National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment Yvonne Smith, Project Administrator DATE: November 14, 2016 SUBJECT: NFPA 1989 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2018) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 34 Members Eligible to Vote 4 Members Not Returned: Brubaker, Colbert, Colton, Mayhue 28 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions 2 Members Vote Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revisions: Miles, Sell 2 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions: Anaya, Miles 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 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
1 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 4-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 1.3.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] This standard shall apply to atmosphere-supplying respirators that provide the breathing air supply from a compressed breathing gas source or liquid air source that is independent of the ambient atmosphere. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 15:29:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 9-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 1.3.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K.
2 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Proposed language should not be added. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural firefighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations. I don't have enough information to support this at this time.
3 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 6-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 1.3.1.2 ] 1.3.1.2 This standard shall apply to all compressed normal atmospheric air, and all compressed synthetic breathing air, and liquid air regardless of the source of the breathing air. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 15:33:17 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 10-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 1.3.1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K.
4 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Proposed language should not be added. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
5 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 3-NFPA 1989-2016 [ 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 02169-7471. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 2013 2018 edition. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016 edition. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.3.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D2986-95a, Standard Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test, 1995 1999. 2.3.2 ISO Publications. International Organization for Standardization, 1, Ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211 ISO Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva 20 Geneva, Switzerland. ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of calibration and testing laboratories, 1999 2005, Technical Corrigendum 1, 2006. 2.3.3 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 14:26:32 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The technical committee is updating the referenced SDO names, addresses, standard names and editions. Public Input No. 1-NFPA 1989-2015 [Chapter 2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot
6 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Anaya, Christopher Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark
7 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Affirmative with Comment Miles, Stephen T. I support this, no comment.
8 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 9-NFPA 1989-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.7 ] 3.3.10 Liquid Air System. A system for the manufacture, storage, and delivery of liquid air. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 16:33:14 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 12-NFPA 1989-2016 [New Section after 3.3.7] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K.
9 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Proposed language should not be added. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
10 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 10-NFPA 1989-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.8 ] 3.3.9 Liquid Air. A cryogenic mixture that, once vaporized, delivers breathable air to the user. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 16:46:25 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 13-NFPA 1989-2016 [New Section after 3.3.8] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K.
11 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Proposed language should not be added. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
12 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 12-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.1 ] 5.1.1* At least quarterly, the The organization shall take at least four breathing air samples per year. Samples to meet this requirement shall be taken within 90 days ± 5 days of each other. The organization shall take breathing air samples and shall submit such samples to an accredited testing laboratory that meets the requirements specified in Chapter 4. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Aug 10 10:16:26 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The technical committee is clarifying the quarterly sampling requirement. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Anaya, Christopher Berning, Steven K.
13 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Affirmative with Comment Miles, Stephen T. I support this, no comment.
14 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 5-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 5.3.1 ] 5.3.1 The organization shall document whether the breathing air is derived from normal atmospheric air, or manufactured synthetic air, or liquid air. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 15:32:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 14-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 5.3.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K.
15 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Proposed language should not be added. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
16 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 13-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 5.3.4 ] 5.3.4 The organization shall have the synthetic breathing air samples tested as specified in Section 6.1 of this standard to verify the oxygen content is not less than liquid air in the storage unit shall be sampled for oxygen concentration during the transfer to the respirator to verify that the oxygen content is not less than 19.5 percent and not greater than 23.5 percent by volume. A supplier s analysis or certificate of oxygen content shall not be sufficient An electronic sampling method shall be permitted to comply with this requirement. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Aug 10 10:36:12 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The TC is revising this paragraph to ensure that liquid air systems meet the oxygen requirements of NFPA 1989. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L.
17 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Current language should not be changed. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
18 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 8-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 5.5.1.1 ] 5.5.1.1 Stand-alone air storage cylinders filled from a compressor meeting the air quality requirements in Section 5.6 of this standard shall not require a quarterly sample. 5.5.1.1 Samples from liquid air systems shall be obtained at the point specified by the liquid air system's operating instructions. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 16:29:54 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Public Input No. 16-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 5.5.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint
19 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Affirmative with Comment Sell, Robert Based upon my notes from the meeting, I was under the impression that we were going to keep the original text and add Section 5.5.1.2 to include the sampling location for liquid air? Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Current language should not be changed. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire
20 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
21 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 11-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 5.7.2.2 ] 5.7.2.2 The quality assurance sign shall also state the following, and all letters and numbers shall be at least 12 mm ( 1 2 in.) in height: or COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE IDENTIFICATION NEXT SAMPLE DUE ON OR BEFORE [date] LIQUID AIR SOURCE IDENTIFICATION NEXT SAMPLE DUE ON OR BEFORE [date] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Aug 10 09:40:08 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. Cryogenic air was changed to liquid air for consistency with the rest of the standard. Public Input No. 18-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 5.7.2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint
22 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Negative with Comment Anaya, Christopher Current language should not be changed. It is my opinion the NFPA 1981 TC should not be approving the use of liquid air for structural fire fighting activities until the technology is better understood and concerns and/or questions can be adequately addressed. Miles, Stephen T. NFPA 1989 does not make provision for, or address "cryogenic liquid air" as a source for breathing air. The technical committee is proposing that the standard be revised to include liquid air manufacture, storage, sampling, and analysis methodology. There is insufficient information on the safe blending of breathing air for me to support this for fire fighting operations at this point. Breathing air and water are the two most important factors for fire suppression. Mixed gas breathing air, re-breathers, and synthetic air all have their place in their technical discipline fields. Those applications are beyond the standard fire suppression operations.
23 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 2-NFPA 1989-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.4 ] 7.3 General Piping and Fittings Safety Factor. 7.3.1 All pneumatic fittings, tubing, and hose shall be rated for the maximum allowable working pressure that could be encountered, with a test safety factor of not less than 4:1. 7.3.2 The mechanical separator and the purifier housings shall be designed for a 4:1 safety factor at their maximum allowable working pressure. 7.4 SCBA or SCUBA Air Cylinder Fill Stations. 7.4.1 If SCBA or SCUBA air cylinders are to be filled from stationary fill stations, the fill stations shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1901, 24.9.1.1 through 24.9.6.3. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 10:08:31 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The technical committee believes that all compressor components should maintain a 4:1 safety factor as stated in NFPA 1901. The technical committee is adding a section on fragmentation protection for cylinders and is referencing NFPA 1901. Public Input No. 4-NFPA 1989-2016 [New Section after 7.2.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention
24 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Anaya, Christopher Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Affirmative with Comment Miles, Stephen T. I support this, no comments.
25 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM First Revision No. 1-NFPA 1989-2016 [ Section No. 7.4.4.1 ] 7.6.4.1* These records shall include, but not be limited to, the fill date, identification of the person performing the fill, cylinder serial number, breathing air source, final cylinder pressure, and most recent hydrostatic test date. Supplemental Information File Name NFPA_1989_Annex_Item_A.7.4.4.1.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Trebisacci Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 09 09:57:26 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Need a comma after "fill date." Response Message: Annex information added by TC, please see attached Word document. Public Input No. 3-NFPA 1989-2016 [Section No. 7.4.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 34 Eligible Voters 4 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Brubaker, Ryan Colbert, Rodney V. Colton, Craig E. Mayhue, Clint
26 of 26 11/14/2016 11:32 AM Affirmative All Allen, Jason L. Anaya, Christopher Berning, Steven K. Bernzweig, David T. Dickson, William Domitrovich, Joseph W. Gainey, Robin R. Golla, Ed Harkness, A. Ira Hayes, Kenneth Johnson, James S. Kaller, Clint Lancaster, Beth C. Lentz, Kevin D. Morgan, Judge W. Mundy, William T. Ochoa, Ruby Profit, Bryan Radtke, Timothy M. Rossos, Daniel N. Sanders, Stephen R. Sell, Robert Steedman, Trevor L. Szalajda, Jonathan V. Szymanski, Michael E. Tekelenburg, Marco Trudgeon, Mark Warner, Kenton D. Weinstein, Steven H. Affirmative with Comment Miles, Stephen T. I support this, no comment.