NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE. AGENDA October 23, 2013 Teleconference/Web Meeting

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE AGENDA October 23, 2013 Teleconference/Web Meeting Item No. Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Subject Call to Order and Introduction of Members and Guests Approval of the July 2103 Correlating Committee Meeting Minutes [Attachment] Review 70E Second Revisions and Develop Correlating Revisions if appropriate Review 79 Second Revisions and Develop Correlating Revisions if appropriate General Business Correlating Committee Task Groups Supplemental Operating Procedures Panel Assignments for Articles 725 and 760 Future meeting dates and locations New Business Adjournment

2 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CORRELATING COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes July 29, 2013 NFPA, Quincy, MA Item Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am on Monday, July 29, The following Correlating Committee members were present: NAME REPRESENTING Michael Johnston, Chair National Electrical Contractors Association James Brunssen Telcordia Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Merton Bunker US Department of State William Drake Actuant Electrical William Fiske Intertek David Hittinger Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. Daniel Kissane Legrand/Pass & Seymour Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association John Kovacik UL LLC Neil LaBrake, Jr. National Grid Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Danny Liggett The DuPont Company, Inc. Rep. American Chemistry Council Richard Owen Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Thomas Adams Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Lawrence Ayer Biz Com Electric, Inc. Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. James Dollard IBEW Local Union 98 Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Stanley Folz Morse Electric Company Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Ernest Gallo Telcordia Technologies, Inc. Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Alan Manche Schneider Electric Robert McCullough Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Mark Ode UL LLC Vince Saporita Eaton s Bussmann Business Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Timothy Pope Canadian Standards Association Rep. CSA/Canadian Electrical Code Committee Guests and NFPA staff in attendance included:

3 Mark Earley Kimberly Shea Bill Burke Chris Dubay Susan Ballester Rick Sterling Colleen Kelly Jeff Sargent Jack Lyons Brian Rock Elaine Thompson NFPA, Secretary NFPA, Recording Secretary NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA staff NFPA Staff NFPA Staff NEMA Hubbell Alied Tube and Conduit Item New Process Update Chris Dubay, Vice President of Codes and Standards, provided an overview of the recent improvements that have been made to the Terra system to facilitate the new process. Jim Dollard addressed the committee and reviewed his concerns for the NEC. Chris addressed the concerns that were presented and provided information on NFPA s plans for training the NEC panel chairs, members and users. A webinar on how to submit public input is scheduled for this fall. Additional webinars and training will be provided as the public input closing date and the panel meetings approach. Chris Dubay concluded by stating that NFPA is willing to provide custom training for individual organizations and encouraged members to contact Mark Earley with their specific requests for training. Item Approval of the February 2013 ROC Meeting Minutes It was moved, seconded, and voted unanimously affirmative that the minutes of the February 2013 Meeting of the NEC Correlating Committee be approved. Item Final Amendment Ballot Results and Appeals The committee reviewed and discussed the final ballot results on the eleven NEC Amendment Ballots. The Correlating Committee developed the following positions on the scheduled hearings: Hearing No. 1 Overturn Panel Action on P15-64 (W. Vernon, B. Rock) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Proposal and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee supports the work of the panel; the proposal was approved by the panel and passed ballot. It is also important to note that there were no negative public comments submitted and therefore NITMAMs were not certified. Vince Saporita will be the spokesperson for this appeal.

4 Hearing No. 2 Overturn the Association Action to Reject Comment 6-37 (T. Lindsey, C. Hunter) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Comment 6-37 and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee agrees with the comments made by Panel 6 Chair Scott Cline. Mike Johnston will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 3 - Accept Comment (multiple submitters) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the appeal. The jurisdiction of the air handling issue belongs to NFPA 75. Bill Drake will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 4 - Accept Comment 3-21 (Hirchsler) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the appeal. However, the exception is not written in conformance with the NEC Style Manual and uses terms including air duct that are not used or defined in the NEC and if inserted in the 2014 NEC as written, would create conflict by the use of conflicting terms. The Correlating Committee recommends that the Standards Council follow the suggestion of the appellant to appoint a task group between NFPA 90A and NEC CMP-3 to recommend a solution and develop a TIA that meets the needs of both committees. Jim Dollard will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 5 Withdraw CAMs 70-26, 70-27, and (J. Conrad) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. The ballot results of Panel 13 on the floor action indicate that consensus no longer exists. Stan Folz will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 6 - Issue TIA Log No (Harding) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. Neil LaBrake, Jr. will be the spokesperson for this appeal. Hearing No. 8 Reject Comments and (Ramirez) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to deny the appeal. Although a correlation issue will be created, the Correlating Committee recognizes that reverting back to previous edition text would create multiple issues that would be difficult to resolve by the NFPA 502 and NFPA 130 TCs. The Correlating Committee recommends that the Standards Council establish an inter-committee coordination task group with the NEC to resolve the correlation issues by potential issuance of a TIA or address the issues during the next revision cycles of NFPA 502 and 130. Hearing No. 9 (D. Wechsler) The Correlating Committee recommendation to the Standards Council is to uphold the Panel action on Comment and deny the appeal. The Correlating Committee agrees with the statements made by Panel 14 Chair Robert Jones. The Correlating Committee also finds that the action recommended in the CAM would make the code incomplete and unusable.

5 Additional Recommendations to the SC It was the action of the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee to request that the NFPA Standards Council issue the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code without Example D.14. This example was based on text that was proposed during the ROP, but was deleted at the ROC stage. It does not reflect the requirements for the 2014 Code. Item Review of Panel Chair Application A task group was appointed to review the Panel Chair applications and provide recommendations to the committee. A motion was made by John Kovacik and seconded by Neil LaBrake, Jr. to accept the task group recommendations and forward the applications to the Standards Council for consideration at their October meeting. Item General Business The report of the Chapter 8 Reorganization Task Group was presented by Jim Dollard. The task group recommended that the Chair of CMP-16 appoint a task group to review all Informational Notes within their purview. Informational Notes that are found to be no longer necessary or are excessive references should be removed. The Correlating Committee accepted the task group report and recommendations. [Attachment] Action Item: The Correlating Committee will provide a written response to Panel 16 Chair, Tom Moore. And, the Correlating Committee will again request that all Code-Making Panels review at all Informational Notes during the next revision cycle. The report of Qualified Person Task Group was presented by Neil LaBrake, Jr. The task group recommends refraining from revising the term qualified person in documents under the Correlating Committee s responsibility, at this time. [Attachment] The remaining list of Correlating Committee Task Groups was reviewed and the TG Chairs were asked to populate their task groups by September 1, 2013 and refine the TG scopes if necessary. [Attachment] Discussion was held on proposing a TIA to Jim Dollard agreed to develop a TIA and present it to the Correlating Committee at a later date for consideration. Subsequent to the meeting it was noted that a proposed TIA was submitted by the Portable Generator Manufacturers Association. This TIA will be balloted through CMP-13 rather than the one that was being developed by Jim Dollard and Larry Ayer. The Committee reviewed and approved the following future meetings: A14 (70E & 79) Correlating Committee Second Draft Teleconference/Web Meeting - October 23, Correlating Committee New Process Training. It was requested that a training session be provided at the NFPA Expo and Conference in June 2014 for Correlating Committee Members (and chairs?). Correlating Committee Meeting and Panel Chair Training - November 5-7, 2014 at NFPA NEC First Draft Panel Meetings - January 10-24, 2015 at the Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island First Draft Correlating Committee Meeting. To be held between April 10 and May 22, 2015 but not during the week of May 3rd (UL Meeting). Item Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.

6 MEMO TO: Mike Johnston FROM: Jim Dollard RE: CC TG to review requests on NEC Chapter 8 DATE: April 24, 2013 CC: Jim Brunssen, Stan Folz & Alan Manche The task group that was formed by the CC to review the letter from Tom Moore consisted of Jim Brunssen, Stan Folz, Alan Manche and Jim Dollard. The task group researched all of the material in question and the information provided and has come to the following decisions: Task (1) Combine all Chapter 8 Articles into one Article. The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group was not presented with sufficient evidence that a problem exists or to support a significant reorganization of Chapter 8. There is no clear indication from the industry to support for such an effort. There does not seem to be an advocate or organization that both believes there is a problem and will do the heavy-lifting necessary to make such an effort successful. It should be noted that this task group also discussed a number of avenues to possibly restructure Chapter 8, including the creation of a driving Article to contain common requirements similar to the makeup of the hazardous location Articles in Chapter 5. However, it is not clear that such a project would resolve the concerns shared by the chair or be supported by the industry. Task (2) Review all Informational Notes of Article 770 and Chapter 8 The task group recommends that the CC direct the Chairman of CMP-16 to appoint a task group made up of CMP-16 members to review all Informational Notes within their purview. Informational Notes that are found to be no longer necessary or are excessive references should be removed. Task (3) Review all definitions of Article 770 and Chapter 8 The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not believe that such an effort would be successful. The definitions in question have been developed over cycles by CMP-16. Task (4) Review conflicts with 90.3 that occur in Articles 725, 760 & 770 The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not have evidence that any conflict exists.

7 Task (5) Review and revise grounding and bonding code references pertaining to the Articles under CMP-16 purview. The task group recommends that no action be taken by the CC. The task group does not have evidence that any conflict exists.

8 NEC Correlating Committee Task Group on NFPA 70E Qualified Person Definition Report 07/29/2013 This report provides the recommendations of the task group (TG) that reviewed NFPA 70, 70E, and 79 under the NEC Correlating Committee s responsibility using the same definition of qualified person. The task group consisted of the following members: Jim Dollard, David Hittinger, Stan Folz, Alan Manche, and Neil LaBrake, Jr. (Chair). The task group met via teleconference on July 24 th, 2013, during the July 29 th, 2013 Correlating Committee meeting, and over several exchanges. Task Group Purpose and Scope: The Task Group s direction originates from Minute Item of the December 2012 First Draft 70E meeting of the NEC Correlating Committee. As a result, this Task Group has the following scope as directed by Mr. Michael J. Johnston, NEC Correlating Committee Chair on April 4 th, 2013: The scope of this work is to review all the other documents under the NEC Correlating Committee's responsibility that use the same definition and determine if there are any conflicts created from the different definition proposed for 70E. The other thing to look at is possible revisions to this definition in the other documents so that they can all remain consistent, or if the proposed revised definition is suitable for 70E only, and the definition of Qualified Person should remain as is in the other documents. Please provide the findings and any recommendations that result. Results of Task Group s Work: A. Background Investigation The proposed definition in the A2014 NFPA 70E First Draft is presently unchanged through the public comment process and it reads as follows: Qualified Person. One who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved. The definition of qualified person appears in NFPA 70 (2011 NEC) and 2012 NFPA 79 extracts the same definition from the 2011 NEC, but without the informational note. The term as defined in the 2011 NEC reads as follows: Qualified Person. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. Informational Note: Refer to NFPA 70E-2009, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, for electrical safety training requirements. Other References: NFPA 70E 110.2(D) OSHA (a)(2)(ii) 269&src_anchor_name= (a)(2)(ii) (a)(2)(ii) OSHA (x) 269&src_anchor_name= (x) (x) NFPA Manual of Style 70E Qualified Person_Final Report_ Page 1 of 2

9 B. Assessment of A2014 NFPA 70E First Draft Proposed Change to 100.Qualified Person The task group notes the difference of the word demonstrated being added and the word identify replacing the word recognize in the A2014 NFPA 70E version compared to the 2011 NEC. This change fits well with the purpose of NFPA 70E relative to work practices and it brings forth the essence of its 110.2(D) which relates to prescriptive aspects applying the term for training requirements. So, this term s proposed definition change is appropriate how it is used in NFPA 70E and it can be enforceable. C. TG Conclusions and Recommendations The task group supports the action of the NFPA 70E Technical Committee and recommends refraining from revising the term qualified person in all other documents under the Correlating Committee s responsibility, at this time. The informational note in the NEC, being an installation document, makes reference to NFPA 70E where the prescriptive elements can be found, in a work practices document, when determining how the term is used in the various articles of the NEC. An informational note referencing NFPA 70E for example in the NFPA 79 extracted definition, would not be included in the text (see 1.6.2, 3.6.2, and in the NFPA Manual of Style). Since the term is defined how it is used in each document, the purview rests with each technical committee. If a technical committee (TC) receives public input proposing revision to the term in future cycles, then the TC will need to consider: 1. how the term is used in the document, 2. if the change is enforceable, and 3. if the change meets the NEC Style Manual or NFPA Manual of Style as applicable. Closing: This completes the scope of the task group and appreciation goes out to all who participated in the results! Respectfully submitted to the NEC Correlating Committee on behalf of the Task Group, July 29 th, Neil F. LaBrake, Jr., PE Task Group Chair, NEC Correlating Committee Principal EEI Representative nationalgrid 300 Erie Blvd. West, Bldg. B-1 Syracuse, NY Office: 315/ ; FAX: 315/ Neil.LaBrake-Jr@nationalgrid.com 70E Qualified Person_Final Report_ Page 2 of 2

10 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM To: From: NFPA Technical Committee on Electrical Safety in the Workplace Kim Shea Date: Speptember 17, 2013 Subject: NFPA 70E Seond Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2014) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 25 Members Eligible to Vote 0 Not Returned The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each Second 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.

11 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 17-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Global Comment ] Change the title of to read "Host and Contract Employers' Responsibilities" Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 25 12:36:15 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial corrections were made to the title. Response Message: Public Comment No. 208-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark

12 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues.

13 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 30-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Global Comment ] Change line 2 of Table 130.4(C)(a) to "50V - 150V d " Change line 3 of Table 130.4(C)(a) to "151V - 750V" Revise Footnote a to Table 130.4(C)(a) to "For single-phase systems above 250V,... " Add Footnote "d" of Table 130.4(C)(a) stating "This includes circuits where the exposure does not exceed 120V." Supplemental Information File Name SR30_table.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jun 26 10:42:09 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Providing a dimension for the restricted approach boundary at this voltage range provides clarity for when the boundary applies. Public Comment No. 12-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (C)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 21 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J.

14 Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Affirmative with Comment Gray, Bobby J. Staff should editorially add the word "nominal" after "120V" in new note d. This would not change intent or implementation but would prevent questions as to whether flucuations in voltage should be considered. Hickman, Palmer L. This revision will now clearly require the use of voltage rated gloves for systems rated at 208 and 240-volts. However, this revision may cause confusion for the user of 70E. The consequence could be less use of shock protection as the determination of the need to use gloves had been in the HRC table until now. Negative with Comment Pace, David A. There is no technical justification for this change. The vast majority of panels contain multiple voltages. In the range related to this change, normally there is up to 240 or 277 volts. There is no difference in the level of protection needed from a shock prospective between 150 and 277 volts. Both are in the same box. Requiring a 3? distance for 208 to 277 volts adds nothing to the level of safety for the individual, does not add clarity and is overly restrictive. The existing language is clear and represents real world installations. This change should not be made, the existing language should remain. Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

15 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 63-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Global Comment ] If the title changes in Informative Annex A affect the titles in Table 130.7(C)(14) and Table 130.7(F) upgrade titles. In the body of the document, references to other standards should not contain the dates of publication as they are include in the Informative Annexes therefore delete the dates in the body of the standard. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jun 27 16:15:27 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This correlates the document with the Informative Annexes. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John

16 Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

17 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 1-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition (100): Balaclava (Sock Hood). ] Balaclava (Sock Hood). An arc-rated hood that protects the neck and head except for the facial area of the eyes and nose. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 11:20:02 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee makes this second revision to the definition of Balaclava to indicate that a balaclava need not cover the nose. The committee has not been presented with evidence that workers have been burned on the nose when wearing a properly rated and designed wraparound faceshield and balaclava that do not cover the nose area. Response Message: Public Comment No. 129-NFPA 70E-2013 [Definition (100): Balaclava (Sock Hood).] Public Comment No. 232-NFPA 70E-2013 [Definition (100): Balaclava (Sock Hood).] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 2 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hayes, James B. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark

18 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Mohla, Daleep C. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Affirmative with Comment Hale, Lee R. The changed definition is now in alignment with the testing of an Arc Rated face shield and protects the back of the head as intended. Negative with Comment Hickman, Palmer L. The action the 70E Technical Committee on FR-17 requires the nose to be covered. Its statement was as follows: "The committee deletes the phrase?and nose? at the end of the definition. There is no reason to leave the nose exposed. The eyes are protected by safety glasses or goggles." The committee has not been presented with evidence that workers should not be required to wear a balaclava that covers the nose area. Neitzel, Dennis K. I agree with Palmer L. Hickman?s comment:?the 2012 edition requires the nose to be covered. The committee has not been presented with evidence that workers should not be required to wear a balaclava that covers the nose area.? Abstention Drobnick, Drake A. The current definition of Balaclava?unconditionally? excludes the nose from being covered directly by arc rated material. In some situations this guidance may not be prudent leading to burns to unprotected skin. Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues.

19 Permit. ] Second Revision No. 2-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition (100): Energized Electrical Work Energized Electrical Work Permit. Authorization to perform work on equipment that has not been placed in an electrically safe work condition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 11:57:39 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The definition is unnecessary. The proposed definition does not include the additional criteria and exceptions for when an energized electrical work permit is necessary and may introduce confusion to the use of the term. Response Message: Public Comment No. 130-NFPA 70E-2013 [Definition (100): Energized Electrical Work Permit. ] Public Comment No. 183-NFPA 70E-2013 [Definition (100): Energized Electrical Work Permit. ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 22 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

20 Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Negative with Comment Gray, Bobby J. I disagree with removal of the definition. The TC provided a negative statement to a proposal to the 2004 edition that the EEWP could be a procedure or other document that reflected the key elements of the permit. This is good information and should be placed into the defintion to help users understand the purpose of the permit. If we remove the defintion, there may be reluctance for the public to submit changes to fix the defintion as was pointed out in the commttee statement. Pace, David A. This definition is still needed. The concept of permitting electrical work where electrical hazards are present has not yet been fully adopted by the general industry and is especially not generally understood by the construction industry. The reason the definition does not contain the criteria and expectations is that definitions cannot contain requirements. Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 0 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

21 Second Revision No. 68-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition: Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). ] Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to actions such as to use tools, to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth. [ 70, 2011] [ 70: 100] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Michael Fontaine Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 08 17:18:30 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial correction made to definition to conform to 2014 edition of NEC.. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 23 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. 1 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

22 2 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Affirmative with Comment Pace, David A. I agree with the concept but the sentence needs to be re-worded for it to make sense. Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues.

23 3 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 3-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition: Luminaire. ] Luminaire. A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source, such as a lamp or lamps, together with the parts designed to position the light source, and source and connect it to the power supply. It may also include parts to protect the light source or the ballast or to distribute the light. A lampholder itself is not a luminaire. [ 70, 2014] [ 70: 100] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 13:38:55 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee makes this second revision to correlate this standard with the 2014 NEC for this definition. Response Message: Public Comment No. 254-NFPA 70E-2013 [Definition (100): Luminaire.] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John

24 Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 4 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

25 5 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 69-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition: Premises Wiring (System). ] Premises Wiring (System). Interior and exterior wiring, including power, lighting, control, and signal circuit wiring together with all their associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices, both permanently and temporarily installed. This includes: (a) wiring from the service point or power source to the outlets; or (b) wiring from and including the power source to the outlets where there is no service point. Such wiring does not include wiring internal to appliances, luminaires, motors, controllers, motor control centers, and similar equipment. [ 70, 2011] [ 70: 100] Informational Note: Power sources include, but are not limited to, interconnected or stand-alone batteries, solar photovoltaic systems, other distributed generation systems, or generators. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Michael Fontaine Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 08 17:43:04 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial correction made to definition to conform to 2014 edition of NEC. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R.

26 Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 6 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

27 7 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 71-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Definition: Switchboard. ] Switchboard. A large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted on the face, back, or both, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments. Switchboards These assemblies are generally accessible from the rear as well as from the front and are not intended to be installed in cabinets. [ 70, 2011] [ 70: 100] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Michael Fontaine Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 08 18:02:53 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial correction made to definition to conform to 2014 edition of NEC. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J.

28 McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 8 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

29 9 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 72-NFPA 70E-2013 [ 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). [ 70, 2014 [ 70: 100] Informational Note 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 2: See ANSI/IEEE ANSI C84.1, Electric Power Systems and Equipment Voltage Ratings (60 Hz). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Michael Fontaine Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 09 09:46:35 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial correction made to definition to conform to 2014 edition of NEC. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L.

30 Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 0 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

31 1 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 4-NFPA 70E-2013 [ New Section after 110.1(A) ] (B) Maintenance. The electrical safety program shall include elements that consider condition of maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 14:01:56 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee included a new subsection on condition of maintenance to require that the electrical safety program include elements that consider condition of maintenance. Public Comment No. 186-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 22 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark

32 2 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Affirmative with Comment Gray, Bobby J. I applaud the TC for recognizing the need to formalize a requirement for an employer to have a documented maintenance program. But, I am disappointed the TC failed to see the value in a similar requirement for installation of electrical equipment and systems. I review many documented programs each year and invariably observe that these programs have no mention of an installation element, but instead focus on work practices only. Meanwhile cursory inspections indicate that electrical system modifications are being done by unqualified persons. The employees installing or modifying are not the qualified people that so many of you train. These are not the people that many of you represent as qualified workers or contractors. These are people the employer has assigned because he or she is not forced to put in writing how they will ensure their electrical equipment and systems are?properly installed.? As stated in 110.2(A), we rely on safe installations to protect the general worker from exposure to electrical hazards. Since more unqualified workers than qualified workers are electrocuted each year (NIOSH), perhaps we should re-evaluate the priority we place on protecting those workers as well as the qualified workers. Negative with Comment Barrios, Louis A. While I agree that maintenance is an important element for the safe operation of electrical equipment, the proposed text is vague and uninforceable. Also the concept of maintenance and installation is already covered in the modifications to Informational Note 1 in SR-5 and as shown below, "Informational Note No. 1: Safety-related work practices such as verification of proper maintenance and installation, alerting techniques, auditing requirements, and training requirements provided in this standard are administrative controls and part of an overall electrical safety program." Therefore the new subsectin "B" is redundant and unnecessary. Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues.

33 Second Revision No. 5-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Section No (A) ] (A) General. The employer shall implement and document an overall electrical safety program that directs activity appropriate for the to the risk associated with electrical hazards, voltage, energy level, and circuit conditions.. The electrical safety program shall be implemented as part of the employer s overall occupational health and safety management system, when one exists. Informational Note No. 1: Safety-related work practices are just one component such as verification of proper maintenance and installation, alerting techniques, auditing requirements, and training requirements provided in this standard are administrative controls and part of an overall electrical safety program. Informational Note No. 2: ANSI/AIHA Z , American National Standard for Occupational Safety and Health Health and Safety Management Systems, provides a framework for establishing a comprehensive electrical safety program as a component of an employer s occupational safety and health program. Informational Note No. 3: IEEE , Recommended Practice for the Operation and Management of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems, provides additional guidance for the implementation of the electrical safety program. Informational Note No. 4: IEEE , Recommended Practice for Electrical Safety in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems, provides additional guidance for electrical safety in the workplace. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 14:34:17 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The committee revises the section to be consistent with actions taken at the First Draft meeting. Public Comment No. 198-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (A)] Public Comment No. 109-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 22 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention 3 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

34 Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Negative with Comment Neitzel, Dennis K. David Pace makes a good, and valid, point with this.?it is the hazard that hurts people. The risk allows it to. The electrical safety program needs to address the hazards and elimination of the hazard first then a risk assessment needs to be performed for whatever hazard is left. If the focus is on the risk then people will not pay attention to elimination of the hazards.? The emphasis on eliminating the hazard should never be removed from the standard. If we focus only on the risk assessment and not the hazards, the hazard analysis will never be done. OSHA (d) clearly requires the employer to perform a hazard assessment to determine if hazards exist. Pace, David A. It is the hazard that hurts people. The risk allows it to. The electrical safety program needs to address the hazards and elimination of the hazard first then a risk assessment needs to be performed for whatever hazard is left. If the focus is on the risk then people will not pay attention to elimination of the hazards Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 4 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

35 5 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 6-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Section No (E) ] (F) Electrical Safety Program Procedures. Before work is started, an An electrical safety program shall identify the procedures for to be utilized before work is started by employees exposed to an electrical hazard. Informational Note: For an example of a typical electrical safety program procedure, see Informative Annex E. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 14:53:12 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Committee made editorial change to this section for clarity. Response Message: Public Comment No. 147-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (E)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John

36 Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues. 6 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM

37 7 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 7-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Section No (G) ] (H) Job Briefing. Before starting each job, the employee in charge shall conduct a job briefing with the employees involved. The briefing shall cover such subjects as hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy source controls, PPE requirements, and the information on the energized electrical work permit, if required. Additional job briefings shall be held if changes that might affect the safety of employees occur during the course of the work. Informational Note: For an example of a job briefing form and planning checklist, see Figure I.1. (1) General. Before starting each job, the employee in charge shall conduct a job briefing with the employees involved. The briefing shall cover such subjects as hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy source controls, personal protective equipment requirements, and the information on the energized electrical work permit, if required. Additional job briefings shall be held if changes that might affect the safety of employees occur during the course of the work. (2) Routine Work. Prior to starting work, a brief discussion shall be satisfactory if the work involved is routine and if the employee is qualified for the task. A more extensive discussion shall be conducted if either of the following apply: (1) The work is complicated or involved increased risk. (2) The employee cannot be expected to recognize and avoid exposure to the hazards involved in the job. Informational Note: For an example of a job briefing form and planning checklist, see Figure I.1. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 16:07:30 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee deletes 110.1(G)(2) in order to put equal emphasis on routine work and non-routine work Response Message: Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (G)(2)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned

38 8 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R. Hayes, James B. Hickman, Palmer L. Luke, John Madrigal, Michael J. McNellis, Mark Mohla, Daleep C. Neitzel, Dennis K. Pace, David A. Saporita, Vincent J. Stallcup, James G. Thurmond III, Charlie R. Tobias, John M. West, Rodney J. Widup, Ron Abstention Wallis, David M. OSHA policy requires me to abstain from all ballots on technical issues.

39 9 of 166 9/17/2013 1:47 PM Second Revision No. 8-NFPA 70E-2013 [ Section No (H)(1) ] (1) Electrical Safety Program. The electrical safety program shall be audited to verify that the principles and procedures of the electrical safety program are in compliance with this standard. The frequency of the audit shall not Audits shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jun 24 16:21:01 EDT 2013 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The grammatical structure of the last sentence in the First Revision could be interpreted to indicate that program audits must not be done more than once every three years. The Second Revision does not alter the intent of the requirement, it provides clarity and is consistent with other sections of the document, including Section 110.2(D)(3) as modified by FR-41. Response Message: Public Comment No. 110-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (H)(1)] Public Comment No. 239-NFPA 70E-2013 [Section No (H)(1)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 25 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Affirmative All Barrios, Louis A. Bowman, William Bruce Chybowski, Steven C. Cook, Carey J. Dini, David A. Douglas, Michael J. Drobnick, Drake A. Eblen, Marcia L. Gray, Bobby J. Hale, Lee R.