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NFPA 302 – FIRST REVISIONS REPORT

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First Revision No. 56-NFPA 302-2012 [ Global Input ]

Revise titles of ANSI/UL and UL referenced publications in accordance with FR-2-NFPA 302-2012 (Section 2.3.7) as shown below:

ANSI/UL 21, Standard for Safety LP Gas-Hose

ANSI/UL 94, Standard for Safety for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances

ANSI/UL 103, Standard for Safety for Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances

ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Safety for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms

ANSI/UL 248, Series of Low Voltage Fuses

ANSI/UL 310, Standard for Safety for Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

ANSI/UL 474 Standard for Safety for Dehumidifiers

ANSI/UL 489, Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

ANSI/UL 498, Standard for Safety for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

ANSI/UL 4248, Series of Standards for Safety for Fuseholders

ANSI/UL 858, Standard for Safety for Household Electric Ranges

ANSI/UL 943, Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

ANSI/UL 1059, Standard for Safety for Terminal Blocks

ANSI/UL 1077, Standard for Safety for Supplementary Protectors for Use in Electrical Equipment

UL 1128, Standard for Safety for Marine Blowers

UL 1129, Standard for Safety for Wet Exhaust Component for Marine Engines

ANSI/UL 1426, Standard for Safety for Electrical Cables for Boats

UL 1500, Standard for Safety for Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Larry Russell

Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc

Submittal Date: Fri Aug 31 11:11:19 EDT 2012

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

CommitteeStatement:

The ANSI/UL and UL titles of referenced documents in the standard are revised in FR-2-NFPA 302-2012

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First Revision No. 18-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. 2.2 ]

2.2 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2010 edition.

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008 2011 edition.

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition.

NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, 2010 edition.

NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2008 2011 edition.

NFPA 255, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2006 edition.

NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2006 2011edition.

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2004 2010 edition.

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2008 2012edition.

NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems, 2006 2010edition.


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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 28 12:25:40 EDT 2012


Committee Statement: Updated revision dates of referenced documents.

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Affirmative with CommentAdey, John AffirmMcFarlin, David McFarlin Although voting affirmative, I think more study needs to be done relative to the new edition standards and how they may have an affect on 302.



First Revision No. 4-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ]

2.3.1 ABYC Publications.American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc., 613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403.

ABYC A-24, Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems, 2007.

ABYC A-28, Galvanic Isolators, July 2004 2008 .

ABYC A-31, Battery Chargers and Inverters, 2007 2010 .

ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats, 2008 2012 .

ABYC TE-4, Lighting Protection , 2006.

ABYC TH-23, Design, Construction, and Testing of Boats in Consideration of Carbon Monoxide, 2004 2012 .






CommitteeStatement:

Committee has updated referenced publications with the current revision date. ABYC TE-4 has been added to the list since it is referenced in 3.3.5 and 11.1 of the standard.

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Affirmative with CommentAdey, John AffirmMcFarlin, David McFarlin Although voting affirmative, I think more study needs to be done relative to the new edition standards and how they may have an affect on 302.




2.3.2 AMCA Publication.Air Movement and Control Association, 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1893.

AMCA/ANSI 210, Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Rating, 1999 2007 .






Committee Statement: Committee updated revision date and title of AMCA/ANSI 210.

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Affirmative with CommentAdey, John AffirmMcFarlin, David Although voting affirmative, I think more study needs to be done relative to the newedition standards and how they may have an affect on 302.

Negative with CommentWeinbrecht, Kenneth J. I hope I'm doing this right.....Are we removing Smoke Detectors from the standard? If we are....I object!




2.3.3 ANSI Publication.American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI Z21.57, Recreational Vehicle Cooking Gas Appliances, 2001 2010 .






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2.3.4 ASTM Publications.ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM A463/A463M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process, 2006 edition 2010 .

ASTM A653/A653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process,2007 2011 .

ASTM B 97 B96/B96M , Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels, 1981 edition 2011 .

ASTM B122/B122 M, Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, 2006 edition 2011 .

ASTM B127, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N05500) Plate, Sheet, and Strip, 2005 edition 2009 .

ASTM B152/B152 M, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar, 2006 edition 2009 .

ASTM D471, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids, 2006 edition 2012 .

ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , 2012.






CommitteeStatement:

Standards date updates ASTM E84 has been proposed in public input.

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Public Input No. 17-NFPA 302-2012 [Section No. 2.3.4]

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2.3.5 NEMA Publication.National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209.

NEMA/ANSI WD-6, Wiring Devices — Dimensional Requirements, 2002 2008 .

NEMA/ANSI 250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum), 2003 2008 .






Committee Statement: Updated revision dates.

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2.3.6 SAE Publications.Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.

SAE J378, Recommended Practice for Marine Engine Propulsion System Wiring, 2004 2011 .

SAE J1127, Standard for Low Voltage Battery Cable, 2005 2010 .

SAE J1128, Standard for Low Tension Voltage Primary Cable, 2005 2010 .

SAE J1171, External Ignition Protection for of Marine Electrical Devices, 2004 2011 .

SAE J1928, Devices Providing Backfire Flame Control for Gasoline Engines in Marine Applications, 2005 2012 .

SAE J2006, Standard on Marine Exhaust Hose, 2003.

SAE J2031, Standard for High Tension Ignition Cable, 2001 2012 .






Committee Statement: Updated revision date and titles of referenced publications.

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2.3.7 UL Publications.Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/ UL 21, Standard for Safety LP Gas-Hose, 1995 2007 , RevisedOctober 2006 2010 .

ANSI/UL 94, Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances , 2006 2010, Revised 2012 .

ANSI/UL 103, Standard for Safety Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances, 2006 2010, Revised 2012 .

ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Safety for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 2006, Revised May 2007 2012 .

ANSI/UL 248, Series of Low Voltage Fuses, 2005 2011 .

ANSI/UL 310, Standard for Safety for Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals,2005 2009 .

ANSI/ UL 474 Standard for Safety for Dehumidifiers, 2007 2009, Revised 2012 .

ANSI/UL 489, Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers Molded-Case Switchers, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures, 2006 2009, Revised 2011 .

ANSI/UL 498, Standard for Safety for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles,2007 2010 .

ANSI/UL 512 , Standard for Safety Fuseholders , 1996 .

ANSI/UL 817, Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, 2007 2001, Revised 2011 .

ANSI/UL 858, Standard for Safety for Household Electric Ranges, 2005, Revised April 2006. 2012.

ANSI/UL 943, Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters, 2005 2006, Revised 2012 .

ANSI/UL 1059, Standard for Safety for Terminal Blocks, 2006 2001, Revised 2011 .

ANSI/UL 1077, Standard for Safety for Supplementary Protectors for Use in Electrical Equipment, 2006 2005, Revised 2010 .

UL 1128, Standard for Safety for Marine Blowers, 1997.

UL 1129, Standard for Safety for Wet Exhaust Component for Marine Engines, 1988 1999 .

UL 1133, Standard for Safety Boat Circuit Breakers , 1999.

UL 1426, Standard for Safety for Electrical Cables for Boats, 2001 2010 .

UL 1500, Standard for Safety for Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products, 1997, Revised March 2007.

ANSI/UL 4248, Series of Standards for Safety for Fuseholders , 2011.








CommitteeStatement:

Update title of ANSI/UL 94 as indicated and update other referenced standards to most recent edition as indicated.

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2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.








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3.3.8* Clean Agent.Electrically nonconducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. The word “agent” as used in this document means “clean agent” unless otherwise indicated. [2001,2008 2012 ]




Submittal Date: Wed Aug 29 11:56:43 EDT 2012


Committee Statement: Updated the edition date of the extract source, NFPA 2001.

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3.3.45* Ventilation.The changing of air within a compartment by natural or mechanical poweredmeans.






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This change creates consistency with other marine industry standards.

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First Revision No. 5-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. 4.1.6.1 ]

4.1.6.1Materials used for thermal and acoustical insulation in any compartment or enclosure containing an internal combustion engine or heater shall have a flame spread index of 75 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .






CommitteeStatement:

It is important to state the test method to be used for assessing the flame spread index. This does not introduce a change in requirements. NFPA 302 refers (in another section) to NFPA 255, which has now been withdrawn. ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, is technically equivalent to what used to be NFPA 255 and is the up-to-date test method. The change will also require the addition of ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, to section to on referenced ASTM standards. The latest edition, and the one that should be referenced, is 2012.

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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 302-2012 [Section No. 4.1.6.1]

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4.1.6.2Material shall be labeled or listed as having been tested to meet the requirements of NFPA 255 , Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .






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NFPA 255 was withdrawn in 2009. The requirements are found in ASTM E84.

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First Revision No. 7-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 4.5.1 ]

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4.5.1.1Each compartment not open to the atmosphere that has a permanently installed internal combustion engine with a cranking motor and a fixed fire extinguishing system shall be ventilated by an exhaust blower to remove any by-products of combustion or remaining extinguishing agent after the discharge of a fixed fire extinguishing system..






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4.5.2.2*Blowers shall meet the external ignition protection requirements of UL 1128, Standard for Safety for Marine Blowers, or UL 1500, Standard for Safety for Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products.






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The title of the referenced UL document in this requirement is revised in accord with FR-2-NFPA 302-2012

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First Revision No. 8-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 4.5.3.2 ]


4.5.3.2.1Each blower shall be separately circuited and protected internally at the equipment or by branch-circuit overcurrent devices suitable for motor current.






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Committee determined that an additional level of safety was needed for blowers.

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First Revision No. 10-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. 5.5.3.2.1 ]

5.5.3.2.1Ducts for engine-cooling air shall have a flame spread index of 75 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials .






CommitteeStatement:

It is important to state the test method to be used for assessing the flame spread index. This does not introduce a change in requirements. NFPA 302 refers (in another section) to NFPA 255, which has now been withdrawn. ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, is technically equivalent to what used to be NFPA 255 and is the up-to-date test method. The change will also require the addition of ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, to section to on referenced ASTM standards. The latest edition, and the one that should be referenced, is 2012.

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Public Input No. 11-NFPA 302-2012 [Section No. 5.5.3.2.1]

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5.5.3.2.2Material used for ducts for engine-cooling air shall be labeled or listed as having been tested to meet the requirements of NFPA 255 , Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Test of for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials . .






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NFPA 255 was withdrawn in 2009. The requirements are now found in ASTM E84.

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6.1.1

Exhaust systems shall comply with the following:

(1) They shall be gastight to hull interiors.

(2) All connections shall be accessible.

(3) They shall be supported to minimize failure from vibration, shock, expansion, and contraction.

(4) They shall have no threaded fittings into nonmetallic exhaust system components.

(5) They shall have no discharge from other devices into the exhaust other than from engine-cooling water.


6.1.1.1In addition to the requirements of 6.1.1 , exhaust systems on gasoline engines shall be designed and installed to reduce the production of carbon monoxide by providing the minimum restrictions to exhaust gas flow practicable.






CommitteeStatement:

Bob Loeser did extensive testing on this subject and found that by reducing the number of elbows and other restriction to exhaust gas flow the level of CO production could be reduced by several magnitudes. This reduction also lead to increased fuel economy.

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Affirmative with CommentNewsome, Robert E. Add "as" before practicable, as follows: In addition to the requirements of 6.1.1, exhaustsystems on gasoline engines shall be designed and installed to reduce the production of carbon monoxide by providing the minimum restrictions to exhaust gas flow as practicable.

Negative with CommentAdey, John There is no method of compliance with this statement. It is written as a requirement but clearly has the language of a NOTE. Recommend changing to a NOTE.




7.2.2.2Materials shall meet the specifications of Table 7.2.2.2.Table 7.2.2.2 Metallic Fuel Tank Material and Fabrication Requirements for Corrosion Resistance

Materiala SpecificationMinimum Nominal Sheet

Thickness Gauge

Nickel-copper ASTM B127, Class A 0.031 in. (0.79 mm) 22 U.S. Std.

Copper-nickel ASTM B122 0.045 in. (1.14 mm) 17 AWG

Copper ASTM B152, Type E.T.P. 0.057 in. (1.45 mm) 15 AWG

Copper-silicon

ASTM B97 B96/B96M , Types A, B, and G 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) 16 AWG

Steel sheet ASTM A653/A653M 0.0747 in. (1.90 mm) 14 Mfrs.

Aluminized steel

ASTM A463 0.0478 in. (1.21 mm) 18 Mfrs.

Aluminum Alloy 5052, 5083, or 5086 0.090 in. (2.29 mm) —

Stainless steel 316L or 317L

0.0747 in. (1.90 mm) 0.031 in. (0.79 mm)b

14 Mfrs.

22 U.S. Std.b

aSee American Welding Society recommendations for welding processes.

bOnly cylindrical stainless steel tanks with domed heads and a capacity of less than 20 gal (76 L) are permitted.






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Change made to incorporate a revision of the document, from ASTM B97 to ASTM B96/B96 M.

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8.2.1Exposed materials and finishes within 24 in. (61 cm) of heat-generating surfaces of appliances shall have a flame spread index of not more than 75 as determined when tested in accordance with NFPA 255 , Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials . ASTM E84, StandardTest Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .






CommitteeStatement:

It is important to state the test method to be used for assessing the flame spread index. This does not introduce a change in requirements. NFPA 302 refers (in this section) to NFPA 255, which has now been withdrawn. ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, is technically equivalent to what used to be NFPA 255 and is the up-to-date test method. The change will also require the addition of ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, to section to on referenced ASTM standards. The latest edition, and the one that should be referenced, is 2012.

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8.2.2Fabrics located above and within 39 in. (1 m) of a galley stove top, used for decorative or other purposes, shall be flame resistant in accordance with shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests forFlame Propagation of Textiles and Films.








CommitteeStatement:

The term "flame resistant" has been changed in most NFPA and ICC codes by the phrase "meet the flame propagation performance criteria" because it is more accurate and because the term flame resistant is vague and unenforceable. The remainder of the proposed change is explained below and is being implemented in other codes and standards also. In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called “small-scale test” from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Instead of the “small-scale test” NFPA 701 now (and for over 20 years) contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as indicated by the text of NFPA 701 (2010) that is shown at the bottom of this public input. However, a largenumber of manufacturers continue stating that the materials or products that they sell have been tested to NFPA 701, when they really mean the pre-1989 small-scale test in NFPA 701. That test no longer exists and materials or products meeting that test do not exhibit acceptable fire performance. Text of NFPA 701 (2010): 1.1.1.1 Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method 2. 1.1.1.2 Test Method 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method 2. 1.1.1.3 Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2), except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by 1.1.2. 1.1.2.1 Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with arealdensities greater than 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2). 1.1.2.2 Test Method 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining. 1.1.2.3 Test Method 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcement or backing, when used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction. 1.1.2.4 Test Method 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and similar architectural fabric structures and banners. Note also the following from the text of NFPA 701 (2010): 1.2* Purpose. 1.2.1 The purpose of Test Methods 1 and 2 shall be to assess the propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. A.1.1 A small-scale test method appeared in NFPA 701 until the 1989 edition. It was eliminated from the test method because it has been shown that materials that “pass” the test do not necessarily exhibit a fireperformance that is acceptable. The test was not reproducible for many types of fabrics and could not predict actual full-scale performance. It should not, therefore, be used. A.1.1.1 For the purposes of Test Method 1, the terms curtains, draperies, or other types of window treatments, where used, should include, but not be limited to, the following items: (1) Window curtains (2) Stage or theater curtains (3) Vertical folding shades (4) Roll-type window shades (5) Hospital privacy curtains (6) Window draperies (7) Fabric shades or blinds (8) Polyvinyl chloride blinds (9) Horizontal folding shades (10) Swags Examples of textile items other than window treatments to which Test Method 1 applies include: (1) Table skirts (2) Table linens (3) Display booth separators (4) Textile wall hangings (5) Decorative event tent linings not used in the assembly of a tent

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Affirmative with CommentAdey, John This is a new requirement and may or may not meet the criteria in ABYC A-3 Galley Stoves OR ISO 9094 Fire Protection. These documents are harmonized when it comes to zones and testing. Time is needed to research the compatibility of this newer standard with existing industry standards.




9.9.8 Circuit Breakers.The following shall apply to circuit breakers:

(1) They shall have a dc voltage rating of not less than the nominal system voltage.

(2) They shall be of the trip-free type.

(3) They shall be capable of an interrupting capacity in accordance with Table 9.9.8(a).

(4)

(5)

Table 9.9.8(a) Circuit Breaker Minimum Amperage Interrupting Capacity

Ampere Interrupting Capacity (AIC) (Amperage available at circuit breaker

terminals)

Cold Cranking Current Rating at 0°F (-18°C) of Total Connected

Battery CapacityMain Circuit

Breaker (Amperes)Branch Circuit

Breaker (Amperes)

12 volts and 24 volts

650 or less 1500 750

651–1100 3000 1500

Over 1100 5000 2500

32 volts

1250 or less 3000 1500

Over 1250 5000 2500

Notes:

(1) The main circuit breaker is considered to be the first breaker(s) in a circuit connected in series with the battery. All subsequent breakers connected in series with a main circuit breaker are considered to be branch circuit breakers.

(2) Under Battery Council International conversion factors, the following approximate correlations are used for 0°F (-18°C):

(a) ANSI/UL 489, Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

(b) ANSI/UL 1077, Standard for Safety for Supplementary Protectors for Use in Electrical Equipment, if used as a branch circuit breaker and able to interrupt the current specified for branch circuit breakers in Table 9.9.8(a) alone or in combination with the main circuit breaker

UL 1133, Standard for Safety Boat Circuit Breakers

* They shall meet the marine requirements of one of the following:

* If located in a space that requires ignition protection, they shall meet the requirements of UL 1500, Standard for Safety for Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products, at four times their rated current.



Cold Cranking

Amperes

Ampere Hours

(20-hour rating)

630 120

1076 205

1260 240

For the purpose of converting the 20-hour ampere/hour rating to approximate cold cranking amperes, use a value of 5.25 × the ampere/hour rating.




Submittal Date: Thu Aug 30 15:34:52 EDT 2012


Committee Statement: UL 1133 is withdrawn. See FR-2-NFPA 302-2012.

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9.13.7Loom used to cover conductors shall be manufactured from material that is self-extinguishing, classified V-2 or better, in accordance with ANSI/UL 94, Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances .






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10.8.2 Circuit Breakers.The following shall apply to circuit breakers:

(1) They shall have an ac voltage rating of not less than the nominal system voltage.

(2) They shall be of the trip-free type.

(3) They shall be capable of an interrupting capacity in accordance with Table 10.8.2.

(4)

(5)

Table 10.8.2 Circuit-Breaker Interrupting Capacity (Amperes)

Main Shore Power

Shore Power Source Disconnect Circuit Breaker Branch Breaker

120V–30A 3000 3000

120V–50A 3000 3000

120/240V–50A 5000 3000

240V–50 A 5000 3000

120/208V–3-phase/wye 30A 5000 3000

120/240V–100A 5000 3000

120/208V–3-phase/wye 100A 5000 3000

Notes:

(1) The main circuit breaker shall be considered the first circuit breaker(s) connected to a source of ac power. All subsequent breakers, including submain breakers connected in series with a main circuit breaker, are considered to be branch circuit breakers.

(2) A fuse in series with, and ahead of, a circuit breaker shall be permitted to be required by the circuit-breaker manufacturer to achieve the interrupting capacity specified in Table 10.8.2.


(a) ANSI/UL 489, Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

(b) ANSI/UL 1077, Standard for Safety for Supplementary Protectors for Use in Electrical Equipment, if used as a branch circuit breaker and able to interrupt the current specified for branch circuit breakers in Table 10.8.2 alone or in combination with the main circuit breaker

UL 1133, Standard for Safety Boat Circuit Breakers

* They shall meet the marine requirements of one of the following:

* If located in a space that requires ignition protection, they shall meet the requirements of UL 1500, Standard for Safety for Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products, at four times their rated current.





Submittal Date: Thu Aug 30 15:39:25 EDT 2012


Committee Statement: UL 1133 is withdrawn. See FR-2-NFPA 302 2012.

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10.14.1All connections normally carrying current shall be made in enclosures with interior surfaces having a flame spread rating of not more than 25 as tested in accordance with NFPA 255 , Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .






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First Revision No. 27-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 10.19.2 ]

10.19.2.1Shore power cable shall be listed or labeled by a qualified testing agency and shall be installed and connected in accordance with listing requirements and/or manufacturer's instructions.






CommitteeStatement:

There has been a tremendous advance in the safety of shore power cable connectors that do not meet current NFPA 70 designs for shore power cables. We tried to address the issue of fires in these inlet connectors at the last re-write of NFPA 302 but there are still a significant number of boat fires resulting from the decades old terminal connections. The newer pin and plug smart plugs will prevent these fires.

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First Revision No. 26-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 10.20.8.4 ]


10.20.8.5Ground-fault protection equipment shall be installed in the main shore power conductors with or in addtiion to the main shore power disconnect circuit breaker(s) aboard the vessel.10.20.8.5.1The device trip level shall be a maximum of 30mA and the trip time shall be a maximum of 100mS. The device shall be readily accessible.






CommitteeStatement:

There have been a number of fatal Electric Shock Drowning incidents that are caused by AC faults aboard boats. A Coast Guard study has investigated these incidents and states that these ELCI/RCD devices will reduce the causes of ESD.

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Public Input No. 26-NFPA 302-2012 [New Section after 10.20.8.4]

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Negative with CommentAdey, John Reference the ABYC E-11 Standard and state that ground fault protection AS DESCRIBED IN ABYC E-11, shall be installed. Do not spell out the requirements here because there are several missing elements, such as the standard the device must be constructed to. This is the ABYC ELCI and should be referred to as such by incorporation by reference.Fort, Charles This section should reference ABYC E-11.Newsome, Robert E. ABYC is continuously reviewing implementation of ELCIs and RCDs; this segment shouldreference ABYC E-11.



First Revision No. 30-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 12.1.3.6.1 ]


12.1.3.6.2Fixed fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed as high as practical in the engine space and as far from natural and powered ventilation as possible.






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Moved the recommended change from PI 27 to this section of the Standard.

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12.1.3.6.3*Manual controls shall be located to be readily accessible from outside the spaces served by the systems.






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12.1.3.6.4Systems shall be designed for one of the following modes of application:

(1) An independent system installed to cover one of various unconnected protected spaces

(2) A single system of sufficient capacity to flood all protected spaces simultaneously

(3) A single system of sufficient capacity for the largest protected space, distributed to the selected space by valves at the controls






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12.2* Smoke Detection.All vessels 26 ft (8 m) or more in length with accommodation spaces intended for sleeping shall be equipped with a single-station smoke alarm that is listed to ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms , for marine or recreational vehicle use and is installed and maintained according to the device manufacturer's instructions.






CommitteeStatement:

This requirement is moved to new section 13.3 in its entirety. See revision related to PI 8.

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13.1* Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection Systems.A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed on all boats with an enclosed accommodation compartment(s) and a gasoline generator set, or an inboard gasoline propulsion engine.






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The Committee took the public input from PI 8 and made a separate FR.

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First Revision No. 35-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after 13.2 ]

13.3* Smoke Detection. All vessels with accommodation spaces intended for sleeping shall be equipped with a single-station smoke alarm that is listed to ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms , for marine or recreational vehicle use and is installed and maintained according to the device manufacturer'sinstructions.






CommitteeStatement:

Moved requirement from 12.2 to this chapter in accord with PI 8. The Committee removed the requirement for vessels 26 ft or more in length because there are smaller vessels that have accommodation spaces and need to be included in the requirement.

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First Revision No. 41-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. A.1.6 ]

A.1.6For additional conversion information, see ASTM SI 10, Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System IEEE/ASTM SI 10, American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric SystemMetric Practice , 2010 edition .






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A.5.8See SAE J1191, Recommended Practice for High Tension Ignition Cable Assemblies—Marine.






Committee Statement: Updated title of referenced document.

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First Revision No. 23-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after A.8.5.15.6 ]

A.9ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats , can be used to meet the requirements of this chapter.






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The Committee recognizes that ABYC E-11 is updated frequently. The Committee added a reference to ABYC E-11 to allow the user to have access to additional information on electrical system standards.

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First Revision No. 53-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. A.9.12.2 ]

A.9.12.2For information on marine engine wiring, see SAE J378, Recommended Practice for Marine Engine Propulsion System Wiring.






Committee Statement: Updated title of the referenced document.

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First Revision No. 24-NFPA 302-2012 [ New Section after A.9.14.7 ]

A.10ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats , can be used to meet the requirements of this chapter.






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The Committee recognizes that ABYC E-11 is updated frequently. The Committee added a reference to ABYC E-11 to allow the user to have access to additional information on electrical system standards.

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First Revision No. 42-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. A.10.15.7 ]

A.10.15.7

See NFPA 70® , National Electrical Code® ; , E-8.12 of ABYC E-8 , AlternatingCurrent (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats ; , and applicable UL standards, for additional information.






CommitteeStatement:

ABYC E-8 was Alternating Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats was incorporated into ABYC E-11 in July 2003.

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A.13.3It is recommended on commercial vessels 12 m and larger that engine room firedetection equipment be installed with notification capability at the helm.

Engine room fire suppression is not a substitute for engine room fire detection. Occupants of most vessels 12 m and larger are typically too far from the engine room to detect a fire without the assistance of properly installed detection equipment. The occupants of the vessel can be placed in further peril when it becomes necessary to escape the fire by entering the water. Engine room fires need to be detected early in order to reduce the dangers to the vessel's occupants and damage to the vessel. Heat and/or smoke alarms should be listed to appropriate standards for the device and installed according to the device manufacturer’s instructions.






CommitteeStatement:

Changed designation of requirement in accord with the change made in FR 35 for new requirement 13.3.

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First Revision No. 39-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. F.1.1 ]

F.1.1 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2010 edition.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2008 2011 edition.


NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 edition.







Committee Statement: The revision dates of these documents are updated.

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Affirmative with CommentMcFarlin, David Although voting affirmative, I think more study needs to be done relative to the new edition standards and how they may have an affect on 302.



First Revision No. 38-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. F.1.2.1 ]

F.1.2.1 ABYC Publications.American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc., 613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403.

ABYC A-4, Fire Fighting Equipment, 2002 2008 .

ABYC E-11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats , 2012 .

ABYC TH-22, Educational Information About Carbon Monoxide, 2002 2012 .

ABYC TH-23, Design, Construction, and Testing of Boats in Consideration of Carbon Monoxide, 2004 2012 .






CommitteeStatement:

The Committee has updated the referenced standards to most recent edition and added missing referenced documents as indicated.

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Public Input No. 25-NFPA 302-2012 [Section No. F.1.2.1]

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F.1.2.2 ASTM Publication.ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

IEEE/ASTM SI 10, Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System American National Standard for Metric Practice , 2002 2010edition.






Committee Statement: The title and revision date of the document is updated.

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F.1.2.4 SAE Publications.Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.

SAE J378, Recommended Practice for Marine Engine Propulsion System Wiring, 2004 2011 .

SAE J1171, Recommended Practice for External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices, 2004 2011 .

SAE J1191, Recommended Practice for High Tension Ignition Cable Assemblies—Marine, 2005 2011 .

SAE J1223, Recommended Practice for Marine Carburetors and Fuel Injection Throttle Bodies, 2006.

SAE J1294, Recommended Practice for Ignition Distributors—Marine, 2004 2010 .

SAE J1428, Recommended Practice for Marine Circuit Breakers, 2006.






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F.1.2.5 UL Publications.Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 2006, Revised May 2007 2011 .

ANSI/UL 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 2006 2009 .

ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired, 2002, Revised May 2006 2008 .






CommitteeStatement:

The Committee has updated the referenced standards to most recent edition as indicated.

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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 302-2012 [Section No. F.1.2.5]

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First Revision No. 44-NFPA 302-2012 [ Section No. F.3 ]

F.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers,2002 2010 edition.

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems,2000 2011 edition.

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,2001 2009edition.

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,2000 2012edition.






Committee Statement: Updated the edition dates of NFPA documents used for extracts.

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