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

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM To: NEC Code-Making Panel 1 From: Kimberly Shea, Project Administrator Date: April 16, 2015 Subject: NEC First Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2016) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 12 Members Eligible to Vote 0 Not Returned 5 Members voted Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revision (Barrios, Hickman, Hittinger, Iverson and Sood) 7 Members voted Negative on one or more Revisions (Anthony, Barrios, Dieke, Jr., Hickman, Hittinger, Sayler and Sassaman) 1 Member Abstained on one or more Revisions (Anthony) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first revision. There are two criteria necessary for each first revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2 / 3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined. (1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote 2 = = 11) (2) Example for Affirmative 2 / 3 : Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote 1 not returned 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = = 12 ) As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

2 First Revision No. 18-NFPA [ Global Input ] See attached file of revised Table (A)(1). Supplemental Information File Name FR_18_edited.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 04:30:01 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This revision incorporates the work of a Correlating Committee Task Group to: (1) resolve issues with actions taken by Code-making Panels 1 and 8 on proposals and comments in the 2014 NEC cycle relative to changing the voltage threshold in articles under their purview from 600 volts to 1000 volts, (2) address indoor and outdoor electrical substations, and (3) evaluate other higher voltage threshold requirements to be included relative to present trends. The revision of this table brings in the voltage ranges and clearance distances from Table (A). The correlation of SI units is consistent with other tables in Article 110 such as Table (A). Editorially removed the word as from Condition 2. Response Message: Public Input No. 688-NFPA [Section No (A)(1)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)(1)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)(1)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)(1)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

3 Nominal Voltage to Ground Table (A)(1) Working Spaces Minimum Clear Distance Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition mm (3 ft) mm (3 ft) mm (3 ft) mm (3 ft) 900 mm (3 ft) 1.07 m (3 ft 6 in.) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.22 m (4 ft) 1.5 m (5 ft) Note: Where the conditions are as follows: Condition 1 Exposed live parts on one side of the working space and no live or grounded parts on the other side of the working space, or exposed live parts on both sides of the working space that are effectively guarded by insulating materials. Condition 2 Exposed live parts on one side of the working space and grounded parts on the other side of the working space. Concrete, brick, or tile walls shall be considered as grounded. Condition 3 Exposed live parts on both sides of the working space.

4 Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

5 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No. 90.2(A) ] (A) Covered. This Code covers the installation and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: (1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings (2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations (3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity (4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 09:47:24 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is revised to clarify that some rules in the NEC address removals. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.2(A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R.

6 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sood, Mohinder P. Affirmative with Comment Hickman, Palmer L. This First revision should be revised to also include maintenance, testing and alteration. (A) Covered. This Code covers the installation, maintenance, alteration, testing, and removal of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. While the Code covers the removal of wiring, these requirements are limited to only a few sections. The addition of "removal" to 90.2(A) may have unintended consequences and be misinterpreted to include more widespread removal of conductors, equipment and raceway than the sections specifically addressed. "Installation" is used in a broad sense and a laundry list of what aspects of installations the Code covers is not necessary. Sayler, Kent A. NEC rules are primarily focused on electrical installations. Removal of electrical equipment is only required in a few specific sections therefore should not be included in 90.2(A). Removal of equipment that does not pose a hazard should not be covered by the NEC.

7 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 2-NFPA [ Section No. 90.2(B) ] (B) Not Covered. This Code does not cover the following: (1) Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles Informational Note: Although the scope of this Code indicates that the Code does not cover installations in ships, portions of this Code are incorporated by reference into Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts (2) Installations underground in mines and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery and its attendant electrical trailing cable (3) Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock or installations used exclusively for signaling and communications purposes (4) Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a. Consist of service drops or service laterals, and associated metering, or b. Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy, or c. Are located in legally established easements or rights-of-way, or d. Are located by other written agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations. These written agreements shall be limited to installations for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy where legally established easements or rights-of-way cannot be obtained. These installations shall be limited to federal lands, Native American reservations through the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, military bases, lands controlled by port authorities and state agencies and departments, and lands owned by railroads. Informational Note to (4) and (5): Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public service/utility commissions and that install, operate, and maintain electric supply (such as generation, transmission, or distribution systems) or communications systems (such as telephone, CATV, Internet, satellite, or data services). Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation. Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies, such as state regulatory commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip:

8 Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 13:49:11 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This revision adds storage to the list of NEC scope exclusions which enhances clarity of the code as it relates to installations that are excluded from the scope. These exclusions did not include energy storage. This meant that an energy storage system could be subject to the NEC and inspection by the local AHJ. The word power was revised to electric energy in 90.2(B)(3) for consistency. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.2(B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.2(B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.2(B)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 10 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. Negative with Comment Hickman, Palmer L. The term "energy storage" is not defined and therefore the breadth of this exclusion from the requirements of the NEC is unclear. In addition, the committee statement incorrectly states that "storage" was added when in fact "energy storage" was added. Hittinger, David L. I am not in agreement that all "energy storage" should be exempt from the provisions in the NEC. Perhaps a definition would be an appropriate before excluding this from the NEC. of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

9 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 3-NFPA [ Section No ] 90.3 Code Arrangement. This Code is divided into the introduction and nine chapters, as shown in Figure Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 apply generally;. Chapters 5, 6, and 7 apply to special occupancies, special equipment, or other special conditions. These latter chapters and may supplement or modify the general rules requirements in. Chapters 1 through 4 apply except as amended by Chapters 5, 6, and 7 for the particular conditions. Chapter 8 covers communications systems and is not subject to the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 except where the requirements are specifically referenced in Chapter 8. Chapter 9 consists of tables that are applicable as referenced. Informative annexes are not part of the requirements of this Code but are included for informational purposes only. Figure 90.3 Code Arrangement. Submitter Information Verification

10 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 14:45:16 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: There are requirements in Chapter 5, 6, and 7 that modify requirements in other articles within Chapters 5, 6, and 7. Section 90.3 was revised to permit the rules in latter chapters to modify each other. Response Message: Public Input No. 684-NFPA [Section No. 90.3] Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

11 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 4-NFPA [ Section No. 90.8(B) ] (B) Number of Circuits in Enclosures. It is elsewhere provided in this Code that the number of wires and circuits confined in a single enclosure be varyingly restricted. Limiting the number of circuits in a single enclosure minimizes the effects from a short circuit or ground fault. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 16:46:36 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This editorial change removes the words wires and to be consistent with the title of 90.8(B) and the last sentence. Public Input No NFPA [Section No. 90.8(B)] Public Input No. 698-NFPA [Section No. 90.8(B)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A.

12 0 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Sood, Mohinder P.

13 1 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 6-NFPA [ Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code. It is not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms from related codes and standards. In general, only those terms that are used in two or more articles are defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may be referenced in Article 100. Part I of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used throughout this Code. Part II contains definitions applicable only to articles and parts of articles specifically covering installations and equipment operating at over volts, nominal. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 09:19:06 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Panel recognizes that all definitions may be placed in Article 100 as result of the first draft process. This may necessitate the removal of In general, only those terms that are used in two or more articles are defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may be referenced in Article 100. This incorporates the work of a Correlating Committee Task Group to: (1) resolve issues with actions taken by Code-making Panels 1 and 8 on proposals and comments in the 2014 NEC cycle relative to changing the voltage threshold in articles under their purview from 600 volts to 1000 volts, (2) address indoor and outdoor electrical substations, and (3) evaluate other higher voltage threshold requirements to be included relative to present trends. The header Scope is now numbered to comply with the NEC Style Manual. An editorial change removed the word "proper". The second paragraph was revised for clarity. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No NFPA [Article 100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments

14 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. Affirmative with Comment Hickman, Palmer L. We are concerned that the proposed revisions are still not technically correct. For example, we wonder why there are definitions in part II that are used in 1,000 volt and less applications such a "fuse". It seems a number of these definitions are not unique to Part II. 2 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

15 First Revision No. 8-NFPA [ Definition: Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). ] Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being easily reached quickly for operation, renewal service, or inspections inspection without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as to the use of tools, the need to climb over or under, the need to remove obstacles, or to resort to the use of portable ladders, and so forth or similar equipment. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 10:15:44 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The definition is revised for added clarity. The list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible).] Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible).] Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible).] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 10 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sood, Mohinder P. 3 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

16 4 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. Little to no justification was provided in the Committee statement for the change. Removal of the phrase "to whom ready access is requisite" is more than editorial in nature. Sayler, Kent A. The panel statement does not cover all the changes made and their potential impacts. Removing the words "to those to whom ready access is requisite" was previously considered to permit equipment located behind locked doors to be considered readily accessible to qualified persons if they had the keys. Additionally the revised wording would prohibit locking doors or enclosures that limit access to any equipment that is required to be readily accessible such as panelboards in public spaces. Dictionaries indicate that a key is an instrument and an instrument is a tool.

17 5 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 9-NFPA [ Definition: Building. ] Building. A structure that stands alone or that is cut off separated from adjoining structures by fire walls with all openings therein protected by approved fire doors. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 11:08:38 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The definition was revised to replace cut off with separated and end the sentence after walls. The reference to fire doors is deleted since the term may be misleading as not all openings in fire walls are doors. Building codes determine openings permitted in fire walls that are not limited to fire doors. Note: Refer this revision to the Correlating Committee for coordination with other standards that use the term. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Building.] Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Building.] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R.

18 6 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. Affirmative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. The Committee should have done more to improve the definition of "building" so that structures that stand alone, such as poles, are not considered buildings.

19 7 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 10-NFPA [ Definition: Equipment. ] Equipment. A general term, including fittings, devices, appliances, luminaires, apparatus, machinery, and the like used as a part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation. Informational Note: In addition to the items listed in the definition, equipment also describes air conditioning units, power outlets (such as recreational vehicle site supply equipment or marine power outlets), transformers, and other enclosures that contain electrical products. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 11:29:48 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This first revision adds the informational note to provide examples that distinguish between equipment and structures. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [New Definition after Definition: Equipment.] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

20 8 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. The addition of an Informational Note to the definition of "equipment" in order to provide additional examples to the existing laundry list of examples is not necessary. The definition already includes the phrase "and the like" to cover other examples. The proposed Informational Note adds no additional clarity to the existing examples and does not additionally clarify what is or what is not a structure. Hickman, Palmer L. We are concerned that adding a laundry list in an informational note nearly as long as the laundry list already in the actual definition points to the fact that the definition is not correct. "And the like" seems to cover what is being prosed to be added as an informational note. Perhaps "such as" is more appropriate than "and the like". Hittinger, David L. The added informational note adds a limited list of items that does not address mounting of AC equipment that FR 4732 was intended to correct.

21 9 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 13-NFPA [ Definition: Structure. ] Structure. That which is built or constructed, other than equipment. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 14:34:22 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The addition of the phrase other than equipment provides clarification that structures does not include equipment. This revision aligns with the objectives of the Correlating Committee assigned task group to deal with the definition of structure. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 10 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. Affirmative with Comment

22 0 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Hickman, Palmer L. We are concerned that the definition of equipment is unclear as indicated by the action on FR-10. We conclude that FR-13 will be difficult to apply as it may be unclear, vague and unenforceable. Hittinger, David L. This revision does not correlate with revisions in FR 10 that adds a limited list of items in an informational note.

23 1 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 14-NFPA [ Definition: Voltage, Nominal. ] Voltage, Nominal. A nominal value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of conveniently designating its voltage class (e.g., 120/240 volts, 480Y/277 volts, 600 volts). Informational Note No. 1: The actual voltage at which a circuit operates can vary from the nominal within a range that permits satisfactory operation of equipment. Informational Note No. 2: See ANSI C , Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment (60 Hz). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 15:26:38 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This first revision changes the reference to the 2011 ANSI C84.1 version in Informational Note No. 2. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J.

24 2 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

25 3 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 31-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Examination. In judging equipment, considerations such as the following shall be evaluated: (1) Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this Code Informational Note No. 1: Equipment may be new, reconditioned, refurbished, or remanufactured. Informational Note No. 2: Suitability of equipment use may be identified by a description marked on or provided with a product to identify the suitability of the product for a specific purpose, environment, or application. Special conditions of use or other limitations and other pertinent information may be marked on the equipment, included in the product instructions, or included in the appropriate listing and labeling information. Suitability of equipment may be evidenced by listing or labeling. (2) Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided (3) Wire-bending and connection space (4) Electrical insulation (5) Heating effects under normal conditions of use and also under abnormal conditions likely to arise in service (6) Arcing effects (7) Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use (8) Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 11:39:12 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: A new Informational Note No. 1 following 110.3(A) is included to clarify that the general term equipment can apply to new equipment and also used, refurbished, or reconditioned, remanufactured equipment. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters

26 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P. Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. The committee statement provides no substantiation for the change. The addition of this Informational Note may have unintended consequences and be misinterpreted to indicate that the Code is retroactive to reconditioned, refurbished and remanufacturered equipment. Hickman, Palmer L. We conclude that "equipment" already includes the information in this FR. We further conclude that the action on FR-10 and the action of this FR adding an additional informational note raises concern that the definition of "equipment" is unclear. Hittinger, David L. The definition of "equipment" does not include refurbished, remanufactured or reconditioned as described in the informational note. The definition may need to be revised if that is the intent. 4 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

27 5 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 39-NFPA [ Section No ] Conductors. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper or aluminum unless otherwise provided in this Code. Where the conductor material is not specified, the material and the sizes given in this Code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are used, the size shall be changed accordingly. Informational Note: For aluminum and copper-clad aluminum conductors, see Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 15:14:49 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Revisions to the text in provide clarity and usability of this section regarding use of copper and aluminum conductors as provided throughout the NEC. The word aluminum is removed from the informational note because it is now included in the text of this section. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F.

28 6 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

29 7 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 37-NFPA [ Section No ] Interrupting Rating. Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for at least equal to the current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault levels shall have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for at least equal to the current that must be interrupted. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 14:26:02 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is editorially revised to replace the words sufficient for with the phrase at least equal to in two locations. The revision provides improved clarity in the general requirement of this section in addition to aligning with the NEC Style Manual regarding use of vague words and terms. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J.

30 8 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

31 First Revision No. 35-NFPA [ Section No ] Deteriorating Agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures. Informational Note No. 1: See for protection against corrosion. Informational Note No. 2: Some cleaning and lubricating compounds can cause severe deterioration of many plastic materials used for insulating and structural applications in equipment. Equipment not identified for outdoor use and equipment identified only for indoor use, such as dry locations, indoor use only, damp locations, or enclosure Types 1, 2, 5, 12, 12K, and/or 13, shall be protected against damage from the weather during construction. Informational Note No. 3: See Table for appropriate enclosure-type designations. Informational Note No. 4: Minimum flood provisions are provided in NFPA Building Construction and Safety Code, the International Building Code (IBC), and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 13:22:52 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The new Informational note No. 4 refers users to other codes that contain provisions dealing with areas subject to floods, which can be mandatory requirements. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. 9 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

32 0 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

33 1 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 38-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Informational Note: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA , Standard Practice of for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction, and other ANSI-approved installation standards. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 14:43:59 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The revision to this informational note corrects the title of the standard. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

34 2 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 41-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals, devices such as pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs shall be identified for the material of the conductor and shall be properly installed and used. Conductors of dissimilar metals shall not be intermixed in a terminal or splicing connector where physical contact occurs between dissimilar conductors (such as copper and aluminum, copper and copper-clad aluminum, or aluminum and copper-clad aluminum), unless the device is identified for the purpose and conditions of use. Materials such as solder, fluxes, inhibitors, and compounds, where employed, shall be suitable for the use and shall be of a type that will not adversely affect the conductors, installation, or equipment. Connectors and terminals for conductors more finely stranded than Class B and Class C stranding as shown in Chapter 9, Table 10, shall be identified for the specific conductor class or classes. Informational Note: Many terminations and equipment are either marked with tightening torque or are identified as to tightening torque in the installation instructions provided. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 15:35:27 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The addition of new (D) in FR 40 eliminates the need for the informational note in Public Input No NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L.

35 3 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A. Sood, Mohinder P.

36 4 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 40-NFPA [ New Section after (C) ] (D) Installation. Where a tightening torque is indicated as a numeric value on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer, a calibrated torque tool shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value, unless the equipment manufacturer has provided installation instructions for an alternative method of achieving the required torque. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 15:24:28 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Use of proper torque tools is essential to verify that terminations are properly made and the equipment will function properly throughout its life cycle. Testing has shown that installers use the wrong torque values in up to 75% of installations unless a torque measuring tool is used. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [New Section after (C)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 10 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Deike, Jr., Roland E. Gallo, Ernest J. Hickman, Palmer L. Hittinger, David L. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sassaman, Harry J. Sayler, Kent A.

37 5 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM Affirmative with Comment Sood, Mohinder P. This may be an enforcement issue for the AHJs as when inspectors go for inspections an electrician may or may not be present at the job site. Even when they have the proper tool, inspectors are not going to be present when actual work is being done (early morning, late night etc.). It will be the same issue when preventive maintenance is performed on the switchgear in large buildings. Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. This change has the potential of having a significant impact on the electrical industry. Emphasis and priority should be given to properly torquing bolted connections before implementing mandatory requirements for smaller gauge wire and connections on terminal strips.

38 First Revision No. 55-NFPA [ Section No ] Arc-Flash Hazard Warning. (A) General. Electrical equipment, such as switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers, that are is in other than dwelling units, and are is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, shall be field or factory marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall meet the requirements in (B) and shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment. (B) Service Equipment. In addition to the requirements in (A), service equipment shall contain the following information: (1) Nominal system voltage (2) Arc flash boundary (3) At least one of the following: (c) (c) (c) Available incident energy and the corresponding working distance Minimum arc rating of clothing Site-specific level of PPE Informational Note No. 1: NFPA 70E -2012, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, provides guidance, such as determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, arc flash labeling, and selecting personal protective equipment. Informational Note No. 2: ANSI Z , Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 22 14:42:41 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Revisions were made based on the requirements in the 2015 edition of NFPA 70E. The phrase arc flash PPE category in Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(b) or Table 130.7(C)(15)(B) for the equipment, but not both was removed from the inclusion in the NEC so that a work practice document would not need to be referenced. CMP1 recognizes the scope of both NEC and NFPA 70E and adds these installation-related requirements into a new (B) Service Equipment. This new section is limited to service equipment rather than a broader application. The information necessary to comply with the additional marking on service equipment is obtainable at or before the time of installation. 6 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

39 An editorial change was made by replacing in to for. Response Message: Public Input No. 551-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 7 Affirmative All 3 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Anthony, Michael A. Barrios, Louis A. Boyce, Kenneth P. Gallo, Ernest J. Iverson, Donald R. Pierce, James F. Sayler, Kent A. Affirmative with Comment Hickman, Palmer L. This is a logical addition of installation requirements into an enforceable Code. The final wording of this First Revision should have also included either the date the information on this label was determined and/or the date the label was installed. By including the concept of including a date on the label here on this ballot it would not be considered new information if included as a comment. Hittinger, David L. I am voting affirmative on the action to create FR 55 with the following comment: It is essential that the date of application on the label be included in this requirement for several reasons. (1) The existing requirement in for field marking of available fault current on service equipment requires that the date the calculation was performed be marked on the label. This new labeling requirement in must also contain the date for the same reasons it exists here in (2) It is essential that the date be applied for the owner of the service equipment to maintain the label and for label readers to make a determination on the continued accuracy of the label, which could be impacted if the service was replaced or the upstream utility transformer was replaced. The insertion of the date in this proposed revision is included in my ballot statement for public review and to permit comments to be submitted to include the date. I will not support this proposed revision in the comment stage if the date is not included. Suggested revision: (B) Service Equipment. In addition to the requirements in (A), service equipment shall contain the following information: (1) Nominal system voltage (2) Arc flash boundary (3) At least one of the following: (a) Available incident energy and the corresponding working distance (b) Minimum arc rating of clothing (c) Site-specific level of PPE (4) The date the label is applied Also, PI 4626 revised the wording in the first paragraph changing "in" to "at" The last sentence in the committee statement is not correct. Sood, Mohinder P. Too many labels on any piece of equipment may not have the desired effect. It will also be an enforcement issue as the installers may not pay attention when they see so many labels. Negative with Comment 7 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

40 Deike, Jr., Roland E. EEI votes against the FR-55 revisions to , since these are prescriptive related practices already covered in NFPA 70E about incident energy, arc flash boundary, and PPE. Installation related requirements having dated provisions for markings similar to would be more appropriate for the NEC. Sassaman, Harry J. NECA is mindful of the obligations to provide safe work environments for employees and understands requirements contained within both NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Section of the NEC is titled Arc Flash Hazard Warning. The information contained in this section should relate to a generic warning for qualified persons. As resolved by NEC CMP-1 in previous NEC development cycles, the warning should remain general in nature and should not include information about how to protect using PPE, because this section is not about how to protect. The NEC is an installation Code that provides information and requirements for electrical installations that essentially protect persons and property from hazards arising from use of electricity. It should not include workplace safety requirements related to how to protect against electric shock, arc-flash and arc-blast events that could occur when workers are performing energized work, justified or not justified. The label requirements proposed in FD 55 are currently addressed in NFPA 70E, as they should be. The proposed NEC revision would be inconsistent with the requirements in 70E and would introduce confusion for installers and inspectors, and would not be practical or enforceable. It also creates problems for manufacturers that current provide generic arc-flash hazard-warning labels at the factory, which is current provision in this section. The responsibility for this type of marking detail rests with owners, as indicated in NFPA 70E. With no date and time included in the proposed marking, there are serious concerns about the validity and accuracy of such information after the service equipment is initially marked. Another problem is that there are two clearing times (lines side of service OCPD and load side of service OCPD) upon which the values on such a mark or label should be based, further complicating the proposed marking requirement. NECA is also concerned that a false sense of security that might be created, and that the values of energy provided on such marks would not be accurate and compromise worker and owner safety. These proposed requirements appear to be beyond the NEC scope and should be provided only in NFPA 70E, and it is the responsibility of an owner to maintain their accuracy and validity. They should not become an installation requirement in the NEC. NECA emphasizes that compliance with NFPA 70E is a requirement, not an option. 8 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM

41 9 of 114 4/15/ :01 AM First Revision No. 42-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Manufacturer's Equipment Markings. The manufacturer s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be identified shall be placed on all electrical equipment. Other markings that indicate voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings shall be provided as specified elsewhere in this Code. The marking or label shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. (1) The manufacturer s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be identified shall be placed on all electrical equipment. Other markings that indicate voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings shall be provided as specified elsewhere in this Code. The marking or label shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. (2) Reconditioned equipment shall be marked with the name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for reconditioning the electrical equipment can be identified, along with the date of the reconditioning. Informational Note: Industry standards are available for application of reconditioned and refurbished equipment. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 1 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 22 08:15:16 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The title of (A) was changed to Equipment Markings since the section is no longer limited to manufacturers marking. New (A)(2) provides additional value to manufacturers, owners and authorities having jurisdiction. It provides traceability and information related to reconditioned equipment. The informational note provides users with additional guidance regarding this type of reused equipment installation and use. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 12 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All