00-32673. National Fire Codes: Request for Comments on NFPA Technical Committee Reports  

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    AGENCY:

    National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revises existing standards and adopts new standards twice a year. At both its November Meeting and its May Meeting, the NFPA acts on recommendations made by its technical committees.

    The purpose of this notice is to request comments on the technical reports that will be presented at NFPA's 2001 November Meeting. The publication of this notice by the National Institute of standards and Technology (NIST) on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice.

    DATES:

    Thirty-five reports are published in the “2001 November Meeting Report on Proposals” and will be available on January 19, 2001. Comments received on or before March 30, 2001 will be considered by the respective NFPA Committees before final action is taken on the proposals.

    ADDRESSES:

    The “2001 November Meeting Report on Proposals” is available and downloadable from NFPA's Website—www.nfpa.org or by requesting a copy from the NFPA, Fulfillment Center, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322. Comments on the report should be submitted to Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, (617) 770-3000.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Background

    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops building, fire, and electrical safety codes and standards. Federal agencies frequently use these codes and standards as the basis for developing Federal regulations concerning fire safety. Often, the Office of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these standards under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51.

    Revisions of existing standards and adoption of new standards are reported by the technical committees at the NFPA's November Meeting or at the May Meeting each year. The NFPA invites public comments on its “Report on Proposals.”

    Request for Comments

    Interested persons may participate in these revisions by submitting written data, views, or arguments to Casey C. Grant, Secretary, Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Commenters may use the forms provided for comments in the “Report on Proposals.” Each person submitting a comment should include his or her name and address, identify the notice, and give reasons for any recommendations. Comments received on or before March 30, 2001 for the “2001 November Meeting Report on Proposals” will be considered by the NFPA before final action is taken on the proposals.

    Copies of all written comments received and the disposition of those comments by the NFPA committees will be published as the “2001 November Meeting Report on Comments” by September 21, 2001, prior to the November Meeting.

    A copy of the Report on Comments will be sent automatically to each commenter. Action on the reports of the Technical Committees (adoption or rejection) will be taken by NFPA members at the November Meeting, November 13-17, 2001 in Dallas, Texas.

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    Dated: December 18, 2000.

    Karen Brown,

    Deputy Director.

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    2001 November Meeting

    Report on Proposals

    Doc. No.TitleAction
    NFPA 25Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection SystemP
    NFPA 37Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas TurbinesC
    NFPA 51Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied ProcessesP
    NFPA 68Guide for Venting of DeflagrationsC
    NFPA 76Recommended Practice for the Protection of Telecommunications FacilitiesN
    NFPA 99Standard for Health Care FacilitiesP
    NFPA 99BStandard for Hypobaric FacilitiesP
    NFPA 99CStandard for Gas and Vacuum SystemsP
    NFPA 110Standard for Emergency and Standby Power SystemsC
    NFPA 204Guide for Smoke and Heat VentingC
    NFPA 266Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Upholstered Furniture Exposed to Flaming Ignition SourceW
    NFPA 270Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed ChamberC
    NFPA 471Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials IncidentsP
    NFPA 472Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials IncidentsC
    NFPA 473Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials IncidentsP
    NFPA 560Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and FumigationP
    NFPA 902Fire Reporting Field Incident GuideW
    NFPA 903Fire Reporting Property Survey GuideW
    NFPA 904Incident Follow-up Report GuideW
    NFPA 1041Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional QualificationsP
    NFPA 1051Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional QualificationsC
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    NFPA 1061Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety TelecommunicatorP
    NFPA 1192Standard for Recreational VehiclesP
    NFPA 1194Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and CampgroundsP
    NFPA 1402Guide to Building Fire Service Training CentersC
    NFPA 1403Standard on Live Fire Training EvolutionsC
    NFPA 1404Standard for a Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ProgramC
    NFPA 1451Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training ProgramC
    NFPA 1500Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health ProgramC
    NFPA 1521Standard for Fire Department Safety OfficerW
    NFPA 1561Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management SystemC
    NFPA 1852Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance on Open-Circuit SCBAN
    NFPA 1961Standard for Fire HoseC
    NFPA 1981Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire ServiceC
    NFPA 1982Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)C
    (P=Partial revision; W=Withdrawal; R=Reconfirmation; N=New; C=Complete Revision)
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    [FR Doc. 00-32673 Filed 12-21-00; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
12/22/2000
Department:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
00-32673
Dates:
Thirty-five reports are published in the ``2001 November Meeting Report on Proposals'' and will be available on January 19, 2001. Comments received on or before March 30, 2001 will be considered by the respective NFPA Committees before final action is taken on the proposals.
Pages:
80836-80837 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Notice 1
PDF File:
00-32673.Pdf