first revisions with final ballot results

First Revision No. 1510-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]

Change title of Article 400 to Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CMP 6Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 17:01:44 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is being done to mirror the scope of the article in 400.1, and also to clear up any misconceptions that might lead one to believe thatthis article covers the cable wiring methods addressed in Chapter three.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 2460-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 400]

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12 Eligible Voters0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All0 Affirmative with Comments0 Negative with Comments0 Abstention

Affirmative AllBrush, Edwin F.Friedman, Samuel B.Huddleston, Jr., Robert L.Kent, Gerald W.Laidler, William F.Picard, Paul R.Riedl, KennethSmith, Michael W.Stacey, JohnWall, Carl TimothyXerri, MarioZimnoch, Joseph S.

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See attached file for renumbering in Articles 400 and 402

Supplemental Information

File Name DescriptionPanel_6_Global_FR_1519_cjf_renumbering.docx


Submitter Full Name: CMP 6Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 13:25:27 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This will make the NEC more user friendly by following an already established pattern that the .10 and .12 sections of an article isuses permitted and uses not permitted, respectively.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 4207-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 402.5]Public Input No. 4210-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 402.3]Public Input No. 796-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 400.7]Public Input No. 804-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 402.11]

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Affirmative AllBrush, Edwin F.Friedman, Samuel B.Huddleston, Jr., Robert L.Kent, Gerald W.Laidler, William F.Picard, Paul R.Riedl, KennethSmith, Michael W.Stacey, JohnWall, Carl TimothyXerri, MarioZimnoch, Joseph S.


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See attached file of revised Table 110.26(A)(1).


File Name DescriptionFR_18_edited.docx


Submitter Full Name: CMP 1Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 04:30:01 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision incorporates the work of a Correlating Committee Task Group to: (1) resolve issues with actions taken by Code-making Panels1 and 8 on proposals and comments in the 2014 NEC cycle relative to changing the voltage threshold in articles under their purview from600 volts to 1000 volts, (2) address indoor and outdoor electrical substations, and (3) evaluate other higher voltage threshold requirementsto be included relative to present trends.

The revision of this table brings in the voltage ranges and clearance distances from Table 110.34(A).

The correlation of SI units is consistent with other tables in Article 110 such as Table 110.34(A).

Editorially removed the word as from Condition 2.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 688-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 110.26(A)(1)]Public Input No. 2859-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 110.26(A)(1)]Public Input No. 3262-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 110.26(A)(1)]Public Input No. 1556-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 110.26(A)(1)]

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Affirmative AllAnthony, Michael A.Barrios, Louis A.Boyce, Kenneth P.Deike, Jr., Roland E.Gallo, Ernest J.Hickman, Palmer L.Hittinger, David L.Iverson, Donald R.Pierce, James F.Sassaman, Harry J.Sayler, Kent A.Sood, Mohinder P.


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Annex C

1. Reorder existing Tables, as follows:

(1) C.5 becomes C.6

(2) C.5(A) becomes C.6(A)

(3) C.6 becomes C.5

(4) C.6(A) becomes C.5(A)

2. Insert new Tables C.7 and C.7(A), per attached, and renumber existing C.7 through C.12(A).

3. Update Table of Contents at beginning of Annex C.


File Name DescriptionTable_C.7_2128_BC.docx Table_C.7.A_2128_BC.docx FR_2128_Table_C.7_edited.docx FR_2128_Table_C.7A_edited.docx



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Existing tables for LFNC-A and LFNC-B have been re-ordered, alphabetically.

The new Table C.7 and Table C.7(A) identify fills for LFNC-C to Annex C for both concentrically stranded conductors and compactconductors.

Response Message:Public Input No. 1069-NFPA 70-2014 [Annex C]Public Input No. 1071-NFPA 70-2014 [Annex C]

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Affirmative AllCampbell, David M.Cogburn, Larry D.Gerstetter, David A.Hengst, Kenneth W.Jackson, PeteJohnson, Gary K.Kendall, David H.Loyd, Richard E.Myers, Paul W.Offerdahl, Donald R.Roe, Rhett A.West, Rodney J.


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Affirmative with CommentAllen, David F. The new Table C.7 and Table C.7(A) identify fills for LFNC-C to Annex C for both concentrically stranded conductors and compact conductors.


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Article 220 shall read:

Branch Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations


Submitter Full Name: CMP 2Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 12:08:55 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The proposed revisions enhance the clarity of the article.Response Message:

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Affirmative AllBoynton, Charles L.Buuck, DanielDomitrovich, Thomas A.Duren, Ronald E.Harman, Thomas L.Hilbert, Mark R.King, Donald M.LaRocca, Robert L.Manche, AlanMcGovern, William J.Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J.Wood, Thomas H.

Affirmative with CommentColuccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement


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Edit title of Article 770

ARTICLE 770 Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 edits the title of the article. Optical fiber raceways have been deleted from this article. This FIRST REVISION changes the title toArticle 770 back to the title it had from its introduction into the 1984 edition through the 1990 edition. When optical fiber raceways were addedto Article 770 in the1993 edition, the title was changed to Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways. Optical fiber raceways were removed from the2014 edition (replaced by communications raceways) but the Article title was not changed. The Article title should accurately reflect thecontents of the Article.

The Panel recognizes that Article titles are the responsibility of the Correlating Committee and recommends that the Correlating Committeeconcur with this FIRST REVISION.


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Affirmative AllBish, GeorgeBrunssen, James E.Dawson, Fred C.Dorna, Gerald LeeIvans, Randolph J.Jensen, Robert W.Johnson, Steven C.Lawrence, EricMcCoy, William J.McNamara, JackMoore, Thomas E.Murphy, Michael F.Ohde, Harold C.Parrish, Thomas J.Pirkle, W. DouglasPrezioso, Luigi G.Zieman, Leo


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830.110(A)(3)(3) Innerduct for Low-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Cables. Listed plenum communicationsraceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed general-purpose communications raceway selected in accordance with Table800.154(b) shall be permitted to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3.


Submitter Full Name: CMP 16Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Jan 15 14:20:33 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: In order to achieve consistency and parallelism, an innerduct section is added by CMP-16.Response Message:Public Input No. 236-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 830.110(A)(2)]

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830.113(H)(H) Cable Trays. The following cables shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays:

(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM and BL

(2) Types BLP, BLR, and BL installed in:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. General-purpose communications raceways



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 adds a cable tray section that establishes parallelism with Articles 770, 800, 820 and 830 and is consistent with the requirementsof section 830.133(A)(1).

The recommendation by the submitter of PI-242 to insert the word listed in order to clarify that the only types of communications racewayspermitted are listed ones has not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the firstrevision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 242-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 830.113(H)]

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840.3(F)

(F) Other Communications Systems. As appropriate for the system involved, traditional communications systems shall comply with therequirements of the following:

(1) Communications circuits Article 800

(2) Radio and Television Equipment Article 810

(3) Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Systems Article 820

(4) Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems Article 830



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 adds a new section (F) to 840.3 to make it clear that article 840 is not intended to supersede or replace other chapter 8articles that cover traditional communications systems.

ResponseMessage:

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840.3(G)

(G) Electrical Classification of Data Circuits and Cables. Sections 725.139(D)(1) and 800.133(A)(1)(c) shall apply to the electrical classificationof Class 2 and Class 3 circuits in the same cable with communications circuits.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 adds a new section. Sections 725.139(D)(1) and 800.133(A)(1)(c) permit class 2 and class 3 circuits to be run in the same cableas communications circuits but requires the class 2 and class 3 circuits to be reclassified as communications circuits and be installed inaccordance with the requirements for communications circuits in Chapter 8.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1844-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.3(E)]

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840.44840.44 Overhead (Aerial) Optical Fiber Cables.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the title to 840.44.

Adding aerial establishes text parallel to the text in Articles 800, 820 & 830.

Response Message:

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840.45 Overhead (Aerial) Communications Wires and Cables. Section 800.44 shall apply to overhead (aerial) communications wires andmultipair communications cables.

840.46 Overhead (Aerial) Coaxial Cables. Section 820.44 shall apply to overhead (aerial) coaxial cables.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 provides new 840.45 and 46. In order to expand the coverage of Article 840, a series of first revisions recognize twisted pairand coaxial cable based systems in addition to optical fiber based systems.

CMP-16 recognizes that in the submission PI-1849 the submitter intended to refer to 840.46 and not 820.46.ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1849-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.44]

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VI. Premises Powering of Communications Equipment over Communications Cables

Informational Note: This Part addresses types of circuits intended to provide power over coaxial cables and communications wires and cables toremote equipment, including systems such as Power over Ethernet (PoE). These premises-powering systems do not include circuits such as thosethat provide plain old telephone services (POTS), traditional CATV services and similar legacy communications services.

840.160 Powering Circuits. Communications cables, in addition to carrying the communications circuit, shall also be permitted to carry circuits forpowering communications equipment. The communications cables and the powering circuits shall comply with 840.160(A), (B) and (C), asapplicable.

(A) Power Limitations. The power circuits shall comply with the requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc.

Informational Note: The 100 VA (100 W) power source maximum nameplate rating in Chapter 9, Table 11(B) is the same as the maximum powerrating for network-powered broadband communications systems in Table 830.15, the communications industry standard in ATIS-0600337.2010 andUL 60950-21.

(B) Ampacity. The maximum current carried by each communications conductor shall conform to Table 840.160(A).

Informational Note: The ampacity of the small wire gauges used in communications cables are not included in the ampacity tables in Article 310.

(C) Installations of New Cables. New cables installed for carrying both communications and power, where the maximum adjusted ampacity ofconductors exceed the values in Table 840.160(A), shall be Type CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable.

( D) Using Cables Without the LP Marking for Supplying Premises Power and Communications. New and existing cables without the LPmarking shall be permitted to connect to communications equipment that supplies communications and power in accordance with the voltage andpower limitations of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc, provided that the maximum current supplied by the power source isless than the adjusted ampacity of conductors in Table 840.160(A). For ambient temperatures other that 30C (86F) ampacity shall be permitted tobe adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).

Table 840.160(A), Communications Conductor Ampacity Based on Copper Conductors at Ambient Temperature of 30C (86F), ConductorTemperature 60 C (140 F)


File Name Description840_160A_FR4643_final.docx Table 840.160(A)



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The new Part VI accommodates power over Ethernet (PoE) and other powering systems that provide power over the data communicationscables. PoE is widely used with communications circuits and each successive revision of the PoE standards delivers more power to thepowered devices raising concern about overheating of the cables. Bundling and bunching of cables carrying power to communicationsequipment can result in heating. No conductor (or cable) should be used in such a manner that its operating temperature exceeds themaximum temperature it was rated for. Sections 770.179 and 800.179 require that optical fiber cables and communications cables have atemperature rating of not less than 60C (140F). Where cables carrying communications and power are installed, cables rated fortemperatures above 60C (140F) may be required. How much higher is dependent on many factors, including ambient temperature, spacingand ventilation among cable bundles and bunches, wire gauge and power being dissipated in the cables.

The new Part VI provides for the use of new cables with properties chosen to be safe in worst-case installation conditions. The listingrequirements for these cables are in 840.170. Similar to CMP-CI, CMR-CI and CM-CI cables, the new cables are marked Types CMP-LP,CMR-LP and CM-LP. These cables are listed to have adequate ampacity (wire gauge) and temperature rating for worst-case ambient thermalconditions e.g., a hot attic, and worst case heating produced by the maximum permissible current being carried by the cables.

The Part VI also permits for the use of new non-LP marked cables and previously installed cables provided the current is limited so that thecables do not overheat.

Ampacity values in Table 840.160(a) were derived based on review of Reference Data for Engineers: Radio, Electronics, Computer andCommunications, 7th Ed., and NFPA 79, 12.5.1. Adjustments were made considering Article 522 of the NEC, and other sources

CMP-16 chooses not the include Information Note No. 2 with reference to http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Wire-Gauge_Ampacity asprovided by the submitter. Data does not necessarily add value to the data in Table 840.160(A). Changes made by CMP-16 meet the intent ofthe submitter.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1861-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.154]


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Affirmative AllBish, GeorgeBrunssen, James E.Dawson, Fred C.Dorna, Gerald LeeJensen, Robert W.Johnson, Steven C.Lawrence, EricMcNamara, JackMoore, Thomas E.Murphy, Michael F.Ohde, Harold C.Parrish, Thomas J.Pirkle, W. DouglasZieman, Leo

Affirmative with CommentIvans, Randolph J. We agree with the addition of this new section in Article 840. However, the structure and wording of 840.160 are confusing. For example, except for thetemperature adjustment information, (D) is just a repetition of (A) and (B). (B) says you have to meet current limits then (C) says you dont. Inaddition, there needs to be current limitations included for the type LP cables even though they may be higher than permitted by Table 840.160(A). Finally,since Chapter 9, Table 11(B) has limitations for maximum power and current and rated power and current, these need to be identified in the text. Suggestedrevisions are as follows: 840.160 Powering Circuits. Communications cables, in addition to carrying the communications circuit, shall also be permitted tocarry circuits for powering communications equipment. The communications cables and the powering circuits shall comply with 840.160(A), (B) and (C). (A)Maximum Power and Current Limitations. The maximum power (VAmax) and current (Imax) limitations of the powering circuits shall comply with the Class2 requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc. (B) Rated Power. The maximum rated power of the powering circuit shallcomply with the Class 2 requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc. Informational Note: The 100 VA (100 W) power sourcemaximum nameplate rating in Chapter 9, Table 11(B) is the same as the maximum power rating for network-powered broadband communications systemsin Table 830.15, the communications industry standard in ATIS-0600337.2010 and UL 60950-21. (C) Rated Current. The maximum rated current of thepower source that may be carried by each communications cable conductor shall conform to 840.160(C)(1) or 840.160(C)(2). Informational Note: Theampacity of the small wire gauges used in communications cables are not included in the ampacity tables in Article 310. (1) Installations of New Cables.New cables type CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable, installed for carrying both communications and power, shall be supplied by a power sourcewith a maximum current rating that is less than the maximum adjusted ampacity of the conductors in Table 840.160(XX). For ambient temperatures otherthat 30C (86F) ampacity shall be permitted to be adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a). (2) New and Existing non-LP Cables. New and existing cableswithout the LP marking shall be permitted to connect to communications equipment that supplies communications and power provided that the maximumcurrent supplied by the power source is less than the adjusted ampacity of conductors in Table 840.160(A). For ambient temperatures other that 30C(86F) ampacity shall be permitted to be adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).McCoy, William J. Table 840.160(A) is missing from the FR. Also, The ampacities for other than 30?C temperature ratings need to be addressed and requires additionalresearch. Definition of separation and wiring methods must be addressed as part of the ratings. Applications will be such that temperatures other than 30degrees C will be encountered.

Negative with CommentPrezioso, Luigi G. While there is a potential issue with the overheating of cables that are powering network devices, there was no evidence of an existing safety hazardpresented, and therefore no justification for an entirely new cable listing. The development of the requirements is not based on solid evidence and needsfurther investigation prior to being made part of the Code. The requirement to use the "LP" in new installations "New cables installed for carrying bothcommunications and power, where the maximum adjusted ampacity of conductors exceed the values in Table 840.160(A), shall be Type CMP-LP, CMR-LPor CM-LP, as applicable." requires the infrastructure designers to determine "the maximum adjusted ampacity of conductors" at the time the infrastructuredesign is completed. This is potentially years before the network design has been completed and possibly before a new, future networking solution haseven been identified.


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800.182 Cable Routing Assemblies and Communications Raceways.


Submitter Full Name: CMP 16Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Sat Jan 17 09:32:19 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: CMP-16 revises the title to clarify that communications does not modify cable routing assemblies.Response Message:

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Add "and labeled" after "listed" in the following sections

422.15(A)

422.50

426.54

680.23(A)(2)

680.24(A)(1)

680.42(A)

680.42(B)

680.43

680.43(D)

680.44(A)

680.62(A)(1)



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision clarifies certain equipment must be listed and labeled instead of just listed. Listing agencies do not consider a productto be Listed unless the Label has actually been applied.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 931-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.42(A) [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]Public Input No. 909-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 422.15(A)]Public Input No. 910-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 422.50]Public Input No. 911-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 426.54]Public Input No. 929-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.23(A)(2)]Public Input No. 930-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.24(A)(1)]Public Input No. 932-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.42(B)]Public Input No. 933-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.43 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]Public Input No. 934-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.43(D)]Public Input No. 935-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.44(A)]Public Input No. 936-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 680.62(A)(1)]

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Affirmative AllBlewitt, Thomas V.Cook, Donald R.Hamilton, III, E. P.Hunter, RandalJhonson, Don W.Krepps, Rachel E.Querry, Dennis MichaelSandberg, Chester L.


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Shell, Kenneth M.Swim, Peter C.Williams, Matt B.Yasenchak, Randy J.

Negative with CommentSchapp, Ronald F. A requirement that all listed equipment be labeled with the listing organization's mark of conformity conflicts with the definition of Listed in Article 100,including the Informational Note saying," Use of the system employed by the listing organization allows the authority having jurisdiction to identify a listedproduct." The definition is not only the NEC definition of Listed, it is an Official NFPA Definition, including the Informational Note (or an Appendix note inmany NFPA standards). it is not for CMP 17 to decide to override an official definition. In addition it is inappropriate for the NEC Committee to dictatecertification practices to listing organizations. By requiring that listed equipment display the listing organization's mark, CMP 17 would be dictating thebusiness practices of the listing organizations without a clear statement of need, against the advice contained in the Informational note to the definition.


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Change title of Article 555 to read:

Marinas, Boatyards, and Noncommerical Docking Facilities



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The title of article 555 is revised to reflect the expansion of the scope proposed in PI 1373. The panel also recognizes that the NECCorrelating Committee has jurisdiction over article scopes and titles and will have input as to the merits of the proposal and resulting panelactions. The majority of the rules in Article 555 would also be necessary for residential boat docks associated with one-family and multi-familydwelling occupancies. The electrical hazards are the same in these associated aquatic environments. This proposal intends to resolve thisissue by providing users with the ability to apply these requirements to all wiring equipment and systems installed in boat docking facilities fornoncommercial and commercial and industrial applications. Rather than propose a new article for boat docking facilities associated withone-family dwellings, the revision broadens the scope and retains consistency in the electrical rules that should be applied to theseenvironments that present the same electrical hazards. Producing a separate article would result in unnecessary redundancy in the NEC.


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Affirmative AllBajwa, AishaBauman, Barry S.Chilton, Ron B.Garcia, Robert A.Goodsell, John P.Hyer, RyanJohnson, David W.Lichtenstein, Thomas R.Mulvaney, DougSumbera, Darrell M.Thierheimer, Thomas F.Weaver, Jr., Ronald D.Zipse, Donald W.


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Table 300.5

Edit first row in table, change notes heading to General Notes, and add text to bottom of table - see attachment.

a A lesser depth shall be permitted where specified in the installation instructions of a listed low voltage lighting system



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

UL 1838 (Standard for Safety for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems) permits the use of junior and hard service cords that are notrated for direct burial. As such, UL 1838 requires that the installation instructions inform the installer that the main secondary wiring isintended for shallow burial - less than 6 inches (152 mm) - unless the manufacturer has provided wiring intended for direct burial.

This appears to create a conflict between Sections 110.3(B) and Table 300.5 column 5 row 1 since the installation instructions of listedequipment are to be followed; per UL 1838 a conductor not identified as direct burial is to be buried less than 6 inches, but Table 300.5column 5 row 1 requires low voltage landscape lighting conductors to be buried at a minimum of 6 inches.

Relabeling Note to General Note follows the format already addressed in Table 300.50 for similar applications and making the newFootnote to be Specific Footnote addresses the application indicated by UL 1838 where the cable type and installation requirements of themanufacturer take precedence, rather than a general requirement of 6 inch burial depth. The proposed footnote to column 5, row 1 willeliminate the conflict between Table 300.5 for Listed landscape lighting systems that present no significant risk of fire or electric shock injuryand are intended to be easily accessed for repair or replacement.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1294-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 300.5(A)]

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Not ReturnedPace, David A.

Affirmative AllBrunner, William A.Burlison, Steven D.Casparro, Paul J.Clary, Shane M.Corbin, Adam D.Easter, LesKeden, Ray R.Mills, T. DavidOwen, Steven J.Scearce, Susan NewmanSleights, John E.Stene, Susan L.

Affirmative with Comment


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Brewer, Larry G. I agree with the statments of the committee


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725.3(M)

(M) Cable Routing Assemblies. Class 2, Class 3 and Type PLTC cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum cable routing assemblies,riser cable routing assemblies, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(c),listed in accordance with the provisions of 800.182, and installed in accordance with the provisions of 800.110(C) and 800.113.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-3 adds a new 725.3(M) to provide consistency in the selection, listing and installation requirements for cable routing assembliesand communications raceways.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 205-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 725.3(L)]Public Input No. 305-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]

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Affirmative AllBassett, Douglas P.Brunner, William A.Burlison, Steven D.Casparro, Paul J.Clary, Shane M.Corbin, Adam D.Easter, LesKeden, Ray R.Mills, T. DavidOwen, Steven J.Scearce, Susan NewmanSleights, John E.

Affirmative with CommentBrewer, Larry G. I agree with the statements of the committeeStene, Susan L. Cable routing assemblies can be used for routing of Class 2, Class 3, and Type PLTC cables from one location to another location as indicated in Article725 already. Inserting permission for this routing into 725.3(M), designed to refer the user to select applications for routing assemblies based on Table800.154(c), listing requirements in 800.182, and installation requirements in 800.110(C) and 800.113, may be inappropriate as well as misleading for theuser of the NEC. For example, the reference in 800.110(C) is for the installation of communications wires and cables in routing assemblies, not Class 2,Class 3, or PLTC cables. Section 800.113 applies installation requirements for communications wires, cables and raceways, and cable routing assembliesas applicable in 800.113(A) through (L), where all the requirements are applicable to CM cables of various types, such as CMP, CMR, or CM cables. Theseapplications, listing requirements, and installation requirements are not applicable to Class 2, Class 3, or PLTC cables, only communications wires andcables. A new table for Article 725 should be developed similar to the information provided in Table 800.154(c). The other references based on Article 800information should be used to provide similar text for Article 725, where appropriate.


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725.3(N)

(N) Communications Raceways. Class 2, Class 3 and Type PLTC cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum communications raceways,riser communications raceways and general-purpose communications raceways selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b),listed in accordance with the provisions of 800.182, and installed in accordance with the provisions of 800.113 and 362.24 through 362.56, wherethe requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) apply.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-3 adds a new 725.3(N) to provide consistency in the selection, listing and installation requirements for cable routing assembliesand communications raceways.

Panel 3 accepts the text that was proposed in PI-206 rather than the text proposed in PI-317 and addresses the provision for listing ofcommunications raceways and cable routing assemblies in 800.182.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 206-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 725.3(L)]Public Input No. 317-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]

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Affirmative AllBassett, Douglas P.Brunner, William A.Burlison, Steven D.Casparro, Paul J.Clary, Shane M.Corbin, Adam D.Easter, LesKeden, Ray R.Mills, T. DavidOwen, Steven J.Scearce, Susan NewmanSleights, John E.

Affirmative with CommentBrewer, Larry G. I agree with the statements of the committeeStene, Susan L. Cable routing assemblies can be used for routing of Class 2, Class 3, and Type PLTC cables from one location to another location as indicated in Article725 already. Inserting permission for this routing into 725.3(M), designed to refer the user to select applications for routing assemblies based on Table800.154(c), listing requirements in 800.182, and installation requirements in 800.110(C) and 800.113, may be inappropriate as well as misleading for theuser of the NEC. For example, the reference in 800.110(C) is for the installation of communications wires and cables in routing assemblies, not Class 2,


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Class 3, or PLTC cables. Section 800.113 applies installation requirements for communications wires, cables and raceways, and cable routing assembliesas applicable in 800.113(A) through (L), where all the requirements are applicable to CM cables of various types, such as CMP, CMR, or CM cables. Theseapplications, listing requirements, and installation requirements are not applicable to Class 2, Class 3, or PLTC cables, only communications wires andcables. A new table for Article 725 should be developed similar to the information provided in Table 800.154(c). The other references based on Article 800information should be used to provide similar text for Article 725, where appropriate.


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Change NFPA 262-2011 to NFPA 262-2015 throughout Articles 300, 590, 720, 725, 727, 728, 760, Chapter 9, Tables 11(A) and (B), andTables 12(A) and (B).


Submitter Full Name: CMP 3Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 16:11:44 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

NFPA 262-2015 will be issued during the revision process of the NEC. NFPA 262 is referenced in numerous places in Chapters 7 & 8.

CMP-3 updates the document number and date of NFPA 262. CMP-3 realizes its purview is limited to Articles 300, 590, 720, 725, 727,728, 760, Chapter 9, Tables 11(A) and (B), and Tables 12(A) and (B); as such, CMP-3 requests the CC apply the revision to the remainderof the code.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 485-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]

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Affirmative AllBassett, Douglas P.Brunner, William A.Burlison, Steven D.Casparro, Paul J.Clary, Shane M.Corbin, Adam D.Easter, LesKeden, Ray R.Mills, T. DavidOwen, Steven J.Scearce, Susan NewmanSleights, John E.Stene, Susan L.

Affirmative with CommentBrewer, Larry G. I agree with the statements of the committee


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Change CSA C22.2 No.0.3-XX to CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-0.9 throughout Articles 770, 800, 810, 820, 830, and 840.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 updates the document number and date of CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-09. CMP-16 realizes its purview is limited to Articles 770, 800,810, 820, 830, 840; as such, CMP-16 requests the CC apply the revision to the remainder of the code.

ResponseMessage:

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In Article 694, change the term "small wind" to "wind" in the following Sections:

694.7(C)

694.7(D)

694.12(B)(1)

694.15(C)

694.18(C)

694.20

694.22(C)(1)

694.22(C)(1)

[end of list].


Submitter Full Name: CMP 4Organization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Feb 02 10:11:37 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: These editorial corrections remove the word "small" that was inadvertently left in the 2014 code.Response Message:Public Input No. 3868-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]

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Affirmative AllAllison, MalcolmBradley, Alex Z.Cialdea, James G.Fries, Ronald ToddGibbs, Mark D.McDaniel, Roger D.Paiss, MatthewRogers, James J.Toomer, Ronald J.Weitzel, Michael K.Whistler, Wendell R.Zgonena, Timothy P.

Affirmative with CommentBuchal, Thomas E. Last entry is repeated.


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First Revision No. 1840-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]

New list item in 336.10 Uses Permitted:

(9) In one- and two-family dwelling units, Type TC-ER cable containing both power and control conductors that is identified for pulling throughstructural members shall be permitted to be installed between a power inlet box or permanently installed generator and the transfer equipment.Type TC-ER cable used as exterior wiring shall be installed per the requirements of Part II of Article 340. Type TC-ER cable used as interior wiringshall be installed per the requirements of Part II of Article 334

Informational Note to (9): TC-ER cable that is suitable for pulling through structural members is marked with JP


File Name DescriptionFR_1840_edited.docx edited text for SL review



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is limited to dwelling units, since nonmetallic-sheathed wiring methods are common in dwelling unit wiring. Raceways and metallicarmored cables are common in commercial installations, and can have similar conductor configurations as that proposed by the public inputsubmitter. This revised language permits type TC-ER that passes an additional pulling through joists test. This test and marking will need tobe added to the product standard.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1116-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 336.10]Public Input No. 4359-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 336.10]

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13 Eligible Voters0 Not Returned9 Affirmative All1 Affirmative with Comments3 Negative with Comments0 Abstention

Affirmative AllCybula, Thomas H.Earl, TimothyFahrenthold, Chris J.La Dart, Samuel R.Nickson, Ronald G.Nielsen, Dennis A.Ray, John W.Runyon, Gregory L.Williams, David A.

Affirmative with CommentWheeler, Wesley L. If Type TC-ER is approved for use in this application in dwelling units, it would seem also then that other equipment connections such as splitsystems/HVAC units should be able to use this wiring method if installed properly and protected from physical damage.

Negative with CommentHunter, Christel K. Type TC Cable, which is primarily designed for use in cable tray, is also allowed for direct burial and concrete encasement where so listed, and anexception for generator installations in residential occupancies is unnecessary. Installation in cable tray, conduit, direct burial and concrete encasement are


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all possible in residential installations.Mercier, Charles David Type TC Cable is limited to installations in cable trays, raceways and outdoor locations supported by a messenger wire. Article 336 for Type TC Cable alsocontains special allowances for industrial installations. Type TC Cable, which is primarily designed for use in cable tray, should not take exception toinstallation in conduit (or cable tray) for residential installations even with additional joist pull testing.Straniero, George A. TC Cable is designed and listed for use in cable trays, raceways, supported by a messenger wire and for direct burial. It is only permitted to be exposed(TC-ER: NEC 336.10(7)) in industrial establishments where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service theinstallation. There are several wiring methods that are permitted by the NEC for the installation of generators and transfer switches in residential andcommercial locations including Type TC installed in accordance with Article 336 such as in raceway or direct buried.


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In the informational note at the top of Article 645, update the reference to NFPA 75 to be the 2016 edition. The final text should read:Informational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 75-2016 , Standard for the Protection ofInformation Technology Equipment. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The latest edition of NFPA 75 should be referenced.Response Message:Public Input No. 519-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 645]

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Not ReturnedBelio, Frank Anthony

Affirmative AllBrown, Thomas R.Brown, James L.Clark, PhilipCline, ScottCunningham, Karl M.Greenwood, Jody B.Holmes, Jeffrey L.Johnson, Robert E.Kaufman, StanleyKovacik, John R.Lottmann, Todd F.Menig, Jeffrey S.Schamel, Duke W.


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Change the title of 424.41 toCeiling Installation of Heating Cables on Dry Board, in Plaster, and on Concrete



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This revision clarifies that all of 424.41 applies to ceiling installations.Response Message:Public Input No. 4209-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 424.41]

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Affirmative AllBlewitt, Thomas V.Cook, Donald R.Hunter, RandalJhonson, Don W.Krepps, Rachel E.Querry, Dennis MichaelSandberg, Chester L.Schapp, Ronald F.Swim, Peter C.Williams, Matt B.Yasenchak, Randy J.


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Replace existing Figure 690.1(b) with attached file 690.1 FR 7501 CDC Figure 690-1b.


File Name Description690.1_FR_7501_CDC_Figure_690-1b.pdf



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revises the existing diagrams to more accurately represent the nomenclature of PV systems. Also, with the introduction of the PVSystem Disconnecting Means in 690.13, there is a need to clarify where that disconnecting means is located in the system. These diagramsprovide the detail necessary to clarify location of these disconnects. The diagrams have been modified for consistency with the revisions inArticle 690. The ac module system diagram is moved from Figure 690.1(a).

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1164-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 690.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Affirmative AllAllison, MalcolmBradley, Alex Z.Buchal, Thomas E.Cialdea, James G.Fries, Ronald ToddGibbs, Mark D.McDaniel, Roger D.Paiss, MatthewRogers, James J.Toomer, Ronald J.Weitzel, Michael K.Whistler, Wendell R.Zgonena, Timothy P.


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Add the following Informational Note to 445.10:

Informational Note: See NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines forinformation on the location of generator exhaust.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Where the NEC addresses the permanent installation of combustible engine driven generators, it is prudent to reference NFPA 37.Prescriptive requirements for generator exhaust is under the purview of NFPA 37 and any proposed changes should be directed to thatcommittee.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 4587-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 445.10]

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Not ReturnedPaulsen, Shawn

Affirmative AllAdams, Martin D.Brady, Brian B.Caron, Daniel J.Conrad, James S.Croushore, Timothy M.Currin, Jr., Richard D.Czarnecki, Neil A.Daugherty, Herbert H.Degnan, James E.Froemming, Steven F.Keenan, Ronald A.Little, Linda J.Neeser, Daniel R.Ode, Mark C.Rodriguez, Arnoldo L.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Spina, Mario C.Tobias, Jr., DavidWhite, James R.


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Make the following changes to Informational Note for Article 770:

Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either the term bonding conductor or theterm grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor.

See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a)Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b)Informational Note Figure800(b) for illustrative application of a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The basic informational note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a major change interminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to become familiar with the new terminology and the informational note is revised.The second sentence of the informational note figure remains informative and is retained.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 2472-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 770 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either the term bonding conductor or theterm grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor. See FigureInformational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) that illustrate the application of bonding and grounding electrodeconductors in communications installations.

Figure captions:

Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) Example of the Use of the Term Illustration of a Bonding Conductor Used in a Communications Installation.

Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) Example of the Use of the Term Illustration of Grounding Electrode Conductor Conductor Used in aCommunications Installation.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 revises text of both Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Informational Note Figure 800 (b) to add clarity.

This Informational Note was included in the NEC 2011 as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a major change interminology.

The figures remain informative and are retained with revised titles that de-emphasize the change in terminology.

Response Message:Public Input No. 2473-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 800 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Affirmative AllBish, GeorgeDawson, Fred C.Dorna, Gerald LeeIvans, Randolph J.Jensen, Robert W.Johnson, Steven C.Lawrence, EricMcCoy, William J.McNamara, JackMoore, Thomas E.Murphy, Michael F.Ohde, Harold C.Parrish, Thomas J.Pirkle, W. DouglasPrezioso, Luigi G.Zieman, Leo

Affirmative with Comment


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Brunssen, James E. The words See and that are superfluous. The informational note should read: Informational Note: Informational Note Figure 800(a) and InformationalNote Figure 800(b) illustrate the application of bonding and grounding electrode conductors in communications installations." The caption for InformationalNote Figure 800(b) is correct in the FR, but is incorrect as shown in the TeraView version of the document. It should state: Informational Note Figure800(b) Illustration of Grounding Electrode Conductor in a Communications Installation.


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Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either the term bonding conductor or theterm grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor. SeeInformational Note Figure 800(a) and Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an illustrative application of a bonding conductor or grounding electrodeconductor.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The basic informational (IN) note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a major changein terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to become familiar with the new terminology and the IN is removed. NewInformational Note text is added to reference Figures in Article 800 so the explanation still exists.


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Make the following changes to Informational Note in Article 820:

Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either the term bondingconductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function ofthe conductor. See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an illustrative application ofa bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Since part of the Informational Note is being retained the title should remain. The basic informational (IN) note was included in the NEC2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a major change in terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC userto become familiar with the new terminology and the IN is revised. The second sentence of the IN remains informative and should beretained.


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Make the following changes to Informational Note in Article 830:

Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either the term bondingconductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function ofthe conductor.

See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an illustrative application of a bondingconductor or grounding electrode conductor.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

CMP-16 edits the Informational Note. The basic informational note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alertthe NEC user to a major change in terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to become familiar with the new terminologyand the informational note is removed. The second sentence of the informational note figure remains informative and should be retained.


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Make the following change to the Informational Note under Article 517's title:

Informational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 99-20122015, Health Care FacilitiesCode, and NFPA 101-2012, Life Safety Code. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is an editorial change to update 517 reference to the recent changes to 2015 NFPA Healthcare Facilities Code to correlateinformation between the two documents as per the 2011 National Electrical Code Style Manual Section 4.3.2 and subsequent sections.


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Not ReturnedGilbert, Kenneth J.Jones, Kim

Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Dagenais, David A.Dozier, Matthew B.Krupa, Gary J.Lipster, Stephen M.Nash, Jr., Hugh O.Porter, Kevin T.Rock, Brian E.Seabury III, James C.Shelly, Bruce D.Talka, Donald J.Todd, Lawrence E.

Affirmative with CommentDuPriest, Joe L. Provides correlation between NFPA 70 & NFPA 99


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Make the following change to Informational Note No. 4 in 210.19(A):

Informational Note No. 4: Conductors for branch circuits as defined in Article 100, sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percentat the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads, or combinations of such loads, and where the maximum total voltage drop onboth feeders and branch circuits to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5 percent, provide reasonable efficiency of operation. SeeInformational Note No. 2 of 215.2(A)(1) (b) for voltage drop on feeder conductors.


Submitter Full Name: CMP 2Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Feb 24 14:31:43 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The proposed change has already been identified in Errata 70-14-3 issued April 21, 2014.Response Message:Public Input No. 438-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 210.19(A) [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Affirmative AllBoynton, Charles L.Buuck, DanielDomitrovich, Thomas A.Duren, Ronald E.Harman, Thomas L.Hilbert, Mark R.King, Donald M.LaRocca, Robert L.Manche, AlanMcGovern, William J.Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J.Wood, Thomas H.

Affirmative with CommentColuccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement


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Make the following changes to 404.14:

404.14 Rating and Use of Snap Switches. Snap Switches shall be used within their ratings and as indicated in 404.14(A) through(F).


Submitter Full Name: CMP 9Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Feb 27 14:17:49 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This change more accurately describes the content in (A) through (F).Response Message:

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Affirmative AllBelisle, Rodney D.Breen, Kevin J.Breitkreutz, BillyBrinkmeyer, WayneHartwell, Frederic P.Hornberger, Barry N.Humphrey, David G.Osborne, Robert D.Rupp, Bradford D.Young, Ralph H.

AbstentionMiller, Kevin R. Abstain because I cannot located FR-7523 in the FR Report and the ballot-based link to display FR-7523 is not linking to the FR. Cannot affirm nor negatewhat I cannot find in the ballot materials.


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First Revision No. 1-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 90.2(A) ]

(A) Covered.This Code covers the installation and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors,equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following:

(1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings

(2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations

(3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity

(4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that arenot an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This section is revised to clarify that some rules in the NEC address removals.Response Message:Public Input No. 1211-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.2(A)]

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12 Eligible Voters0 Not Returned9 Affirmative All1 Affirmative with Comments2 Negative with Comments0 Abstention

Affirmative AllAnthony, Michael A.Boyce, Kenneth P.Deike, Jr., Roland E.Gallo, Ernest J.Hittinger, David L.Iverson, Donald R.Pierce, James F.Sassaman, Harry J.Sood, Mohinder P.

Affirmative with CommentHickman, Palmer L. This First revision should be revised to also include maintenance, testing and alteration. (A) Covered. This Code covers the installation, maintenance,alteration, testing, and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways;and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following:

Negative with CommentBarrios, Louis A. While the Code covers the removal of wiring, these requirements are limited to only a few sections. The addition of "removal" to 90.2(A) may haveunintended consequences and be misinterpreted to include more widespread removal of conductors, equipment and raceway than the sections specificallyaddressed. "Installation" is used in a broad sense and a laundry list of what aspects of installations the Code covers is not necessary.Sayler, Kent A. NEC rules are primarily focused on electrical installations. Removal of electrical equipment is only required in a few specific sections therefore should notbe included in 90.2(A). Removal of equipment that does not pose a hazard should not be covered by the NEC.


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First Revision No. 2-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 90.2(B) ]

(B) Not Covered.This Code does not cover the following:

(1) Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles other than mobile homesand recreational vehicles

Informational Note: Although the scope of this Code indicates that the Code does not cover installations in ships, portions of thisCode are incorporated by reference into Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110113.

(2) Installations underground in mines and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery and its attendant electrical trailing cable

(3) Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of power used exclusively for operationof rolling stock or installations used exclusively for signaling and communications purposes

(4) Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spacesused exclusively for such installations

(5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations

a. Consist of service drops or service laterals, and associated metering, or

b. Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation,transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy, or

c. Are located in legally established easements or rights-of-way, or

d. Are located by other written agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, orother regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations. These written agreements shall be limited to installations for thepurpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electricenergy where legally established easements or rights-of-way cannot be obtained. These installations shall be limited to federal lands,Native American reservations through the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, military bases, lands controlled byport authorities and state agencies and departments, and lands owned by railroads.

Informational Note to (4) and (5): Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized bygovernmental law or regulation by public service/utility commissions and that install, operate, and maintain electric supply (such asgeneration, transmission, or distribution systems) or communications systems (such as telephone, CATV, Internet, satellite, or dataservices). Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted undergovernmental law or regulation. Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies, suchas state regulatory commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision adds storage to the list of NEC scope exclusions which enhances clarity of the code as it relates to installations that areexcluded from the scope. These exclusions did not include energy storage. This meant that an energy storage system could be subject tothe NEC and inspection by the local AHJ.

The word power was revised to electric energy in 90.2(B)(3) for consistency.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 4067-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.2(B)]Public Input No. 4070-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.2(B)]Public Input No. 4072-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.2(B)]

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Affirmative AllAnthony, Michael A.Barrios, Louis A.Boyce, Kenneth P.Deike, Jr., Roland E.Gallo, Ernest J.Iverson, Donald R.Pierce, James F.Sassaman, Harry J.Sayler, Kent A.Sood, Mohinder P.

Negative with CommentHickman, Palmer L. The term "energy storage" is not defined and therefore the breadth of this exclusion from the requirements of the NEC is unclear. In addition, thecommittee statement incorrectly states that "storage" was added when in fact "energy storage" was added.Hittinger, David L. I am not in agreement that all "energy storage" should be exempt from the provisions in the NEC. Perhaps a definition would be an appropriate beforeexcluding this from the NEC.


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First Revision No. 3-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 90.3 ]

90.3 Code Arrangement.This Code is divided into the introduction and nine chapters, as shown in Figure 90.3. Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 apply generally; . Chapters 5, 6,and 7 apply to special occupancies, special equipment, or other special conditions. These latter chapters and may supplement or modify thegeneral rules requirements in . Chapters 1 through 4 apply except as amended by Chapters 5 , 6 , and 7 for the particular conditions .

Chapter 8 covers communications systems and is not subject to the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 except where the requirements arespecifically referenced in Chapter 8.

Chapter 9 consists of tables that are applicable as referenced.

Informative annexes are not part of the requirements of this Code but are included for informational purposes only.

Figure 90.3 Code Arrangement.


Submitter Full Name: CMP 1Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:


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Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 14:45:16 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

There are requirements in Chapter 5, 6, and 7 that modify requirements in other articles within Chapters 5, 6, and 7. Section 90.3 wasrevised to permit the rules in latter chapters to modify each other.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 684-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.3]Public Input No. 2590-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.3]

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First Revision No. 4-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 90.8(B) ]

(B) Number of Circuits in Enclosures.It is elsewhere provided in this Code that the number of wires and circuits confined in a single enclosure be varyingly restricted. Limiting thenumber of circuits in a single enclosure minimizes the effects from a short circuit or ground fault.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This editorial change removes the words wires and to be consistent with the title of 90.8(B) and the last sentence.Response Message:Public Input No. 4619-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.8(B)]Public Input No. 698-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 90.8(B)]

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First Revision No. 6-NFPA 70-2015 [ Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code. It is not intended to include commonly definedgeneral terms or commonly defined technical terms from related codes and standards. In general, only those terms that are used in two or morearticles are defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may be referenced in Article 100.

Part I of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used throughout this Code. Part II contains definitions applicableonly to articles and parts of articles specifically covering installations and equipment operating at over 600 1000 volts, nominal.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The Panel recognizes that all definitions may be placed in Article 100 as result of the first draft process. This may necessitate the removalof In general, only those terms that are used in two or more articles are defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article inwhich they are used but may be referenced in Article 100.

This incorporates the work of a Correlating Committee Task Group to: (1) resolve issues with actions taken by Code-making Panels 1 and 8on proposals and comments in the 2014 NEC cycle relative to changing the voltage threshold in articles under their purview from 600 voltsto 1000 volts, (2) address indoor and outdoor electrical substations, and (3) evaluate other higher voltage threshold requirements to beincluded relative to present trends.

The header Scope is now numbered 100.1 to comply with the NEC Style Manual.

An editorial change removed the word "proper".

The second paragraph was revised for clarity.ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 1552-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]Public Input No. 2854-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Affirmative AllAnthony, Michael A.Barrios, Louis A.Boyce, Kenneth P.Deike, Jr., Roland E.Gallo, Ernest J.Hittinger, David L.Iverson, Donald R.Pierce, James F.Sassaman, Harry J.Sayler, Kent A.Sood, Mohinder P.

Affirmative with CommentHickman, Palmer L. We are concerned that the proposed revisions are still not technically correct. For example, we wonder why there are definitions in part II that are used in1,000 volt and less applications such a "fuse". It seems a number of these definitions are not unique to Part II.


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