NFPA 170 Correction

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First Revision No. 17-NFPA 170-2013 [ Global Input ]
Alphabetize tables within Chapter 8 NFPA 170 as follows:

Table 8.2 Symbols for Control Units (Panels) - alphabetize all symbols according to
description adding "Fire Suppression/Releasing Service Control Unit Types" at the end
alphabetizing all according to description.
Keep i.e "manual Station - basic shape" symbol "as-is" and alphabetize all else
following this base symbol.
Table 8.3 Symbols for Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches - alphabetize all
symbols according to description and incorporating the titles alphabetically for (Manual
Station Types, Abort Switch Types, Heat Detection Types, Gas Detection Types, Flame
Detection Types).
Keep i.e "manual Station - basic shape" symbol "as-is" and alphabetize all else following
this base symbol.
Table 8.4.1 Notification Appliances - alphabetize all symbols according to description
Table 8.4.2 Symbols for Notification Appliances - alphabetize all symbols according to
description
Table 8.4.3 Symbols for Emergency Communications Notification Appliances alphabetize all symbols according to description
Table 8.5 Symbols for Related Equipment - alphabetize all symbols according to
description
Table 8.6 Symbols for Smoke/Pressurization Controls - alphabetize all symbols
according to description
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The technical committee recognizes the advantages for alphabetization

in Chapter 8 Tables for ease of use.
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First Revision No. 22-NFPA 170-2013 [ Sections 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3 ]

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2.3.1 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New
York, NY 10036.
ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,2003 2009 .
ANSI Z535.1, Safety Color Code,2002 2011 .
2.3.2 NECA Publications.
National Electrical Contractors Association, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100,
Bethesda, MD 20814.
NECA 100, Symbols for Electrical Construction Drawings, 1999 2006 .
2.3.3 Other Publications.
Merriam-Websters Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc.,
Springfield, MA, 2003.

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First Revision No. 23-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 2.4 ]

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2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 2013 edition.

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Fri May 17 14:47:24 EDT 2013

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First Revision No. 28-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.3 ]

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3.3.3 Self-Luminous (Emergency Symbols) .

A type of sign that is self-energized with respect to luminosity used for an emergency
symbol with respect to luminosity and requires no external power source, or
photoluminescent materials having the ability to store incident electromagnetic
radiation typically from ambient light sources, and release it in the form of visible
light .

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The TC has changed the definition of self luminous to better address the
concerns of the submitter. Wherever the wording "self luminous" exisits within
the standard, this new definition will now include photoluminescent materials.
The annex information for A.4.1.3 and A.5.1.3 will now allow photluminescent
materials.
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4.2* Symbols for General Use.

The symbols for general use shall be as given in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2 Symbols for General Use
Not an Exit
Circular Field
Square field
Red prohibition
symbol
The identification of
doors that do NOT
lead to an exit
The location of an
interior door such as
one leading to a
closet, an interior
courtyard, or a
basement
An instruction to
actuate an alarminitiating device in a
fire emergency
Posted above a
manually activated
initiating device
Background white
Door frame green
Door opening white
Image in black
Red circle and
diagonal slash
Manual Station Pull Station/Fire

Alarm Box
Rectangular field
Red background
White flame
White hand
White box
White horn
White wave
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The TC agrees with the submitter for the edits, additional information and
clarification for the "Not an Exit" symbol and "Manual Station-Pull
Station/Fire Alarm Box"
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5.2* Symbols for Use by the Fire Service.

The symbols for use by the fire service shall be as given in Table 5.2.
Table 5.2 Symbols for Use by the Fire Service
Fire Department Automatic

Sprinkler Connection
Siamese
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and

location of a fire
department automatic
sprinkler connection
The location of a
single automatic
siamese automatic
sprinkler connections
on buildings
The location of
siamese freestanding
automatic sprinkler
connections
Emergency Telephone
Square field
Red background
White phone
The identification and

location of fire service
or emergency telephone
system
No Fire Fighting
Circular field
Octagonal field
Red prohibition
symbol
White background
Black truck within
Black octagonal
outline
Red prohibition
symbol
To be posted on, near,

or on the approach to
buildings where fire
fighting is not to occur
Explosives bunkers,
frangible buildings, or
contaminated
buildings
Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA)
Square field
Rectangular field
White symbol
Green background
To indicate the location For SCBA fill

of SCBA, breathing air locations in high-rise
connections, or refill
buildings
location
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Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA)
Square Rectangular
field
White symbol
Green background
To indicate the
location of SCBA, For SCBA fill
breathing air
locations in highconnections, or
rise buildings
refill location
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Committee Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Siamese The proposed
Statement: change will prevent confusion with the first example of Fire Department
Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Single. Emergency Telephone The proposed
change will identify the standard field of the symbol. A rectangular field can also
be used alternatively. Whichever the shape will be used, it must be included in
the corresponding characteristics column of the symbol. The chosen shape or
field should be the first characteristic to achieve consistency with other symbols'
characteristics. No Fire Fighting Having the octagonal field as the first
characteristic in the column can result in a little bit of confusion until one can
analyze the symbol and its characteristics more closely. Since the first
characteristic of the preceding symbols (except for Emergency Telephone)
describes the overall shape of these symbols, the "No Fire Fighting" symbol
should follow also this format. Hence, the proposed change. The TC changed
the outer field to circular to represent the actual symbol. SCBA symbol The
symbol should have a rectangular field to achieve consistency with the
corresponding characteristic. Firefighting Hose or Standpipe Outlet Symbol No
demonstrated need to add classifications of standpipe. Hoses are connected via
couplings for either type.
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6.3.3 * Symbols for Walls and Parapets.

Symbols for walls and parapets shall be as given in Table 6.3.3.
Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets
Symbol
Description
Wall basic shape
Smoke barrier wall
1
2-hour fire-rated fire wall
2-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall


Parapet One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.) parapet that
extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)
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Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets
Symbol
Description
Wall basic shape
Smoke barrier wall
-hour fire-ratedwall
-hour fire-rated /smoke barrier wall
-hour fire-rated wall
-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
1-hour fire-rated wall
1-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
Parapet One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.) parapet
that extends above roof (shown is plan view of
symbol.)
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Statement: adding other verbiage. The symbol SP is a smoke partition and special terms
are not necessary. The submitter's "barrier wall'' designation is not changed by
the Technical Committee because there is varied terminology for fire rated
construction and we are not removing 3/4 fire rated wall because there may be
situations where it could be used by a designer. The technical committee is
adding the new designation "F" to denote a firewall to the "2 hour", "3 hour", 4
hour" symbols. See attachment for new artwork
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7.2* Water Supply and Distribution Symbols.

Water supply and distribution symbols shall be as given in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2 Water Supply and Distribution Symbols
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Public water main
Indicate pipe size and

material
Private water main

material
Water main under

building

material
Suction pipe

material
Thrust block
Riser
Height on either side
Pipe elbow up or down indicated by pipe
height tags
Pipe tee up or down
Height of crossed
pipes indicated by
pipe height tags
Valves (general)
Basic shape; indicate

valve size
Valve in pit
Indicate valve size
Post-indicator valve
Indicate valve size
Key-operated valve
Indicate valve size
OS&Y valve (outside

screw and yoke, rising
stem)
Indicate valve size
Indicating butterfly
valve
Indicate valve size
Nonindicating valve
(nonrising-stem valve)
Indicate valve size
Check valve
Basic shape; indicate

valve size, direction
of flow
Backflow preventer
double check type
Also referred to as a
double check valve
assembly
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Backflow preventer
reduced pressure zone
(RPZ) type
Pressure-regulating
valve
Pressure relief valve
Float valve
Meter
Indicate type
Private hydrant, one

hose outlet
Indicate size, type of

thread, or connection
Public hydrant, two

hose outlets

Public hydrant, two

hose outlets and
pumper connection

Wall hydrant, two hose Indicate size, type of

outlets
Private housed hydrant, Indicate size, type of

two hose outlets
Siamese fire
Specify type, size,
department connection and angle
Freestanding siamese
fire department
connection
Sidewalk or pit type;

specify size
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Single fire department

connection
Specify type, size,

thread, and angle
Fire pump with driver
Specify driver type

and rated capacity
Freestanding test
header
Freestanding; specify
number and sizes of
outlets
Wall-mounted test
header
Wall; specify number

and sizes of outlets
Screen/strainer
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Mon May 13 15:40:13 EDT 2013

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The technical Committee agrees with the submitter as there is no standard

symbol to indicate fittings vertically within the page. This additional information
provides a means of doing so. Without the pipe height tags there is no way to
tell if an elbow goes up or down.
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7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment.

Symbols for fire-fighting equipment shall be as given in Table 7.8 .
Table 7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment
Symbol
Description
Fire-fighting equipment
Comments
Basic shape
CO2 reel station

Dry chemical reel station
Fire hose valve connection
Specify thread size
Foam reel station

Hose station, dry standpipe
Hose station, wet standpipe

Monitor nozzle, dry
Specify orifice size
Monitor nozzle, charged
Specify orifice size
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This additional information broadens the use of these symbols to
include hose connections.
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Table 7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment

Symbol
ADD NEW SYMBOL
Description
Fire Hose Valve Connection
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Specify thread size
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7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.

Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9 .
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Specify type of agent and mounting

foam
Halon
carbon dioxide
clean agent
dry chemical
water mist
wet chemical
Special spray nozzle
Specify type, orifice, size, other

required data (shown here on pipe)
Fusible link
Specify degrees
Fusible link with

electrothermal feature
Specify degrees
Solenoid valve
End of line device

resistor
End of line device relay
End of line device
capacitor
End of line device
diode
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Transfer switch
automatic with handle
Transfer switch manual

with handle
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Wed Jul 10 11:20:04 EDT 2013

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The TC has moved the following symbols to Table 8.3 ( see FR8 ): EOL re End of line device-resistor; EOL ri - End of line device-relay; EOL c - End of
Line device-capacitor; EOL D - End of Line device-diode; ATS -Transfer
Switch-automatic with handle; MTS - Transfer switch manual with handle;
SOV - Solenoid Valve
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Solenoid valve
End of line device resistor
End of line device capacitor
End of line device diode
Transfer switch automatic with handle
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8.2 Symbols for Control Panels.

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Symbols for control panels shall be as given in Table 8.2 .

Table 8.2 Symbols for Control Units (Panels)
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Basic shape
Amplifier rack
Area of refuge emergency communication system master unit
Area of refuge emergency communication system remote unit
Autonomous control unit
Battery cabinet
Cathode ray tube
Control panel for heating (H) , ventilation (V) , , air conditioning
(AC), exhaust (E) , stairwell pressurization (P)
Dedicated function fire alarm control unit

Digital alarm communicator receiver
Digital alarm communicator transmitter
Elevator status/recall
Emergency communications control unit
Fire alarm annunciator
Fire alarm communicator
Fire alarm control panel
Fire alarm control unit (dedicated)
Fire alarm terminal cabinet
Fire alarm transponder

n = transponder number
Fire suppression control panel
xx denotes suppression type
Fire suppression control unit
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Graphic annunciator panel

LCD annunciator/display
Master fire alarm control unit
Notification circuit power booster, extender panel n = unit number
Power panel
Pre-action system/control unit
Printer
Protected premises control unit (local)
Purge panel
Relay panel
Releasing service fire alarm control unit
Remote voice evacuation microphone
Remotely located evacuation amplifier cabiner
Sprinkler alarm panel
Uninterruptible power supply
Voice evacuation control unit
Wireless control unit
Fire Suppression/Releasing Service Control Unit Types:
Carbon dioxide
Clean agent
Deluge fire sprinkler
Dry chemical
Fire fighter interface
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Fire pump controller

Foam
Halon
Water mist
Wet chemical
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The TC recognizes the need for adding the following new symbols: #1 add
subscript to FACU as dedicated #2 add italisized "n" to Fire Alarm transponder
#3 revise HVA symbol to HVAC for industry standard #4 add subscript to
FACU for "dedicated" #5 connection that indicates fire pump status. The
disconnect is integral to the fire pump controller. See attachment for new
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Table 8.2 Symbols for Control Units (Panels)

Symbol
Description
Basic shape
Fire alarm control panel
Fire alarm control unit (dedicated)

Fire alarm transponder
n = transponder number
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Fire alarm annunciator

LCD annunciator/display
Notification circuit power booster, extender panel
n = unit number
Fire alarm terminal cabinet
Battery cabinet
Voice evacuation control unit
Remote voice evacuation microphone
Graphic annunciator panel
Uninterruptible power supply
Power panel
Cathode ray tube
Printer
Emergency communications control unit
Fire suppression control panel
Fire suppression control unit
Amplifier rack
Area of refuge emergency communication system master unit
Area of refuge emergency communication system remote unit
Autonomous control unit
Remotely located evacuation amplifier cabiner
Elevator status/recall
Digital alarm communicator receiver
Digital alarm communicator transmitter

Fire alarm communicator
HVAC
Control panel for heating (H), ventilation (V), exhaust, stairwell

pressurization, air conditioning (AC)
Purge panel
Pre-action system
Relay panel
Sprinkler alarm panel
Wireless control unit
Master fire alarm control unit
Protected premises control unit (local)
Dedicated function fire alarm control unit
Releasing service fire alarm control unit
Fire Suppression/Releasing Service Control Unit Types:

Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Halon
Foam
Wet chemical
Clean agent
Water mist
Deluge fire sprinkler
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8.3* Symbols for Fire Alarms, Detection, and Related Equipment Signal Initiating
Devices and Activation Switches.
Symbols for signal initiating devices and activation switches shall be as given in
Table 8.3 .
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Abort Switch Types:

Abort switch basic shape
Abort switch
Abort switch Carbon dioxide
Abort switch Clean agent
Abort switch Deluge fire sprinkler
Abort switch Dry chemical
Abort switch Foam
Abort switch Halon
Manual releasing station
Abort switch Preaction
Abort switch Water mist
Abort switch Wet chemical

Addressable Modules:
Addressable input monitor module
Addressable input/output module; # denotes number of

inputs and outputs
Addressable output control module
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Automatic Detection Type:

Automatic detection and supervisory devices basic shape
Flame Detector/Sensor Detection Types:
Flame detector basic shape
XX = detection type
Combination ultraviolet/infrared
Infrared detector
Ultraviolet detector
Visible radiation detector

Gas Detector/Sensor Subscript Examples Detection Types:
Gas detector/sensor basic shape
XX = gas type
Carbon dioxide detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Hydrogen chloride detector
Methane detector
Heat Detector/Sensor Detection Types:
Heat detector/sensor XX = type basic shape
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Combination rate of rise/fixed temperature
Fixed temperature
Heat detector line type

Heat detector/sensor (thermal detection) orientation not to
be changed
Rate compensation
Rate of rise only

Interface and Supervisory Devices:
End of line device capacitor
End of line device diode
End of line device resistor
Flow detector/switch
High temperature switch
Level detector/switch
Low temperature switch
Non-addressable output relay
Pressure detector/switch
Solenoid valve
Temperature supervisory switch
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Transfer switch automatic with handle
Transfer switch manual with handle

Valve supervisory switch
Valve with valve integral supervisory switch
Water detector
Manual Station Fire Alarm Box Types:
Manual station basic shape
Manual station carbon Carbon dioxide
Manual station clean Clean agent
Manual station deluge Deluge fire sprinkler
Drill key
Manual station dry Dry chemical
Fire alarm master box
Manual station foam Foam
Manual station Halon
Manual station preaction Preaction
Manual station pull Pull station/fire alarm box
Manual station water Water mist
Manual station wet Wet chemical
Smoke Detector Detection /Sensor Types:
Smoke detector/sensor basic shape orientation not to be
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Air sampling
In duct
Ionization
Photoelectric
Relay base
Single station
Smoke/heat detector/carbon monoxide detector
Smoke/heat detector/sensor combination
Smoke detector/sensor beam receiver
Smoke detector/sensor beam transmitter
Smoke detector/sensor XX = type
Smoke detector/sensor for duct
Sounder base
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Committee 1. Combined combination heat detector/smoke detector into one symbol. The
Statement: TC is changing the shape of symbol only. By combining this into one symbol, it
allows for easier delineation between the two meanings. 2. The TC is not adding
the smoke detector sensor for the duct as it adds confusion and could cause
designer errors. 3. This symbol already exists in Table 8.5 therefore the TC is
not adding it. 4. Adding new symbol to "Gas Detector/Sensor Subscript
Examples" (changing name to Gas Detection Types) for designation of
smoke/heat detector/carbon monoxide detector does exist, and a symbol is
required. 5. Moving symbols within Table for ease of use
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Table 8.3 Symbols for Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches
Symbol
Description
Manual station basic shape
Manual station Pull station/fire alarm box
Fire alarm master box
Drill key
Abort switch basic shape
Abort switch
Manual releasing station
Automatic detection and supervisory devices basic shape
Heat detector/sensor (thermal detection) orientation not to be changed
Heat detector/sensor XX = type
basic shape
Heat detector line type
Smoke detector/sensor basic shape orientation not to be changed
Smoke detector/sensor XX = type
Smoke/heat detector/sensor combination
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Smoke/heat detector/carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector/sensor beam transmitter
Smoke detector/sensor beam receiver
Smoke detector/sensor for duct
Gas detector/sensor basic shape

XX = gas type
Flame detector basic shape
XX = detection type
Water detector
Manual Fire Alarm Box

Types:
Manual station Carbon dioxide

Manual station Dry chemical
Manual station Halon
Manual station Foam
Manual station Wet chemical
Manual station Clean agent
Manual station Water mist
Manual station Deluge fire sprinkler
Manual station Preaction
Abort Switch Types:

Abort switch carbon dioxide
Abort switch dry chemical
Abort switch Halon
Abort switch foam
Abort switch wet chemical
Abort switch clean agent
Abort switch water mist
Abort switch deluge fire sprinkler
Abort switch preaction

Heat Detection/Sensor
Types:
Combination rate of rise/fixed temperature
Rate compensation
Fixed temperature
Rate of rise only
Smoke Detection/Sensor
Types:
Air sampling
Photoelectric
Ionization
Relay base
Single station
Sounder base
In duct
Gas Detection Types:

Carbon monoxide detector
Carbon dioxide detector

Hydrogen chloride detector
Methane detector
Flame Detection Types:

Ultraviolet
Infrared
Combination ultraviolet/infrared
Visible radiation
Flow detector/switch
Pressure detector/switch
Valve supervisory switch
Valve with valve integral supervisory switch
Level detector/switch
Temperature supervisory switch
High temperature switch
Low temperature switch
Addressable input monitor module
Addressable output control module
Addressable input/output module; # denotes number of inputs and outputs
Non-addressable output relay
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8.5 Related Equipment.

Symbols for related equipment shall be as given in Table 8.5 .

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Air sampling detector piping

Door closer
Door holder
End of line resistor
Fire service or emergency phone station accessible
Fire service or emergency phone station basic shape
Fire service or emergency phone station handset
Fire service or emergency phone station jack
Floor Warden Station
Integrated smoke sensor and door closer

Isolator module (Style 6 or 7 fault protection)
Junction box
Mass notification system

Sync adapter module (strobe synchronization)
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The TC changed the location of the subscript for the phone stations, added
"Floor Warden Station" and "Mass Notification System", and edited the
"junction box" symbol. See attachment for more information.
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8.6 Symbols for Smoke/Pressurization Control.

Symbols for smoke/pressurization controls shall be as given in Table 8.6 .

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Dampers barometric
Dampers fire
Dampers fire/smoke
Dampers motorized
fire/smoke
Dampers smoke
Fans duct
Arrow indicates direction of flow
Fans general
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Fans roof
Fans wall
Hand (manual)/
off-automatic
Pressurized stairwell
Orient as required for base or head

injection
Purge controls manual

control
Ventilation openings
Orient as required for intake or

exhaust
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The TC has removed the circle with the wisp and changed the symbol to a
polygon for Dampers - smoke, Dampers - fire/smoke, Damopers - motorized
fire/smoke. See attachment for symbol changes
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11.1 Introduction.
This chapter shall provide requirements on the preparation of floor diagrams and
plans, posted within a building, to show the egress evacuation paths and locations of
equipment used during an emergency. Building emergency information shall be
provided to instruct or guide occupants in how to report an emergency; when to
evacuate to the outside evacuation assembly area, to a designated area of refuge, to
an area of rescue assistance, or to a designated shelter area; when to remain in
place; or when to employ any combination of these options.

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consistency with Sec. 11.4.1.1
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11.2.2*
A basic floor plan shall show a minimum of two ways to exit from the location of
where the diagram/plan is posted, when possible, show the entire floor plan, but when
unable to provide a key plan highlighting the area shown in accordance with NFPA
101, Life Safety Code. A plan shall show a minimum of two ways to exit from the
location of where the diagram/plan is posted, showing the entire floor plan in
accordance with NFPA 101 , Life Safety Code . When unable to show the entire
floor plan, provide a key plan highlighting the area.

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The technical Committee recognizes the shape of the entire plan is much
easier to recognize than small sections. But, if necessary, the key plan gives
the viewer a full understanding of the building.
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11.3.2
There shall be a notation showing the location of the viewer and their orientation with
the "you are here" notation pointing up to the sign location . This shall be the most
dominant graphic on the diagram.

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Thu May 16 09:21:55 EDT 2013

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The technical committee clarifies the confusion in sometimes the "you are
here" notation giving the impression that the sign is on the other side of the
wall.
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11.4.3
The diagram or plan shall provide emergency evacuation guidelines describing the
different emergency alert signals and of when and what to do when the signals are
sounded. If there are not any signals, the guidelines shall describe how the occupants
will be instructed what to do in case of an emergency.

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Thu May 16 09:27:05 EDT 2013

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The Technical Committee recognizes there are several types of

emergency conditions that require different emergency alerts and
instructions.
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Annex C Emergency Responder Map

This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is intended
for informational purposes only.
C.1 Emergency Responder Plan.
The plan shown in Figure C.1(a) and Figure C.1(b) provides emergency responders
an example of maps showing the interior and exterior locations of the building using
the symbols from Table 5.2 and information from Chapter 9 . See Figure C.1(a)
and Figure C.1(b) .
Figure C.1(a) Emergency Response Map First Floor, Interior.
Figure C.1(b) Emergency Response Map Exterior.
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Tue Jul 02 08:47:45 EDT 2013

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The technical committee has provided emergency responders an

informational plan showing property and building access, fire hose
connections, utility shut off locations, fire alarm panel locations, fire protection
features, evacuation assembly areas and other information. This plan shows
an example of utilization of NFPA 170 symbols for emergency response.
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Editorial: move existing Annex C Informational References to new
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First Revision No. 17-NFPA 170-2013 [ Global Input ]

Alphabetize tables within Chapter 8 NFPA 170 as follows:

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The technical committee recognizes the advantages for alphabetization

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First Revision No. 22-NFPA 170-2013 [ Sections 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3 ]

2.3.1 ANSI Publications.

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First Revision No. 23-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 2.4 ]

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

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First Revision No. 28-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.3 ]

3.3.3 Self-Luminous (Emergency Symbols) .

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4.2* Symbols for General Use.

Manual Station Pull Station/Fire

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5.2* Symbols for Use by the Fire Service.

Fire Department Automatic

The identification and

The identification and

To be posted on, near,

To indicate the location For SCBA fill

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6.3.3 * Symbols for Walls and Parapets.

2-hour fire-rated fire wall

2-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall

4-hour fire-rated fire wall

4-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall

1-hour fire-rated fire wall

2-hour fire-rated fire wall

2-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall

3-hour fire-rated fire wall

3-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall

4-hour fire-rated fire wall

4-hour fire-rated fire /smoke barrier wall

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