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National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Phone: 617-770-3000 • Fax: 617-770-0700 • www.nfpa.org
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies
FROM: Kelly Carey, Project Administrator
DATE: December 2, 2015
SUBJECT: NFPA 101 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2017)
According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass
ballot.
27 Members Eligible to Vote
2 Members Not Returned (E. Gleason, G. Szakats)
21 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions (w/ comment: M. Gencarelli, J. Rickard)
4 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions (K. Bush, G. Furdell, M. Gencarelli,
D. Schmitt)
0 Members Abstained on one or more Revisions
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 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations
Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 1
Michael O. Gencarelli I do not see any changes in the FR - shouldn't the "emergency" and "urgent"
be deleted?
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
FR-3503, Section No. 18.2.2.2.11.1, See FR-3503
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3502, Section No. 18.2.2.2.10, See FR-3502
NFPA 101 - TC ON HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
FIRST DRAFT BALLOT - FINAL RESULTS
FR-3501, Section No. 3.3.190.1, See FR-3501
Total Voted : 25
Page 1 of 20
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 22
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 3
Kenneth E. Bush There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke
compartments in hospitals. As was previously stated, the increased size is based upon
a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the
measurement of overall area of the smoke compartment. Even though the hospital
design may be configured for single patient room occupancy, there is no guarantee
that hospital operations will limit these rooms to a single patient. Although not
conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation of larger smoke
compartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires
increased times, and is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the time of day;
staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and
staff, which are not clearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In
addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment in non-sleeping
areas may require additional assistance and time commensurate with patients in
sleeping areas. There is likewise, no specification or guarantee of staff to be
immediately available for patient assistance in these areas. Before this provision
moves forward, further study should be completed to provide appropriate
justification for the actual increased sizes of these compartments in order to maintain
an acceptable level of safety of all building occupants.
FR-3507, Section No. 18.3.7.1, See FR-3507
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 2 of 20
Gary Furdell The proposal to increase from 22,500 to 40,000 sq. ft. was previously defeated on the
floor and has returned with some changes in this cycle. As discussed at the first draft
meeting the basis presented is to be in line with the most recent FGI models. The
models presented, illustrated sleeping compartments designed as single occupancy.
The disagreement discussed was based on sleeping compartments. Although the
design would have single occupant rooms, the actual number of patients is not
limited. A straw vote to limit the 40,000 sq. ft. sleeping compartment to 36 patients
failed. If the FGI design is the reason for the 40,000 sq.ft. sleeping compartment then
there should not be opposition to limiting the patient occupants to 36. The argument
that fire sprinkler protection and trained staff limit the need for these barriers does
not weigh when factoring the failure of active fire protection i.e. human factors of the
staff, and the fire sprinkler systems dependence on the municipal water system. This
coupled with the compartment size nearly doubling which will increase the travel
distance out of the compartment of origin, and the amount of time that medically
compromised patients being not capable of self preservation having a longer time
exposure to a hostile environment. Passive fire protection is all that is left when active
fire protection fails. Maintaining the number of barriers does not actually change the
design. The smoke doors are held open with magnetic hold open devices. The only
design change is for Hospital to have less barriers to maintain. The proposal does not
substantiate the need to decrease the level of protection. The sleeping compartment
should remain 22,500 sq.ft. or the smoke compartment be limited in patient numbers
to prevent a higher level of risk to a higher number of patients.
Dennis L. Schmitt With a proposed increase in Hospital sleeping compartments from 22,500sf
to 40,000sf as outlined in 18.3.7.1 (3)(b) and having an occupant load of up to
50 or more persons the area nursing staff will have to cover during an
emergency is excessive. Nursing staff will be required to cover a larger area
and may be limited on visual control of the unit due to this proposed size
increase. The sleeping room smoke compartment should remain at 22,500sf.
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3509, Section No. 19.1.6.2, See FR-3509
Total Voted : 25
Page 3 of 20
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 22
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 3
Kenneth E. Bush There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke
compartments in hospitals. As was previously stated, the increased size is based upon
a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the
measurement of overall area of the smoke compartment. Even though the hospital
design may be configured for single patient room occupancy, there is no guarantee
that hospital operations will limit these rooms to a single patient. Although not
conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation of larger smoke
compartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires
increased times, and is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the time of day;
staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and
staff, which are not clearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In
addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment in non-sleeping
areas may require additional assistance and time commensurate with patients in
sleeping areas. There is likewise, no specification or guarantee of staff to be
immediately available for patient assistance in these areas. Before this provision
moves forward, further study should be completed to provide appropriate
justification for the actual increased sizes of these compartments in order to maintain
an acceptable level of safety of all building occupants.
FR-3508, Section No. 19.3.7.1, See FR-3508
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 4 of 20
Gary Furdell The proposal to increase from 22,500 to 40,000 sq. ft. was previously defeated on the
floor and has returned with some changes in this cycle. As discussed at the first draft
meeting the basis presented is to be in line with the most recent FGI models. The
models presented, illustrated sleeping compartments designed as single occupancy.
The disagreement discussed was based on sleeping compartments. Although the
design would have single occupant rooms, the actual number of patients is not
limited. A straw vote to limit the 40,000 sq. ft. sleeping compartment to 36 patients
failed. If the FGI design is the reason for the 40,000 sq.ft. sleeping compartment then
there should not be opposition to limiting the patient occupants to 36. The argument
that fire sprinkler protection and trained staff limit the need for these barriers does
not weigh when factoring the failure of active fire protection i.e. human factors of the
staff, and the fire sprinkler systems dependence on the municipal water system. This
coupled with the compartment size nearly doubling which will increase the travel
distance out of the compartment of origin, and the amount of time that medically
compromised patients being not capable of self preservation having a longer time
exposure to a hostile environment. Passive fire protection is all that is left when active
fire protection fails. Maintaining the number of barriers does not actually change the
design. The smoke doors are held open with magnetic hold open devices. The only
design change is for Hospital to have less barriers to maintain. The proposal does not
substantiate the need to decrease the level of protection. The sleeping compartment
should remain 22,500 sq.ft. or the smoke compartment be limited in patient numbers
to prevent a higher level of risk to a higher number of patients.
Dennis L. Schmitt With a proposed increase in Hospital sleeping compartments from 22,500sf
to 40,000sf as outlined in 19.3.7.1 (1)(b) and having an occupant load of 30
patients the area nursing staff will have to cover during an emergency is
excessive. Nursing staff will be required to cover a larger area and may be
limited on visual control of the unit due to this proposed size increase. The
sleeping room smoke compartment should remain at 22,500sf.
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
FR-3514, New Section after 20.2.2.2.5, See FR-3514
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 5 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
FR-3546, Section No. 18.1.1.1.9, See FR-3546
FR-3551, New Section after 3.3.242, See FR-3551
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3515, New Section after 21.2.2.2.5, See FR-3515
Total Voted : 25
Page 6 of 20
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli I disagree that this statement is confusing. It has helped me to properly
classify an occupancy more times than I remember. If this is removed, how
will we determine the difference between a bed for sleeping accommodation
from a bed in an ambulatory occupancy?
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
FR-3556, Section No. 18.1.6.6, See FR-3556
Total Voted : 25
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3552, Section No. 18.1.4.2, See FR-3552
Total Voted : 25
Page 7 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 1
FR-3519, Sections 18.2.3.4, 18.2.3.5, See FR-3519
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3504, Section No. 18.2.2.2.11 [Excluding any Sub-Sections], See FR-3504
FR-3511, Section No. 18.2.2.2.5.2, See FR-3511
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 8 of 20
John A. Rickard The reference in 18.2.3.4(9)(f) should be to 18.2.3.4(9)(e), not 18.2.3.4(6)(e).
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 23
Affirmative with Comment 1
John A. Rickard The TC vote included the correction of the typo in the spelling of "louvre"
(which should be "louver."
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli This makes no sense – if a space is physically separated from the corridor by
walls and doors why would we consider it “open to the corridor”? If others
have issue with the requirements for corridor doors and walls it should be
addressed in other areas of the code.
Abstain 0
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3558, Section No. 18.3.6.1, See FR-3558
FR-3539, Section No. 18.2.4.4, See FR-3539
Total Voted : 25
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 9 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3512, Section No. 18.7.5.7.1, See FR-3512
FR-3560, New Section after 18.5.1.3, See FR-3560
Total Voted : 25
FR-3534, Section No. 18.3.6.2.1, See FR-3534
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 10 of 20
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli I disagree that this statement is confusing. It has helped me to properly
classify an occupancy more times than I remember. If this is removed, how
will we determine the difference between a bed for sleeping accommodation
from a bed in an ambulatory occupancy?
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3553, Section No. 19.1.4.2, See FR-3553
Total Voted : 25
FR-3547, Section No. 19.1.1.1.9, See FR-3547
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 11 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
FR-3505, Section No. 19.2.2.2.11, See FR-3505
Total Voted : 25
FR-3510, Section No. 19.2.2.2.5.2, See FR-3510
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3557, Section No. 19.1.6.6, See FR-3557
Page 12 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli This makes no sense – if a space is physically separated from the corridor by
walls and doors why would we consider it “open to the corridor”? If others
have issue with the requirements for corridor doors and walls it should be
addressed in other areas of the code.
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
FR-3518, Section No. 19.4.2, See FR-3518
FR-3559, Section No. 19.3.6.1, See FR-3559
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3520, Section No. 19.2.3.4, See FR-3520
Page 13 of 20
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
FR-3513, Section No. 19.7.5.7.1, See FR-3513
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3561, New Section after 19.5.1.2, See FR-3561
Total Voted : 25
Page 14 of 20
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
FR-3540, Section No. 20.3.7, See FR-3540
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3562, Section No. 20.2.4, See FR-3562
FR-3554, Section No. 20.1.4.2, See FR-3554
Total Voted : 25
Page 15 of 20
Kenneth E. Bush There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke
compartments in these facilities. As was previously stated, the increased size is based
upon a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the
measurement of the overall area of the smoke compartment. Although not
conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation of larger smoke
compartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires
increased times, and is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the time of day;
staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and
staff, which are not clearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In
addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment may require
additional assistance and time. There is likewise, no specification or guarantee of staff
to be immediately available for patient assistance. Before this provision moves
forward, further study should be completed to provide appropriate justification for
the actual increased sizes of these compartments in order to maintain an acceptable
level of safety of all building occupants.
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3555, Section No. 21.1.4.2, See FR-3555
FR-3516, Section No. 20.7.5.5.1, See FR-3516
Total Voted : 25
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 16 of 20
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
FR-3541, Section No. 21.3.7.2, See FR-3541
FR-3563, Section No. 21.2.4, See FR-3563
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 17 of 20
Kenneth E. Bush There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke
compartments in these facilities. As was previously stated, the increased size is based
upon a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the
measurement of the overall area of the smoke compartment. Although not
conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation of larger smoke
compartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires
increased times, and is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the time of day;
staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and
staff, which are not clearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In
addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment may require
additional assistance and time. There is likewise, no specification or guarantee of staff
to be immediately available for patient assistance. Before this provision moves
forward, further study should be completed to provide appropriate justification for
the actual increased sizes of these compartments in order to maintain an acceptable
level of safety of all building occupants.
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
FR-3548, Section No. A.18.1.3.4, See FR-3548
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3517, Section No. 21.7.5.5.1, See FR-3517
Total Voted : 25
Page 18 of 20
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli I disagree that this statement is confusing. It has helped me to properly
classify an occupancy more times than I remember. If this is removed, how
will we determine the difference between a bed for “sleeping
accommodation” from a bed in an ambulatory occupancy?
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 24
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 1
Michael O. Gencarelli I disagree that this statement is confusing. It has helped me to properly
classify an occupancy more times than I remember. If this is removed, how
will we determine the difference between a bed for “sleeping
accommodation” from a bed in an ambulatory occupancy?
Abstain 0
Eligible to Vote: 27
Not Returned : 2
Geza Szakats,Eric Gleason
Vote Selection Votes Comments
Affirmative 25
Affirmative with Comment 0
Negative 0
Abstain 0
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
FR-3533, Section No. A.19.3.6.2.4, See FR-3533
FR-3549, Section No. A.19.1.3.4, See FR-3549
Total Voted : 25
Total Voted : 25
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 19 of 20
For Simple majority and also two-third majority election; the simple affirmative votes needed are 14 and the two-
third affirmative votes needed are 17
Page 20 of 20