified the need for NFPA 4 as Standard.Possible wait for another revision period on NFPA 3 before moving to Standard.Page 2 of 2

28. Staff noted that we can do a Committee Proposal at San Diego regarding NFPA 3 moving to aStandard, if requested.29. Meeting adjourned 3:15PM Eastern time.Page 3 of 2

PART 4 – A2014 REVISION CYCLE DATES

Annual 2014 Revision Cycle (New Process)Process StagePublic InputStage(First Draft)Process StepPublic Input Closing Date ‐ ElectronicFinal date for TC First Draft MeetingPosting of First Draft and TC BallotFinal date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballotFinal date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot ‐ recircPosting of First Draft for CC MeetingFinal date for CC First Draft MeetingPosting of First Draft and CC BallotFinal date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballotFinal date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot ‐ recircPost Final First Draft for Public CommentPublic Comment closing date ‐ ElectronicFinal Date to Publish Notice of Consent DocumentsAppeal Closing Date for Consent DocumentsFinal date for TC Second Draft MeetingPosting of Second Draft and TC BallotFinal date for Receipt of TC Second Draft BallotComment StageFinal date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc(Second Draft)Posting of Second Draft for CC MtgFinal date for CC Second Draft MeetingPosting of Second Draft and CC BallotFinal date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballotFinal date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot ‐ recircPost Final Second Draft for NITMAM ReviewDates for TCDates for /18/20145/9/2014Tech SessionPreparation(& Issuance)Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing DatePosting of Certified Amending Motions and Consent DocumentsAppeal Closing Date for Consent DocumentsSC Issuance Date for Consent DocumentsTech SessionAssociation Meeting for Documents with CAMs6/9‐12/20146/9‐12/2014Appeals andIssuanceAppeal Closing Date for Documents with CAMsSC Issuance Dates for Documents with CAMs6/24/20148/12‐14/20146/24/20148/12‐14/2014

PART 5 – TASK GROUP ORGANIZATION CHART

NFPA 4 – TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF August 22, 2012Maurice Pilette – CHAIRPERSON Kimberly Gruner – SECRETARYChapter 4 Task GroupTG Leader ‐ Kim GrunerTerry VictorPaul DunphyKen SchneiderRoland HugginsCecil BilboPascal PfeifferTask Group – Test Methodology/Test Documentation (CH 5)TG Leader – Bill KoffelLarry ForshnerBob TabetDave HagueEd LedouxGeorge ChurchPeter WillseFrank van OvermeirenJohn HulettWarren OlsenMark RochholzRichard RobertsDan O’ConnorBruce ClarkeShawn ThompsonCoy HillMark BuschmanEli HowardDave LeblancTanya GlumacBruce CampbellChapter 3 “Definitions” Task GroupTask Group ‐ Periodic Testing (Test Frequency)TG Leader ‐ Bob SchifilitiTG Leader ‐ Joe NobleJohn BenderDave FrableBrad CroninDave LowreyBob CaputoShane ClaryBob KasiskiRuss LeavittBruce CampbellDoug FisherJohn KampmeyerTom HammerbergJosh ElvoveJeff Van KeurenArt BlackNichole FraleyAlan Sactor

NFPA 4 – TASK GROUP (TG) ORGANIZATION AS OF January 5, 2012Maurice Pilette – CHAIRPERSON Kimberly Gruner – SECRETARYTask Group – Sample Test Plan Task GroupTG Leader ‐ Doug FisherDave FrableDave HagueJohn HulettDave LeblancWarren OlsenBob TabetTask Group – Chapter 1 “Scope” Task GroupTG Leader ‐ Art BlackDoug FisherTom HammerbergMike DevoreTerry VictorDave FrableNorbert MakowkaJohn KampmeyerBob TabetRodger ReiswigDave LowreyRisk Analysis Task GroupTG Leader ‐Jeffrey Van KeurenDan FinneganDave FrableCecil BilboBruce Campbell

PART 6 – NFPA 3 PUBLIC INPUT

Report on Proposals – June 2014NFPA 33- Log #3Shane M. Clary, Bay Alarm CompanyRevise to read:1.1 Scope. This recommended practice provides the recommended procedures, methods, and documentation forcommissioning and integrated testing of commissioning of active and passive fire protection and life safety systems andtheir interconnections with other building systems.NFPA 4 is to be the Standard for the Testing of Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Thus, thereferance to "testing" should be removed from the scope of NFPA 3.3- Log #9Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceRevise to read:1.1 Scope. This recommended practice provides the recommended procedures, methods, and documentation forcommissioning and integrated testing of commissioning of active and passive fire protection and life safety systems andtheir interconnections with other building systems.1.2* Purpose. The purpose of this recommended practice is to describe the commissioning process and integratedtesting that process that will ensure fire protection and life safety systems perform in conformity with the design intent.Remove integrated systems testing because it is in the scope of NFPA 4.3- Log #10Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceDelete section as shown:1.3.3 Integrated testing should verify and document the following:(1) Performance in accordance with applicable codes and standards(2) Compliance with BOD and OPR(3)* Sequence of operation(4) Installation in accordance with manufacturers’ published instructions(5) Accuracy of diagrams of system interconnections and device locationsDelete integrated systems testing as it is now within the scope of NFPA 4.3- Log #11Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceDelete section as shown:1.3.5* The recommendations for the integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems and equipment in thisdocument should apply when required by applicable codes or standards or the project specification.Delete the integrated systems testing recommendations because it is now within the scope of NFPA 4.Printed on 8/14/20121

Report on Proposals – June 2014NFPA 33- Log #14Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceRevise to read:Tests performed at the completion of installation to confirm compliance with applicablemanufacturers’ installation specifications, applicable codes and standards, and or the project BOD and OPR.Changed "and" to "or" in 2 locations because all of the items in the compliance list may not exist. Forexample there may not be a code or standard that is applicable. Edited integrated systems testing because it is thesystems that are integrated and not the testing.3- Log #1David R. Hague, Liberty Mutual InsuranceDelete (12) to as shown:(12)* L - Warranty reviewThe warranty review only applies for re-commissioning or retro-commissioning and does not belonghere. In a related proposal, I have recommended moved the related annex text to Chapter 8.3- Log #5Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceAdd a new section to read:6.2.2.4 The fire protection and life safety commissioning team should document the following:(1) Where data sharing systems occur in the project(2) Compatibility of data sharing systems(3) Where gateways or interfaces are recommended between data sharing systems(4) The responsible parties for each portion of the interconnection(5) Degrade mode for each data sharing system upon loss of communicationMove section 6.5 to be under the design phase of integrated systems commissioning rather than aseparate section.3- Log #6Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceAdd a new section to read:6.3.2 Integrated systems testing should comply with the requirements of NFPA 4.Insert language here for testing according to NFPA 4. There is also a public input to delete Chapter 7.Printed on 8/14/20122

Report on Proposals – June 2014NFPA 33- Log #7Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceDelete text as shown:6.5 Data Sharing Systems. During the design phase, the fire protection and life safety commissioning team shoulddocument the following:(1) Where data sharing systems occur in the project(2) Compatibility of data sharing systems(3) Where gateways or interfaces are recommended between data sharing systems(4) The responsible parties for each portion of the interconnection(5) Degrade mode for each data sharing system upon loss of communicationDelete section 6.5 and insert the text at a new section under the design phase work in Chapter 6.Printed on 8/14/20123

Report on Proposals – June 2014NFPA 33- Log #8Michael D. DeVore, State Farm InsuranceDelete Chapter 7 as shown:Chapter 7 Integrated System Testing7.1 General.7.1.1 This chapter applies to the testing of integrated systems provided for fire protection or life safety.7.1.2 Personnel responsible for integrated testing should meet the qualifications listed in 4.2.8 for ITa.7.2 Test Frequency.7.2.1* In new construction, integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems should occur following:(1) Verification of completeness and integrity of building construction(2) * Individual system functional operation and acceptance as required in applicable installation standards tests(3) Completion of pre-functional tests of integrated systems7.2.2 Existing fire protection and life safety systems should have periodic integrated testing.7.2.2.1 Integrated systems that were commissioned upon installation in accordance with Chapter 6 should haveintegrated testing at the interval specified in the commissioning plan.7.2.2.2 For integrated systems that were not commissioned, an integrated testing plan should be developed to identifythe appropriate extent and frequency of integrated system testing.7.2.3 In addition to periodic integrated testing, integrated system testing should be done when any of the followingevents occurs:(1) New component fire protection or life safety systems are installed and interconnected to existing fire protectionand life safety systems.(2) Existing fire protection or life safety systems are modified to become components of interconnected systems.(3) Interconnections or sequence of operations of existing integrated fire protection and life safety systems aremodified.7.3 Test Method.7.3.1* Integrated testing should demonstrate that the final integrated system installation complies with the specificdesign objectives for the project and applicable codes and standards7.3.2* Integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems should verify the interconnections function properly.7.3.3* During integrated testing, equipment should be tested in accordance with the applicable installation standard toverify syste

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