National Fire Codes: Request for Proposals for Revision of Codes and Standards

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology

National Fire Codes: Request for Proposals for Revision of Codes and Standards

AGENCY:

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) proposes to revise some of its fire safety codes and standards and requests proposals from the public to amend existing or begin the process of developing new NFPA fire safety codes and standards. The purpose of this request is to increase public participation in the system used by NFPA to develop its codes and standards. The publication of this notice of request for proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice.

DATES:

Interested persons may submit proposals on or before the dates listed with the standards.

ADDRESSES:

Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, at above address, (617) 770-3000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops building, fire, and electrical safety codes and standards. Federal agencies frequently use these codes and standards as the basis for developing Federal regulations concerning fire safety. Often, the Office of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these standards under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

Request for Proposals

Interested persons may submit proposals, supported by written data, views, or arguments to Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Proposals should be submitted on forms available from the NFPA Codes and Standards Administration Office or on NFPA's Web site at

http://www.nfpa.org.

Each person must include his or her name and address, identify the document and give reasons for the proposal. Proposals received before or by 5 p.m. local time on the closing date indicated would be acted on by the Committee. The NFPA will consider any proposal that it receives on or before the date listed with the codes or standard.

At a later date, each NFPA Technical Committee will issue a report, which will include a copy of written proposals that have been received, and an account of their disposition of each proposal by the NFPA Committee as the Report on Proposals. Each person who has submitted a written proposal will receive a copy of the report.

Document—edition

Document title

Proposal

closing date

NFPA 13—2002

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

11/5/2004

NFPA 13D—2002

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

11/5/2004

NFPA 13R—2002

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height

11/5/2004

NFPA 15—2001

Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

11/29/2004

NFPA 20—2003

Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

12/31/2004

NFPA 24—2002

Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

11/5/2004

NFPA 25—2002

Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

5/27/2005

NFPA 30—2003

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

11/29/2004

NFPA 30A—2003

Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

11/29/2004

NFPA 30B—2002

Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products

11/29/2004

NFPA 32—2004

Standard for Drycleaning Plants

11/29/2004

NFPA 33—2003

Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials

11/29/2004

NFPA 34—2003

Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

11/29/2004

NFPA 40—2001

Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film

11/29/2004

NFPA 58—2004

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

5/27/2005

NFPA 59—2004

Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

5/27/2005

NFPA 68—2002

Guide for Venting of Deflagrations

5/27/2005

NFPA 72—2002

National Fire Alarm Code®

11/5/2004

NFPA 77—2000

Recommended Practice on Static Electricity

11/29/2004

NFPA 80A—2001

Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures

11/29/2004

NFPA 85—2004

Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

5/27/2005

NFPA 86—2003

Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

11/29/2004

NFPA 88A—2002

Standard for Parking Structures

11/29/2004

NFPA 101A—2004

Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

11/29/2004

NFPA 101B—2002

Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures

11/29/2004

NFPA 130—2003

Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems

11/29/2004

NFPA 150—2000

Standard on Fire Safety in Racetrack Stables

11/29/2004

NFPA 258—2001

Recommended Practice for Determining Smoke Generation of Solid Materials

11/29/2004

NFPA 262—2002

Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces

11/29/2004

NFPA 265—2002

Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

11/29/2004

NFPA 268—2001

Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

11/29/2004

NFPA 287—2001

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA)

11/29/2004

NFPA 288—2001

Standard Method of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance Rated Floor Systems

11/29/2004

NFPA 291—2002

Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

11/5/2004

NFPA 301—2001

Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels

11/29/2004

NFPA 407—2001

Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

11/29/2004

NFPA 490—2002

Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate

11/29/2004

NFPA 556—*P

Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard and Fire Risk of Vehicular Furnishing

11/29/2004

NFPA 655—2001

Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions

11/29/2004

NFPA 664—2002

Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

11/29/2004

NFPA 704—2001

Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

11/29/2004

NFPA 853—2003

Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants

11/29/2004

NFPA 1081—2001

Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications

11/29/2004

NFPA 1125—2001

Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors

11/29/2004

NFPA 1500—2002

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

11/29/2004

NFPA 1582—2003

Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments

11/29/2004

NFPA 1583—2000

Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Fighters

11/29/2004

NFPA 1600—2004

Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs

5/27/2005

NFPA 1901—2003

Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

3/31/2006

NFPA 1911—2002

Standard for Service Tests of Fire Pump Systems on Fire Apparatus

4/1/2005

NFPA 1914—2002

Standard for Testing Fire Department Aerial Devices

4/1/2005

NFPA 1915—2000

Standard for Fire Apparatus Preventative Maintenance Program

4/1/2005

NFPA 2001—2004

Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

5/27/2005

NFPA 2112—2001

Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

11/29/2004

NFPA 2113—2001

Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

11/29/2004

*P Proposed NEW drafts are available from NFPA's Web site—

http://www.nfpa.org

or may be obtained from NFPA's Codes and Standards Administration, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

Dated: November 15, 2004.

Hratch Semerjian,

Acting Director.

[FR Doc. 04-25734 Filed 11-18-04; 8:45 am]

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