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Austin Dallas Denver Houston Kansas City Miami Nashville Phoenix Richmond Washington DC
where art meets engineering
NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, 2012 EditionsCode Update
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Austin Dallas Denver Houston Kansas City Miami Nashville Phoenix Richmond Washington DC
where art meets engineering
NFPA 101 and NFPA 99
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Agenda
• Review Changes to NFPA 101
• Review Changes to NFPA 99
• CMS Waiver Process
• Questions
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NFPA 101 Changes
• 2000 edition, CMS adopted March 2003
• 2003 edition, TDSHS adopted into rules
• 2006 edition
• 2009 edition
• 2012 edition, CMS indicates will adopt this
edition, approved categorical waivers based
on this edition
• 2015 edition
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NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 3 Definitions
• Normally Unoccupied Building Service
Equipment Support Area (2012) 3.3.21.6
• Building Rehabilitation (2006)
– New definitions to support new Ch. 43.
• Fire Glazing (2012)
• Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (2006) 3.3.107
– Specific definition* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 3 Definitions
• Ambulatory HC (2003) 3.3.188.1
– More specific definition of incapacity
• Health Care Occupancy (2009) 3.3.188.7
– Added term inpatient basis
• Multiple Occupancy (2003) 3.3.188.11
– Mixed or separated* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 3 Definitions
• Non-Patient-Care Suite (2012) 3.3.272.2
– Suite not for patients, new definition, concept in
2009
• Patient Care Suite (2006) 3.3.272.5
• Patient Care Non-sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.3
– e.g. PACU, treatment
• Patient Care Sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.4
• Stories in Height (2009) 3.3.267* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 6 Occupancy
• Multiple Occupancy
– Mixed Occupancy
– Separated Occupancy
• Section 6.1.14.1.2
– Separated occupancies cannot share egress
– If shared, then a mixed occupancy* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Exit Enclosures
• Structures supporting stairs within wall
– Section 7.1.3.2.1(6)
– Must be protected with same fire resistance
– Added in 2009
• Existing mechanical room openings to stairs -Categorical Waiver
– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (9)
– No storage, no fuel-fired equipment, must be sprinklered
– Changed in 2003* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Exit Enclosures
• Electrical conduit serving stairs
– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (10)
– Allows communication, PA, security systems in
stairs
– Added in 2009
• Membrane penetrations of exit enclosures
– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (12)
– Added in 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Doors
• Horizontal Sliding Doors
– Section 7.2.1.4.1(4)(c)
– Allowed for < 10 occupants
– Added in 2006
• Electrically controlled egress doors
– Section 7.2.1.5.6
– Hardware on the door to release door
– Added in 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes - Locking
• Access Controlled Locks– Section 7.2.1.6.2(5)
– Manual alarms do not have to release locks
– Section 7.2.1.6.2(7)
– Provided with emergency lighting
• Elevator Lobbies– Section 7.2.1.6.3
– List of 14 items including alarm, communication
– Not allowed in new high-rise
– Added 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Stairs
• Minimum width increase
– Section 7.2.2.2.1.2
– 56 in. minimum when total occupants ≥ 2000
– Added 2006
• Stair Identification
– Section 7.2.2.5.4
– Applies to 3 or more stories for new
– Signage with floor information and level of discharge
– Revised 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Stairs
• Exit Stair Path Markings
– Section 7.2.2.5.5
– Photoluminescent markings. Not currently
required by any section
– Added in 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Occupant Load
• Storage in other than storage/mercantile
– Table 7.3.1.2
– Changed from probable load to 500 sf/person
– Changed in 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Number of Exits
• Electrical Spaces > 600 V
– Section 7.4.2
– Comply with NFPA 70
– Added in 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Egress Illumination
• Motion Sensor Activated Lighting
– Section 7.8.1.2.2(5)
– New requirement to be activated by fire alarm
– Added 2012
• Lighting in New Stairs
– Section 7.8.1.3.1
– Minimum light 108 lux (10 ft-candle)
– 10 times previous requirement
– Revised 2003* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Emergency Lighting
• Function testing
– Section 7.9.3.1.1
– This option requires 3 week to 5 week range,
rather than monthly* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes
• Normally Unoccupied Building Service
Equipment Support Areas
– Section 7.13
– For areas greater than 45,000 sf (non AS) and
greater than 90,000 sf (AS)
• Minimum clear path width 28 in.
• Clear height egress path 6 ft. 8 in.
• Two exits
• Exit signage and lighting* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Fire Protection
• Fire protection rated glazing marking/label– Section 8.3.3.12
– Requires specific labeling on every glass piece
– Required for wired glass
– Added 2003
• Inspection of Dampers – Categorical Waiver– Section 8.5.5.4.2
– Allows 1 and 6 year interval for dampers (NFPA 80/105)
– Added 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes - Generators
• Updated Reference to NFPA 110 – Categorical
Waiver
– Section 9.1.3.1
– 2010:110 allows reduction in annual testing times
• Monitored by fire alarm
– Section 9.1.3.2
– Controllers monitored for running, fault, and switch
in non-auto position
– Added 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Fire Alarm
• Smoke detectors at equipment
– Section 9.6.1.8.1
– Required at FA control unit, NAC power supplies,
transmitting equipment* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Suppression ITM
• Updated reference document NFPA 25 - 2011
• Categorical Waiver
– Section 9.5
– Reduce to monthly electric fire pump test
– Reduce to semi-annual flow alarm tests* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Interior Finish
• Existing finish > 1/28 in. – CMS Clarification
– Section 10.2.1.3
– Allows for existing finishes without documentation
– Added 2012
• Bulletin boards, posters, paper
– Section 10.2.5.3
– Allows 20% of wall covering
– Increase from 10% general incidental finish
– Added 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – High Rise
• Standby Power
– Section 11.8.2.5.4
– Added jockey pump and air compressors for dry
and preaction sprinkler systems to be connected
– Revised 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Health Care General
• Contiguous Facilities
– Section 18/19.1.3.4.2
– Allows inpatients capable of self preservation to use contiguous facilities
– Added 2012
• Construction Type
– Section 18.1.3.5
– Minimum type is based on entire building height, not just highest HC floor
– Revised 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – HC Locking
• Security needs locking arrangement – Categorical Waiver– Section 18/19.1.1.1.7
– Section 18/19.2.2.2.5.2
– Allows for locking for security needs where previously only for clinical needs
– List of requirements including complete SD, staff unlocking, FA disabling the locks, power fail safe
– Added 2009
• Delayed Egress– Section 18/19.2.2.2.4(2)
– Removed one lock in a path of egress limitation
– Revised 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4
• Wall mounted projections – Clarification– 6 in. or less above 38 in.
– Noncontinuous
– Added 2006/Revised 2012
• Wheeled Equipment – Categorical Waiver– Must maintain 5 ft.
– Fire plan to relocate
– Limited to:• Equipment/carts in use
• Emergency equipment not in use
• Lift and transport
– Added 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4
• Fixed furniture – Categorical Waiver– Min. 8 ft corridor
– Permanently affixed
– 6 ft. clear
– One side only
– Area less than 50 sq ft
– Separated by 10 ft
– Direct supervision or Corridor SD
– Does not block equipment
– Added 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Exit
• Travel Distance
– Section 18.2.5.3
– Added a common path of travel limitation of
100 ft to an exit access door* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Suites 18/19.2.5.7
• Construction
– Must meet the requirements of corridor
construction
• Exit Access – Categorical Waiver
– One directly to a corridor
– If two required, can be through another suite
– If two required, can be directly to a stair/exit* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Suites 18/19.2.5.7
• Travel Distance
– Patient care
• Exit access – 100 ft
• Exit – 200 ft
• No more intervening room limitation
– Non Patient Care
• Based on primary use
• E.g. pharmacy would be 200 ft to exit* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Suites 18/19.2.5.7
• Size
– Sleeping
• Increase to 7,500 sq ft
• Increase to 10,000 if direct supervision and complete
SD coverage
– Non-sleeping
• 10,000 sq ft
– Non-patient-care
• No limitation* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Special Hazards
• Cooking Equipment – Categorical Waiver– Section 18.3.2.5
– Added 2012
• Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers– Section 18.3.2.6
– Update of previous
• Direct Vent Gas and Solid Fuel Fireplaces –Categorical Waiver– Section 18.5.2.3
– Added 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Corridors
• Powered Doors– Section 18/19.3.6.3.7
– Do not have to latch if door can hold 5 lbf
– E.g. suite doors
– Added 2009
• Roller Latches– Section 18/19.3.6.9
– Still not allowed except in acute psych settings
– Must maintain hold at 5 lbf
– Added 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Smoke Compartments
• Mechanical Floors
– Section 18/19.3.7.2(5)
– No smoke barrier required
– 2 hr separation
– Added 2012
• Cross Corridor Single Leaf Door
– Section 18/19.3.7.7
– If not in required means of egress
– Added 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Operations
• Furnishings/Decorations – Categorical
Waiver
– Section 18/19.7.5
– Allows for curtains
– Combustible decorations
• up to 30% if AS
• Up to 50% in Patient Rooms with AS
– Revised 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Operations
• Recycle Containers – Categorical Waiver
– Section 18/19.7.5.7.2
– Maximum 96 gal
– FM Approved container
– > 96 gal in rated room
– Added 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 101 Changes – Existing High-Rise
• Retrofit Sprinkler
– Section 19.4.2
– 12 years to install upon adoption of LSC
– Added 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101
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NFPA 99 – 2012 Changes
• Changed from Occupancy Based
Requirements to Risk-Based
• Eliminated Occupancy Chapters
• Risk to Patient Defined by Category
• New Chapters on IT, Communications
Systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Security
Management, and Features of Fire Protection
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NFPA 99 – 2012 Changes
• Facility Governing Body to Designate:
– Patient Care Rooms
• Critical Care
• General Care
• Basic Care
• Support
– Anesthetizing Locations
– Wet Procedure Locations
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NFPA 99 – 2012 Changes
• Med Gas Master Alarm – Categorical Waiver
– Section 5.1.9.2
– Two panels
– Can use computer system for one panel per
5.1.9.4
• Relative Humidity – Categorical Waiver
– Section 9.3.1.1
– ASHRAE 170 2008
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NFPA 99 – 2012 Changes
• Fire Protection Features Chapter 15
– Allows NFPA 30 and 45 to outline requirements
for labs and flammable storage
– Eliminates OR smoke removal
– Eliminates sprinklers in small closets 15.8.1.3
– Recognizes compact mobile storage
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CMS Waivers
• 6-year damper testing
– Memo 10-04-LSC
• Wall mounted projections
– Memo 10-18-LSC
• Exist Interior Finish Documentation < 1/28 in.
– Memo 11-07-LSC
• Wheeled Equipment/Fixed Furniture
– Memo 12-21-LSC
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CMS Waivers
• Kitchen Equipment
– Memo 12-21-LSC
• Fireplaces
– Memo 12-21-LSC
• Furnishings/Decorations
– Memo 12-21-LSC
• Relative Humidity
– Memo 13-25-LSC
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CMS Waivers
• Med Gas Master Alarms
– Memo 13-58-LSC
• Openings in Exit Enclosures
– Memo 13-58-LSC
• Emergency Generator Testing
– Memo 13-58-LSC
• Door Locking
– Memo 13-58-LSC
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CMS Waivers
• Suite Exiting
– Memo 13-58-LSC
• Suppression System Testing
– Memo 13-58-LSC
• Clean/Recycling Waste Containers
– Memo 13-58-LSC
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CMS Waivers - Documentation
• CMS
– Document which waivers using
– Present to Surveyor prior to start of survey
– ASHE recommends letter signed by CEO/Safety Committee
• Joint Commission
– Life Safety Issues documented in electronic BBI
– EC issues (e.g. generators, med gas alarms) documented in Safety Committee meeting minutes
– Notify Surveyor at start of Survey
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