M E M O R A N D U M. Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment Yvonne Smith, Project Administrator DATE: May 16, 2016 SUBJECT: NFPA 1858 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (F2017) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 25 Members Eligible to Vote 4 Members Not Returned (Arrington, McCurley, Metz, Paderick) 21 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions (0 w/ comment) 0 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions 0 Members Abstained on one or more Revisions The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2 /3 of ballots returned. See Sections (c) and First Draft reference of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

2 1 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 3-NFPA [ Global Input ] , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Change first sentence in all cases after the word "service" to read "if inspection reveals damage resulting in a performance deficiency due to:" Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 10:42:49 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Better describes when a piece of equipment shall be taken out of service. The word "defect" is used most accurately to refer to an inherent fault or imperfection. While these are important, what we are really looking for in ongoing inspections are "deficiencies"...which may be due to an inherent defect, or it may be due to damage, wear, degradation over time, contamination, or any number of factors. Public Input No. 29-NFPA [Global Input] Public Input No. 21-NFPA [Global Input] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui

3 2 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

4 3 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 37-NFPA [ Global Input ] Replace the word "textile" with "software" throughout the document. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 17:21:46 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Replacing textile with software to remain consistent with rest of project. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S.

5 4 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

6 5 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 67-NFPA [ Detail ] Make the following changes to the title of Section 6.2: 6.2 Periodic Inspection Procedures. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Sonia Barbosa Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Mar 18 15:39:30 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Better defines the inspection intervals and procedures. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

7 6 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

8 7 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 14-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall specify the minimum selection, care, and maintenance requirements for life safety rope, escape rope and webbing, water rescue throwlines, moderate elongation laid life saving rope, life safety harnesses, belts, auxiliary equipment, litters, and victim extrication devices for emergency services personnel and associated equipment that are compliant with NFPA Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:28:13 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ease of cross reference between 1858 and Will also minimize errors if, and when, changes are made to categories in 1983 Public Input No. 6-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L.

9 8 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

10 9 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 15-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall also specify minimum selection, care, and maintenance requirements for life safety rope, escape rope and webbing, water rescue throwlines, moderate elongation laid life saving rope, life safety harnesses, belts, auxiliary equipment, litters, and victim extrication devices for emergency services personnel and associated equipment that are compliant with the previous editions of NFPA Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:29:57 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Ease of cross reference between 1858 and Response Message: Public Input No. 1-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J.

11 10 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

12 11 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 16-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not specify selection, care, and maintenance requirements for any accessories that could be attached to the certified product and are not necessary for the certified product to meet the requirements of this standard. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:33:22 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The scope of the document does not specify requirements for accessories. Response Message: Public Input No. 2-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D.

13 12 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

14 13 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 17-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not specify requirements for any utility rope. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:41:26 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Document scope does not cover use of utility rope. Response Message: Public Input No. 3-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul

15 14 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

16 15 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 18-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not specify requirements for any rope or associated equipment designed for mountain rescue, cave rescue, lead climbing operations, or where expected hazards and situations dictate other performance requirements. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:47:28 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Text is not necessary for this document. The document should stay focused on selection, care and maintenance of 1983 equipment. Furthermore, 1983 items are commonly used in these environments, with many agencies mandating items be 1983 compliant. Public Input No. 4-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L.

17 16 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

18 17 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 19-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not specify selection, care, and maintenance requirements for any rope or equipment for fall protection or coworker-assisted rescue pertaining to employees of general industry or the construction and demolition industry. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:51:34 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Adding co-worker assisted rescue as addressed in ANSI Z Response Message: Public Input No. 5-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 14-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J.

19 18 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

20 19 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 20-NFPA [ Section No ] The purpose of this standard shall also be to establish basic criteria for selection, inspection, cleaning, decontamination, repair, storage, and retirement of life safety rope, escape rope and webbing, water rescue throwlines, moderate elongation laid life saving rope, life safety harnesses, belts, auxiliary equipment, litters, and victim extrication devices for emergency services personnel elements and associated equipment that are compliant with NFPA Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:56:12 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ease of cross reference between 1858 and Will also minimize errors if, and when, changes are made to categories in 1983 Public Input No. 7-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All

21 20 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

22 21 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 52-NFPA [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Personnel Professional Qualifications, edition. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, edition. NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, edition. NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, edition. NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, edition. 2.3 Other Publications ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM F 1740 F1740, Standard Guide for Inspection of Nylon, Polyester, or Nylon/Polyester Blend, or Both Kernmantle Rope, Cordage Institute Publications. Cordage Institute, 994 Old Eagle School, Wayne, PA CI 1202, Terminology for Fiber Rope, February CI 1801, Low Stretch/ and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope, Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1855, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, 2013 edition. NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2017 edition. Supplemental Information File Name 1858-proposed_Chapter_2_SR.docx Description For staff use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State:

23 22 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Zip: Submittal Date: Sat Mar 05 11:34:50 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updating references Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E.

24 23 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

25 24 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 40-NFPA [ Section No ] * Design Load. The load for which a given piece of equipment or manufactured system was engineered for under normal static conditions. Supplemental Information File Name 1858_A _FR_40.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 17:44:08 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: New annex material for design loads Response Message: Public Input No. 58-NFPA [New Section after A ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All

26 25 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

27 A Design loads are used as a reference load for testing of products. This does not constitute any endorsement on behalf of NFPA that a product cannot or should not exceed this load. The designation of a 1 person or 2 person load was removed from the standard due to the misconception that items were not to exceed a single person or two person load, dependent on the items designation. Some items are tested with a 300 lb or 600 lb load, but the test method results in forces being generated far exceeding the base load. The AHJ must determine the equipment capability based on manufacturer information, the intended use of the product and the team capability in load or force calculations.

28 26 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 1-NFPA [ New Section after ] Organization. The entity that provides the direct management and supervision for the emergency services personnel. [ 1855, ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 10:00:18 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Keep definition of organization consistent throughout the project. AHJ is a broader reaching term. Public Input No. 16-NFPA [Global Input] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D.

29 27 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

30 28 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 54-NFPA [ New Section after ] Routine Inspection. An inspection performed at least prior to using an item. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:32:33 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added new definition for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

31 29 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

32 30 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 55-NFPA [ New Section after ] Thorough Inspection. An in-depth inspection performed at intervals. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:34:11 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added new definition for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

33 31 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

34 32 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 56-NFPA [ New Section after ] Predeployment inspection. An inspection performed prior to making the item available for service. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:34:52 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added new definition for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

35 33 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

36 34 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 57-NFPA [ New Section after ] Contamination/Contaminated. The process by which life safety rope and equipment are exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or CBRN terrorism agents. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:46:33 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added new definition for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

37 35 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

38 36 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 58-NFPA [ New Section after ] Soiled/Soiling. The accumulation of materials that are not considered hazardous materials, body fluids, or CBRN terrorism agents but that could degrade the performance of the life safety rope and equipment. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:48:39 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added new definition for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

39 37 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

40 38 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 59-NFPA [ New Section after ] Software. A type of auxiliary equipment that includes, but is not limited to, anchor straps, pick-off straps, and rigging slings. [ 1983, 2017] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Mar 08 07:50:18 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added definition from 1983 for clarity. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B.

41 39 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

42 40 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 21-NFPA [ Section No ] The organization shall retain and make accessible to organization personnel end users for reference purposes a copy of the manufacturers instructions regarding the care, use, and maintenance of the life safety rope and equipment for reference purposes. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 12:58:29 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Better defines who needs to have accessible documentation. Response Message: Public Input No. 15-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D.

43 41 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

44 42 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 22-NFPA [ Section No ] The organization shall refer to its risk and hazard assessment of the response area to determine the types of incidents requiring life safety rope and equipment that could be encountered, including but not limited to the following: (1) * Type of technical rescue incidents likely to occur in the response area to which the organization plans to respond (2) Type of technical rescue incidents to which the organization plans to respond (3) Frequency of each of these types of incidents (4) Level of operational capability that the organization intends to maintain for each type of for technical rescue incidents incident : awareness, operational, technician (5) Maximizing response capabilities through cooperation with other response organizations, departments, or agencies (6)* The organization s established acceptable safety factors for technical rescue operations (7)* Geographic location and conditions Supplemental Information File Name Description FR-22_A.5.1.2_6_.docx Annex (3) renumbered to (6) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 14:45:50 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Expand upon the factors needed to consider for a risk assessment. Added language to the annex to clarify that NFPA does not endorse a particular safety factor or ratio. Public Input No. 12-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 33-NFPA [Section No. A.5.1.2(3)] Public Input No. 54-NFPA [Section No. A.5.1.2(3)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot

45 43 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

46 FR-22, annex material changes A.5.1.2(6) renumbered NFPA 1983 divides life safety rope and equipment into two designations: general use and technical use. NFPA does not establish or endorse a particular safety factor or ratio. Rescue organizations can elect to use either technical use or general use labeled equipment based on the anticipated loads of the incident; training/skill level of responders; and the AHJ s established acceptable safety factors. What safety factor(s) is deemed appropriate may vary based on the acceptable level of risk, severity of consequences of a potential failure, types of technical rescues and the corresponding level of operational capability of the organization. The AHJ should compile and evaluate information on the comparative advantages and disadvantages of the life safety rope and equipment under consideration. For example, an organization at the operational level performing a simple rescue might require the higher strengths offered by general-use equipment. A highly trained or specialized organization performing more complicated rescues might benefit from the lighter weight of technical-use equipment but, due to the level of training, can maintain an acceptable safety factor while increasing the efficiency of its operations. General-use equipment can provide greater durability and possibly an advantage for incidents in which the anticipated system loads are difficult to estimate

47 44 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 23-NFPA [ Section No ] 5.1.4* The organization shall ensure that elements under consideration are certified as being compliant with the current edition of NFPA 1983, where applicable. Supplemental Information File Name FR-23_A docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 14:53:48 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Providing additional text to clarify that NFPA 1983 equipment may not fit all functions of use. Added language to the annex clarifying NFPA or manufacturer does not certify products. Public Input No. 13-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 57-NFPA [Section No. A.5.1.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean

48 45 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

49 FR-23, annex material changes A NFPA DOES NOT CERTIFY PRODUCTS. A third party certification organization conducts the necessary evaluation and testing to constitute certification to the applicable NFPA standard. Manufacturers cannot make a self-declaration of products meeting the standard. From time to time, NFPA receives complaints that certain items of fire and emergency services protective clothing or protective equipment could be carrying labels falsely identifying them as compliant with an NFPA standard. The requirement for placing the certification organization's mark on or next to the product label is to help ensure that the purchaser can readily determine compliance of the respective product through independent third-party certification. NFPA advises those purchasing life safety rope or equipment to be aware that for life safety rope or equipment items to meet the requirements of NFPA 1983, they must be certified by an independent third-party certification organization. In addition, the item must carry the label, symbol, or other identifying mark of that certification organization. A life safety rope or equipment item that does not bear the mark of an independent thirdparty certification organization is not compliant with NFPA 1983, even if the product label states that the item is compliant. For further information about certification and product labeling, see Chapters 4 and 5 of NFPA Also, the definitions for certification organization, certified, labeled, and listed in Chapter 3 of this standard should be reviewed. Third-party certification is an important means of ensuring the quality of emergency services protective clothing and equipment. To be certain that an item is properly certified, labeled, and listed, NFPA recommends that prospective purchasers require appropriate evidence of certification for the specific product and model from the manufacturer before purchasing. Prospective purchasers should also contact the certification organizations and request copies of the certification organization's list of products certified to the appropriate NFPA standard. Such a listing is a requirement of third-party certification by this standard and is a service performed by the certification organization. All NFPA standards on fire and emergency services protective clothing and equipment require that the item be certified by an independent third-party certification organization, and all items of fire and emergency services protective clothing and equipment must carry the label, symbol, or other identifying mark of that certification organization. Any item of protective clothing or protective equipment covered by an NFPA standard that does not bear the mark of an independent third-party certification organization is not compliant with the appropriate NFPA standard, even if the product label states that the item is compliant.

50 46 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 24-NFPA [ Section No ] Upon receipt, Prior to placing life safety rope and equipment in service, the organization shall inspect designate an individual to inspect purchased life safety rope and equipment to determine that the products meet the organization s specifications and were not damaged during shipment. The organization shall also verify the quantity and sizes of the life safety rope and equipment received. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:00:42 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarifies when inspection is completed and who completes it. Response Message: Public Input No. 17-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J.

51 47 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

52 48 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 25-NFPA [ Section No ] 5.2.7* The total weight to be carried shall be considered since it determines the necessary length, as it is determined by length, diameter, and material of the rope. Supplemental Information File Name FR-25_A docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:05:46 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Clarification on how weight is derived. Annex: Commodity rope test methods sometimes do not actually test MBS but instead make assumptions about strength based on weight per unit length. This has been known to be a problem when less than scrupulous manufacturers have "stuffed" material (such as paper) into the core of a rope's construction. Public Input No. 37-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 38-NFPA [Section No. A.5.2.7] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph

53 49 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

54 FR-25, annex material changes A The weight per unit length of a rope is one indicator of the amount of material used to produce a rope when comparing one rope construction to another. Generally speaking, a rope with a higher per meter weight will be stronger than a rope weighing less per meter when both are made from the same material. However, care should be taken with such an assumption because rope may also be weighted by other material. Consideration needs to be given to the length and the diameter of a rope and the weight of a given rope length for deployment and transportation to the site. Bigger is not necessarily better if a rope has to be carried long distances and an adequate safety factor could be provided with a smaller diameter rope.

55 50 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 26-NFPA [ Section No ] * The organization s selection of pulleys shall be based on the intended use, and the following criteria shall be considered: (1) Efficiency (2) Single or double (3) Ratchet (4) Size Overall dimensions (5) Sheave width Sheave width (6) Sheave diameter (7) Strength (8) Compatibility with rope Supplemental Information File Name 1858_A _FR_26.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:12:19 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added elements to consider for selection. Response Message: Public Input No. 11-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

56 51 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

57 A The selection of the pulley for an intended application requires a consideration of several design features: efficiency, single or double sheaves, ratchet, and size. (1) Efficiency. Pulley efficiency is essentially the rolling resistance of the sheave and the rope. Many factors affect efficiency, including sheave size, bearings, and side plate interaction. For most applications, a pulley with ball-bearing provides the highest efficiency and the differences efficiency between the ball-bearing pulleys are virtually insignificant. (2) Single or Double Sheaves. Single-sheave pulleys are the most common and are used in most applications. Double pulleys allow a simpler way to rig a higher mechanical advantage and are often seen in pre-rigged pulley systems. Double pulleys can have a becket or attachment point at the bottom. In a mechanical advantage system using double pulleys, one of them usually requires a becket. NFPA 1983 has performance requirements for beckets. (3) Ratchet. A ratchet is a means of holding the life safety rope when the operator releases it. A ratchet can be internal on a self-tending pulley or an independent device rigged with the pulley. Self-tending pulleys should be evaluated on the ratchet s ability to support the load and the pulley's ability to be released remotely. Some require the load to be lifted first, others do not. If a Prusik hitch or similar knot is used as an independent ratchet, a flat-bottomed, or Prusik minding, pulley might be needed to prevent the knot from jamming between the sheaves. (4) Overall dimensions. Manufacturers generally recommend that the minimum pulley sheave size be no less than four times the diameter of the rope, to reduce the loss of strength from compression and elongation of the rope fibers. For example, if a 1 2 in. life safety rope is used, a minimum of a 2 in. pulley should be selected. Smaller pulleys are lighter and more compact, and the strength loss down to a 1 in. pulley is minimal. A pulley with a larger sheave has a slightly higher efficiency than a smaller pulley with the same type bearing, but it is heavier and bulkier to store and transport. (5) Sheave Width. Proper sheave width is necessary to prevent the life safety rope from dragging on the sideplates and reducing the pulley s efficiency. Most pulleys accommodate 12.5 mm life safety rope and can also be used for 11 mm rope. Consideration should be given if a pulley is sized for 11 mm rope and the organization also uses 12.5 mm rope. If the organization uses 16 mm life safety rope, a wider sheave pulley will be required.

58 52 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 28-NFPA [ Section No ] * The organization shall select a maximum impact load and arrest distance for its belay system. Supplemental Information File Name 1858_A _FR_28.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:38:31 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Impact load was removed as that is a performance requirement for NFPA Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J.

59 53 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

60 A The total stopping distance is the total distance traveled after the belay device engages. To prevent injury to the load, the total stopping distance should be minimized to avoid impact with objects below.

61 54 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 27-NFPA [ Section No ] * The organization shall Organizations shall determine set the maximum allowable static load for the belay device. system capacity, given system configuration and methods used, so as to not exceed the capabilities of the belay device. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:35:44 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Better defines belay loads and belay device capacity. Response Message: Public Input No. 44-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D.

62 55 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dacey, Paul Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

63 56 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 29-NFPA [ Section No ] * The organization shall evaluate the performance of end-to-end and multiple configuration straps in the manner of intended use as specified by the manufacturer. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:47:02 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added missing multi-configuration straps and specified manufacturer use. Response Message: Public Input No. 45-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D. Dacey, Paul

64 57 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM Dempsey, Keith B. Dunn, Charles S. Geraghty, Stephen J. Haskell, III, William E. Hess, Diane B. Hock, Tricia L. Horn, Gavin P. Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, II, George R. Legros, Stephen Lehtonen, Karen E. Nelson, Robert G. Reall, Jack E. Smith, Cedric Stephenson, R. Douglas Stinton, Robert

65 58 of 134 5/16/2016 2:45 PM First Revision No. 30-NFPA [ New Section after 5.15 ] The organization shall evaluate the system for prevention of removal of components. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chris Farrell Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:53:02 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The removal of components from a system may not be desirable to the organization, so these should be evaluated as part of the selection process. Public Input No. 46-NFPA [New Section after 5.15] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Arrington, Joseph McCurley, Loui Metz, Jeremy Paderick, H. Dean Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Beechner, Brian J. Corrado, Steven D.