Wildland Fire-Related

Codes and Standards

IAFC Wildland Urban Interface 2015

March 24, 2015 | Ryan Depew: Emergency Services Specialist

Overview

NFPA Committee Structure

NFPA Standards History
NFPA Standards Today

New Technical Committees and Standards Activity

Existing Technical Committees and Standards Activity

NFPA Standards History

NFPA Committee Structure

Technical Committees

Consensus bodies
Typical maximum size of 30
Overall; ~ 7,000 Volunteers
~ 225 Technical Committees, balanced by interest
categories
~ 325 Codes & Standards

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NFPA Committee Structure

Technical Committees
Carefully balanced by 9 interest categories
(1) Applied Research/Testing Laboratory;
(2) Consumer;
(3) Enforcing Authority;
(4) Installer/Maintainer;
(5) Insurance;
(6) Labor;
(7) Manufacturer;
(8) Special Expert;
(9) User
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NFPA Committee Structure

Technical Committees
Safeguard against dominance
1/3 Balance Rule:
A committee can never have more than 1/3 of its
membership from any one interest category
Consensus Requirement:
Minimum 2/3 on all changes
Some situations require majority

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NFPA Committee Structure

NFPA Standards Council
13 Members
Appointed by Board
Responsibilities:

Adjudicate appeals
Issue documents & TIAs
Appoint Committee members
Assign Committee scopes

Typically meet 3 times/year

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History
Approximately 80 Years
1930s - NFPA Forest
Committee
NFPA 1143, Standard
for Wildland Fire
Management, 2014
edition
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NFPA Standards
History
1930s - NFPA Forest
Committee
NFPA 1144, Standard
for Reducing Structure
Ignition Hazards from
Wildland Fire, 2013
edition

NFPA Standards History

(1960s) Technical Committee on Suburban and Rural Fire
Prevention and Promotion
(1988 2014) Technical Committee on Forest and Rural Fire
Protection
6 Documents Variety of Subjects
30 Principle Members
2-3 Meeting/Year

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NFPA Standards Today: New Committee

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
Appointed in August 2014
25 Principle Members, 5 Alternates
Accepting Applications

Chair Rick Swan, IAFF

CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit, Deputy Chief - Ret.
Also Chair to Wildland PPE

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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for
Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban
Areas, 2012 Edition
NFPA 1142, Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban
and Rural Firefighting, 2012 Edition
NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition
Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2013 Edition
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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for
Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas,
2012 Edition
Tool for AHJs, Planners, Developers, Code Officials
Provides information to develop fire protection and emergency
services infrastructure
Goal to minimize fire damage potential to land use changes in a
given area

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NFPA 1141
Its About the Community as a Whole

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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1142, Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and
Rural Firefighting, 2012 Edition
Tool for AHJs, Fire Officials, Planners, Developers
Establishes minimum water supplies
For structural firefighting purposes
Where inadequate supplies exist

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NFPA Standards Today: Activity

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1141 and NFPA 1142
In Cycle for 2017 Edition
First Draft Meeting November 2014
Approx. 20 Revision on Each Standard

Open for Public Comment Until 5/15/2015

www.nfpa.org/1141next
www.nfpa.org/1142next

Second Draft Meeting Denver, CO, July 2015

Meeting Notice Available Online
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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition
Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2013 Edition
Tool for Homeowners/Property Owners

Structure ignition zone

Hazard mitigation
Proper construction
Fuel Modification

Building
Design

Fuel
Modifica
tion
Assessing
Hazards

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NFPA 1144
Structure Ignition Zone

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NFPA 1144
Hazard Assessment
Sample Check Sheets to Guide Your Review

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Firewise Communities USA

Firewise Principles Reflected in NFPA 1141 and

NFPA 1144

Enforceable Language for Regulatory Tools

NFPA Standards Today: Activity

Technical Committee on Wildland and Rural Fire Protection
NFPA 1144
Upcoming Cycle for 2018 Edition
Open for Public Input Until 7/6/15
www.nfpa.org/1144next

First Draft Meeting July 2015 December 2015

Second Draft Meeting May 2016 October 2016

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NFPA Standards Today: New Committee

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
Appointed in August 2014
14 Principle Members, 2 Alternates
Accepting Applications

Chair Stephen Gage, US Forest Service

Assistant Director Operations, Fire and Aviation Management

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NFPA Standards Today: New Committee

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1143, Standard for Wildland Fire Management,
2014 Edition
NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in
Manual Structural Fire Fighting, 2011 Edition

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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1143, Standard for Wildland Fire Management, 2014
Edition
Tool for Fire Protection Organizations, Rural Fire
Departments

Fire Prevention and Mitigation

Preparation
Suppression
Post Incident Activities

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NFPA Standards Today: Activity

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1143
Requested Upcoming Cycle for 2018 Edition
Standards Council Approval in April 2015
Open for Public Input Until 7/6/15
www.nfpa.org/1143next

First Draft Meeting July 2015 December 2015

Second Draft Meeting May 2016 October 2016

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NFPA Standards Today

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual
Structural Fire Fighting, 2011 Edition
Tool for Fire Departments, Land Mngt. Agencies

How to Use Class A Foam

Structural Firefighting and Protection
Proportioning and Discharge
Hardware
Application Techniques
Safety Considerations

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NFPA Standards Today: Activity

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1145
In Cycle for 2017 Edition
First Draft Meeting November 2014
Approx. 10 Revisions
Change of title Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire
Fighting
Removed All References to Manual Structural

Open for Public Comment Until 5/15/2015

www.nfpa.org/1145next

Second Draft Meeting June 2015 October 2015

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Personnel
Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications, 2012 Edition
2016 Edition Available in November 2015
All Pertinent Revision Information Posted
www.nfpa.org/1051next

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Wildland Fire Fighting Protective
Clothing and Equipment
NFPA 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment
for Wildland Fire Fighting, 2011 Edition
2016 Edition Available in November 2015
All Pertinent Revision Information Posted
www.nfpa.org/1977next

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus
NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2012
Edition
2016 Edition Available in June 2015
All Pertinent Revision Information Posted
www.nfpa.org/1906next

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus
NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2012
Edition
Controversial Subject at Committee Level
On-Board Pump-and-Roll

Proposed Exterior Attack Position

Past Two Revision Cycles
Fast Moving Fine Fuel Fires

Approx. 30 Manufacturers
Non-Compliant Apparatus
Standing Pump-and-Roll with Apparatus in Motion
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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program, 2015 Edition
6.3.1 All Persons in Fire Apparatus Shall be Seated and
Belted Any Time Vehicle is in Motion
6.3.5 Standing or Riding on Tail Steps, Sidesteps,
Running Boards, or in Any Other Exposed Position Shall
be Specifically Prohibited.
Two Exceptions:
Hose Loading (Written Policy to Address Safety)
Tiller Apparatus Training

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus
NFPA 1906

Is Walk-Along Side Pump-and-Roll any Safer?

What Does Research Show?
Can it be Accomplished with Remote Turrets/Camera?
Is this a Tactical or Design Issue?
Can it be Designed to be Safe within the Confines of what
is Required by NFPA 1500?

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus
14.4 On-Board Pump-and-Roll Fire Fighting Position
On-Board Pump-and-Roll Fire Fighting Position Requires:
Seat with Type 1 Seat Belt
Controls Accessible without Removal of Seat Belt
Communication with Driver

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NFPA Standards Today: Existing Committee

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus
14.4 On-Board Pump-and-Roll Fire Fighting Position
If Seating Position is Outside of Cab:
Located Behind the Cab
Protected by a Structure in Accordance with:
SAE J1194, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Wheeled
Agricultural Tractors

Designed with Exit out Both Sides

Solid Guard Protection from Brush Hazards at Front,
Back, and Roof
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NFPA Standards Today: Activity

NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program, 2015 Edition
Upcoming Cycle for 2018 Edition
Open for Public Input Until 7/6/15
www.nfpa.org/1500next

First Draft Meeting July 2015 December 2015

On-Board Pump-and-Roll Practice Being Brought Forward
Submit Public Inputs
Specific to On-Board Pump-and-Roll
NFPA 1500, Section 6.3 6.3.5 and A.6.3.1
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In Conclusion

NFPA Committee Structure

80 Years of History
New Wildland Committees
Existing Wildland Committees
Standards Development Activity
Document Information Pages
www.nfpa.org/### (Example - www.nfpa.org/1141)

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Wildland Fire-Related Codes and Standards

In Conclusion
Excited About Future Standards Development
NFPAs Goal.
Reducing loss of life and property as a result of wildland fire by
continuing to develop technically sound consensus based standards.

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Thank You
Ryan Depew
rdepew@nfpa.org

March 24, 2015 | Ryan Depew: Emergency Services Specialist