National Fire Protection Association...According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 17 Members Eligible to Vote

National Fire Protection Association

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M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Technical Committee on Medical Equipment

FROM: Elena Carroll, Project Administrator

DATE: September 15, 2016

SUBJECT: NFPA 99 Second Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2017 Cycle)

According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass

ballot.

17 Members Eligible to Vote

0 Members Not Returned

15 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions (with comment, Bishop, Ferrari)

1 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions (Ferrari)

1 Members Abstained (Ferrari)

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 4.4.10.1 of the Regulations

Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

Second Revision No. 503-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.141 ]

3.3.154 Relocatable Power Tap (RPT).

Two or more power receptacles supplied by a flexible cord. (See 10.2.3.6 .) (MED)

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Jon Hart

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Submittal Date: Mon Jun 20 11:27:08 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The definition has been revised to be consistent with the lead in language to the related codesection in Chapter 10 and includes a reference to the appropriate section that includes all therequirements.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 32-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 3.3.141]

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All

0 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

1 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ContentFetcher?commentPara...

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King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.

Sandler, Lawrence S.

Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Abstention

Ferrari, Keith

abstain


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Second Revision No. 504-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 10.1 ]

10.1* Applicability.

10.1.1

This chapter shall apply to the performance, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment in new andexisting health care facilities, as specified in Section 1.3 .

10.1.2

Experimental or research apparatus built to order or under development shall be used under qualifiedsupervision and shall have a degree of safety that is equivalent to that described herein or that has beendeemed acceptable by the facility.

10.1.3* Reserved.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision has been made in response to CC Note No. 16 in the First Draft Report. Therevision clarifies that the requirements of chapter 10 are meant to apply to electrical equipment inall health care facilities.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 28-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 10.1]

Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky


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Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Abstention

Ferrari, Keith

abstain


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Second Revision No. 502-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 10.2.3.6 ]

10.2.3.6* Relocatable Power Taps.

Two or more power receptacles supplied by a flexible cord Relocatable power taps shall be permitted tobe used to supply power to plug-connected components of a movable equipment assembly that is pole-,rack-, table-, pedestal-, or cart-mounted, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1)

(2)

(3) The ampacity of the flexible cord is in accordance with NFPA 70.

(4) The electrical and mechanical integrity of the assembly and its securement method are regularlyverified and documented.

Supplemental Information

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SR_502_Annex_Material.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The addition of this new annex provides valuable information without mandating listing orcertification as a requirement. The referenced document addresses the requirements currently inNFPA 99 and additional safety requirements, such as use of hospital-grade receptacle outlets andplugs, integrity of the enclosures, and testing for grounding and leakage current.

The definition of relocatable power taps in Chapter 3 allows for the code requirement here to bewritten more directly. If in the future, the definition is revised, it only needs to be changed in onelocation.

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Public Comment No. 103-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 10.2.3.6]

Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

* The receptacles are securely attached to the equipment assembly.

* The sum of the ampacity of all appliances connected to the outlets does not exceed 75 percent ofthe ampacity of the flexible cord supplying the outlets.


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16 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Abstention

Ferrari, Keith

abstain


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SR 502 Annex Material

A.10.2.3.6

Consideration should be given to certification of relocatable

power taps in accordance with UL 1363A, Outline of

Investigation for Special Purpose Relocatable Power Taps,

which addresses the requirements currently in NFPA 99 and

additional safety requirements, such as use of hospital-grade

receptacle outlets and plugs, integrity of the enclosures, and

testing for grounding and leakage current.


10.5.2.2* Protection of Patients with Direct Electrical Pathways to the Heart.

Only equipment that is specifically designed for the purpose [i.e., provided with suitable isolated patientleads or connections (cardiac floating, also known as CF, according to ANSI/AAMI ES60601–1 ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 , Medical Electrical Equipment)] shall be connected directly to electricallyconductive pathways to a patient’s heart.

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SR_501_Annex_Material.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The standard reference to 60601-1 document in NFPA 99 is preferred to maintained to the AAMIversion which includes US deviations. It is however recognized that the code is internationally usedand the addition of this annex note is meant to recognize this and direct users located outside ofthe US to the appropriate version for their locale.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa


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Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Abstention

Ferrari, Keith

abstain


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SR 501 Annex Material

A.10.5.2.2

The reference to ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 is the US

version and includes deviations for use in the US. Other

countries often use the IEC version or have other versions with

deviations.

Second Revision No. 902-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 10.5.6.2.2 ]

10.5.6.2.2

At a minimum, the record shall contain all of the following:

(1) Date

(2) Unique identification of the equipment tested

(3) Indication of which items have met or have failed to meet the performance requirements of10.5.6.2 10.2


Submitter Full Name: Sonia Barbosa


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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 16 17:54:54 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The current reference was to this same section which includes no performance requirements. It hasbeen revised to refer to section 10.2 which includes the performance requirements detailed by thischapter.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.


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Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Abstention

Ferrari, Keith

abstain


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Second Revision No. 505-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 11.1 ]

11.1 Applicability.

11.1.1

This chapter shall apply to the performance, maintenance, and testing of gas equipment in new andexisting health care facilities, as specified in Section 1.3 .

11.1.2*

This chapter shall apply to the use, at normal atmospheric pressure, of all of the following:

(1) Nonflammable medical gases

(2) Vapors and aerosols

(3) Equipment required for the administration of 11.1.2(1) and 11.1.2(2)

11.1.3

When used in this chapter, the term oxygen shall be intended to mean100 percent oxygen USP as wellas mixtures of oxygen and air.

11.1.4*

This chapter shall not apply to special atmospheres, such as those encountered in hyperbaric chambers.

11.1.5* Reserved.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision has been made based on CC Note No. 17 in the First Draft Report. Therequirements of Chapter 11 are meant to apply to both new and existing health care facilities andthe applicability statement has been revised to reflect this.

Section 11.1.3 has been revised to reference oxygen USP rather than 100% oxygen which is whatis truly meant by this section and found in cylinders.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters


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0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Affirmative with Comment

Ferrari, Keith

okay


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Second Revision No. 506-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 11.3.4 ]

11.3.4*

Storage for nonflammable gases equal to or greater than 85 m3 (3000 ft3) at STP shall comply with5.1.3.3.2 and 5.1.3.3.3.

11.3.4.1

The requirements of 5.1.3.3.2 shall not apply to storage locations in existing facilities.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision is being made in response to CC Note 15. The committee has revised the applicabilitystatement to be clear that the chapter applies to both new and existing facilities. This committeedoes not apply construction requirements retroactively. This section has been added to clarify thatexisting facilities that were built to earlier editions of codes do not need to bring their construction upto the newest requirements. It is the expectation that existing facilities which already meet the designand construction features of that section not be permitted to lower the level of protection.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa


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Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Negative with Comment

Ferrari, Keith

The requirements of 5.1.3.3.2 do apply to storage locations in existing facilities the same as new facilities. Referto 5.1.1.5 The following sections of this chapter shall apply to the operation, management, and maintenance ofCategory 1 medical gas and vacuum systems in both new and existing facilities: (4) 5.1.3.3.4 Chapter 5 requiresBOTH new and existing facilities to comply with 5.1.3.3.4 Storage. 5.1.3.3.4 States: 5.1.3.3.4.1 Full or emptymedical gas cylinders, when not connected, shall be stored in locations complying with 5.1.3.3.2 through 5.1.3.3.3and shall be permitted to be in the same rooms or enclosures as their respective central supply systems. Chapter11 is in conflict with Chapter 5. I vote negative and not conflict with Chapter 5, but more importantly have gasstorage rooms safe for employee that go into these rooms or near the rooms, patients near these rooms, andsuppliers that deliver tanks to these rooms.


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11.3.5.4

Gas cylinder and cryogenic liquid container storage shall comply with 5.1.3.3.3 and 5.1.3.3.4 .




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Committee Statement

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The stricken reference paragraph (5.1.3.3.4) refers back to 5.1.3.3.2 for design and constructionrequirements. Maintaining the reference would undo the change made in FR 511 where 5.1.3.3.2was deleted therefore making the requirements for 300 to 3000 cu ft just as strict as those forstorage over 3000 cu ft.

5.1.3.3.4 also refers to empty cylinders, which FR 511 was trying to avoid.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.


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Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.

Negative with Comment

Ferrari, Keith

The requirements of 5.1.3.3.2 do apply to storage locations in existing facilities the same as new facilities. Referto 5.1.1.5 The following sections of this chapter shall apply to the operation, management, and maintenance ofCategory 1 medical gas and vacuum systems in both new and existing facilities: (4) 5.1.3.3.4 Chapter 5 requiresBOTH new and existing facilities to comply with 5.1.3.3.4 Storage. 5.1.3.3.4 States: 5.1.3.3.4.1 Full or emptymedical gas cylinders, when not connected, shall be stored in locations complying with 5.1.3.3.2 through 5.1.3.3.3and shall be permitted to be in the same rooms or enclosures as their respective central supply systems. Chapter11 is in conflict with Chapter 5. I vote negative and not conflict with Chapter 5, but more importantly have gasstorage rooms safe for employee that go into these rooms or near the rooms, patients near these rooms, andsuppliers that deliver tanks to these rooms.


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11.3.6.1

Individual cylinder storage associated with patient care spaces, not to exceed 2100 m 2 (22,500 ft 2 ) offloor area, a smoke compartment in accordance with NFPA 101 shall not be required to be stored inenclosures.




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Committee Statement

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This revision has been made in response to CC 20 from the First Draft Report. The area identifiedin previous editions was taken from the maximum allowable size of a smoke compartment fromNFPA 101. In order to avoid future conflicts if the maximum size is changed in NFPA 101, thissection has been revised to reference smoke compartments in accordance with that document.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.


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Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.


Bishop, Corky

Recommend keeping the words "patient care". Individual cylinder storage associated with patient care in a smokecompartment in accordance with NFPA 101 shall not be required to be stored in enclosures.

Ferrari, Keith

Smoke compartment located throughout the facility in accordance with NFPA 101 can vary in size. I agree withthe intent, but the application of this change may become an issue.


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11.3.10.1

Storage locations meeting the requirements of 11.3.4 or 11.3.5 shall have precautionary sign signage ,readable from a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft), shall be displayed on each door or gate of the storage room orenclosure.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision is meant to only be editorial in nature and improve upon the first draft wordingthat might have not made sense.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.

Gwynn, Pamela


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King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.


Ferrari, Keith

okay


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11.3.10.2

The sign Sign(s) shall include the following wording as a minimum:

CAUTION

OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN

NO SMOKING




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The words "The sign" inappropriately limited the section to a singular sign.

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Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bishop, Corky

Carr, Lisa

Connor, Charles

Cowles, Charles

Dagenais, David A.

Goodman, Gerald R.


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Gwynn, Pamela

King, Donald D.

Lipschultz, Alan

Maurer, John

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Safdie, Ezra R.


Scarlett, Kevin A.

Sutter, Robert M.


Ferrari, Keith

okay


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National Fire Protection Association...According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 17 Members Eligible to Vote