Public Input No. 13-NFPA 170-2012 [ Global Input ] 3.3.3 Photoluminescent. A type of sign that is self-energized with respect to luminosity and requires no external power source. A.4.1.3 Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent symbols in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light. A.5.1.3. Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input I propose to replace the term "self-luminous" with "photoluminescent" throughout NFPA 170. It is obvious from the material description in A.4.1.3 and A.5.1.3 that the intent of NFPA 170 is to describe the photoluminescent feature. UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "self-luminous" as follows: 4.48 SELF-LUMINOUS EXIT SIGN – A sign with an integral legally required legend that is powered continuously by a self-contained energy source other than a battery, such as radioactive tritium gas. Operation of a self-luminous exit sign is independent of external power supplies or other external forms of energy. This definition does not include exit signs dependent upon photoluminescent materials. UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "photoluminescent" as follows: 4.38 PHOTOLUMINESCENT – Having the property of emitting light that continues for a length of time after excitation by visible or invisible light has been removed. Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are not made using radioactive self-luminous material and not made using reflective material (reflective material is typically used on car license plates and traffic signs). Yet, Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are quite frequently made using photoluminescent material which charges when ambient lighting is on and emits its (non-electrical, non-radioactive) luminance in full darkness for building occupants to read in darkness scenarios. Submitter Information Verification Print Reload Page Close Show Cart Page 1 of 73 National Fire Protection Association Report 7/12/2013 http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ContentFetcher?commentParams=%28Comment...
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Public Input No. 13-NFPA 170-2012 [ Global Input ]
3.3.3 Photoluminescent.
A type of sign that is self-energized with respect to luminosity and requires no external power source.
A.4.1.3
Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent symbols in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.
A.5.1.3.
Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
I propose to replace the term "self-luminous" with "photoluminescent" throughout NFPA 170. It is obvious from the material description in A.4.1.3 and A.5.1.3 that the intent of NFPA 170 is to describe the photoluminescent feature. UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "self-luminous" as follows: 4.48 SELF-LUMINOUS EXIT SIGN – A sign with an integral legally required legend that is poweredcontinuously by a self-contained energy source other than a battery, such as radioactive tritium gas.Operation of a self-luminous exit sign is independent of external power supplies or other external formsof energy. This definition does not include exit signs dependent upon photoluminescent materials.UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "photoluminescent" as follows:4.38 PHOTOLUMINESCENT – Having the property of emitting light that continues for a length of timeafter excitation by visible or invisible light has been removed.Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are not made using radioactive self-luminous material and not made using reflective material (reflective material is typically used on car license plates and traffic signs). Yet, Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are quite frequently made using photoluminescent material which charges when ambient lighting is on and emits its (non-electrical, non-radioactive) luminance in full darkness for building occupants to read in darkness scenarios.
Submitter Information Verification
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Affilliation: ASTM E12.13 Sub-Committee Chair on "Photoluminescent Safety Products"
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 05 20:17:57 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: FR-28-NFPA 170-2013Statement: 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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I, MARINA BATZKE, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement ofProblem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am MARINA BATZKE, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Application ExampleEmergency Exit Route(Combination of Two Symbols)
Square field Background green Door opening white Image in green For arrows: Square field Green arrow on white background or white arrow on greenbackground
The identification and location of a route to beused in an emergency
The direction to a fire exit
Accessible Emergency Exit (Combination of Two Symbols) Square field
Background green Door opening white Image in green International symbol of accessibility per ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
The identification of a route that leads to anemergency exit that is accessible to disabled users, as specified by ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings andFacilities
The location of a route toward a fire exit that is accessible to disabled users
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For everyday use in workplaces and public areas;supplementary text sign can be used to increase comprehension
Fire safety signage, manuals, and notices
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Not an ExitAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek CFPS, the square field characteristic of the symbol describes the emergency exit symbol (see note below). If this is the case, then the first characteristic should be the Red Prohibition Symbol which describes the general shape or field of the concerned symbol. I used the "Red Prohibition Symbol" term in reference to 4.1.3.2.1. where the specifications of the prohibition symbol can be found. This term is also used in the characteristics of "No Fire Fighting" symbol.
The "Background white" characteristic follows right after the "Red Prohibition Symbol" characteristic. This arrangement would naturally describes the background color of the prohibition symbol as white.
Note: I raised the issue of the square field to Ms. Stanek CFPS through email and her reply was: Question #2 Not an exit. The door itself is square encased within the red circle & diagonal slash.
Resolution: FR-2-NFPA 170-2013Statement: 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"
Copyright Assignment
I, NIVARD UNLAYAO, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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By checking this box I affirm that I am NIVARD UNLAYAO, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 12-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 5.2 ]
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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
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Square field Red background White symbol Red letter G
The location of a gas shutoff valve
The location of gas shutoff valves
On doors of rooms containing gas shutoff valves
Fire-Fighting Hose orStandpipe Outlet
Square field Red background White symbol
The location of a fire-fighting hose or a standpipe outlet
The location of interior fire-fighting hose stations and standpipe outlets in buildings and structures
The location on bridges or elevated highways
Fire Extinguisher
Square field Red background White symbol
The location of a fire extinguisher
The location of fire extinguishers in buildings and exterior locations
Directional Arrow Square field Background green to correspond to accompanying sign White symbol
Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility
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Diagonal Directional Arrow Square field Background green to correspond to accompanying sign White symbol
Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility
Child Care Center
Square field Blue infant and hands White background
The identification and location of child care centers
On the door opening into child care centers
At a fire department command or access point indicating presence and location of child care centers
Emergency Telephone Square field
Redbackground
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White phone
The identification and location of fire service or emergency telephone system
No Fire FightingRed prohibition symbol
Octagonal field White background Black truck Red prohibitionsymbol
To be posted on, near, or on the approach tobuildings where fire fighting is not to occur
Explosives bunkers, frangible buildings, or contaminatedbuildings
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Symbol Application ExamplesSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Square field White symbol Green background
To indicate the location of SCBA, breathing airconnections, or refill location
For SCBA fill locations in high-rise buildings
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - SiameseThe proposed change will prevent confusion with the first example of Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Single.
Emergency TelephoneThe proposed change shall 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 FightingHaving the octagonal field as the first characteristic in the column can result in a little bit of confusion until you 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.
SCBA symbolThe symbol should have a square field to achieve consistency with the corresponding characteristic.
Firefighting Hose or Standpipe Outlet SymbolAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek, CFPS, this symbol can be used for Class II and III standpipes. This symbol should not be used for Class II standpipe (or occupant use) so as not to confuse with Fire Hose or Standpipe symbol for General Use (Table 4.2, page 170-12). For Class III standpipes, the appropriate symbol would be the Fire Department Standpipe Connection symbol (Table 5.2, page 170-14) with a white flame beside it. Having a different symbol for each class of standpipe could prevent confusion and delay in response to fire. A firefighter carrying a hose could be mistakenly led to Class II standpipe instead to Class III in case there is no Class I standpipe in the stairwell.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: NIVARD UNLAYAOOrganization: QATAR PETROLEUMSubmittal Date: Sat Jun 30 07:37:17 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
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Resolution: FR-3-NFPA 170-2013Statement: Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Siamese The proposed
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 firstcharacteristic 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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I, NIVARD UNLAYAO, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am NIVARD UNLAYAO, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 17-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 6.3.3 ]
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Revise Table 6.3.3 with the uploaded file.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 DescriptionWall — basic shape
Smoke barrier wall
1?2 -hour fire-rated wall
1?2 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
3?4 -hour fire-rated wall
3?4 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
1-hour fire-rated wall
1-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
2-hour fire-rated wall
2-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
3-hour fire-rated wall
3-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
4-hour fire-rated wall
4-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.)
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description ApprovedOpen 170_Cohen_Upload_Table.pdf Table 6.3.3
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
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NFPA 5000. NFPA 5000 offers the following four definitions:3.3.674.3 Fire Barrier Wall. A wall, other than a fire wall, having a fire resistance rating.3.3.674.4 Fire Wall. A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the
spread of fire and having a fire resistance rating and structural stability.3.3.474.2 Smoke Partition. A continuous membrane that is designed to form a barrier to limit
the transfer of smoke.3.3.51.2 Smoke Battier. A continuous membrane, or a membrane with discontinuities
created by protected openings, where such membrane is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke.Most noticeably, there is a technical difference between a fire wall and a fire barrier wall and
Table 6.3.3 does not recognize this difference. Furthermore, Table 6.3.3 does not provide a symbol for a smoke partition, which is different than a smoke barrier.As an example, Table 6.3.3 provides a symbol for a 2-hour fire rated wall. Thus, using the
definition in NFPA 5000, which is used throughout the NFPA standards, this symbol is to be used for a free-standing wall having structural stability (i.e., a wall separating bays in a warehouse or a wall providing separation between transformers). This symbol cannot be used to identify a stairway enclosure in a high rise building because those walls do not have structural stability. The table does not provide a symbol for a 2-hour fire barrier wall typically found in a building.My proposed corrections identifies the additional symbols and definitions that are required to
provide a complete listing. Also please note that no NFPA standard or nationally recognized building code recognizes or requires a 3/4-hour barrier wall; the symbol should eliminated.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Hal CohenOrganization: HCC and Associates, Inc.Submittal Date: Fri Nov 30 10:12:47 EST 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: FR-4-NFPA 170-2013Statement: The basic shape for "wall" does not need designation therefore we are not
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 besituations 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
Copyright Assignment
I, Hal Cohen, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and fullrights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Hal Cohen, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
3-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
4-hour fire-rated wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
4-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrierwall barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
Parapet — One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.)parapet that extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
All of the rated designations are shown as fire rated walls. NFPA differentiates between fire walls and fire barriers. There should be a way to differentiate between these on the drawings. By changing the line type and the description of the line type, it is easier for a designer to indicate what is intended by the fire resistance rating applied to the partition. In addition, the current line types are not standard AutoCad line types and as such, using them requires additional steps to be taken to import the line type to the .dwg file. This creates problems when files are transferred digitally and edited by multiple architects/engineers.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:40:08 EST 2013
Committee Statement
Resolution: The use of double lines would signify the symbols would be lost on small scale drawings. The submitter may use these line types in his work but the TC recognizes that this same idea is due to the control of the placement of the symbols. The TC has always rejected the use of color to differentiate the line type.
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all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 19-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.2 ]
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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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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
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
There is no standard symbol to indicate fittings vertically within the page. This provides a means of doing so. Without the pipe height tags proposed in Public Input No. 10-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ], there is no way to tell if an elbow goes up or down.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:02:22 EST 2013
Committee Statement
Resolution: FR-5-NFPA 170-2013Statement: 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.
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement ofProblem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.2 ]
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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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Fire pump with driverSpecify 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
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
1. The line type shown for "Water Main Under Building" is not a standard AutoCad line type. As such it must be created for each drawing in order to follow this standard. When this happens, extra files are required to be transmitted with the digital version of the drawing in order for the line type to appear properly on another machine. 2. Meter types were not specified even though the comment noted "indicate type." Meter types were added in order to standardize subscripts that are associated with the meter symbol.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Mon Jun 11 11:17:54 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: The technical committee recognizes that the symbol for "water main under building" is left up to the design professional, he or she can use the one in Table 7.2 or use their own. The symbol change for “flow meter” is not being changed because the basic symbol indicates the type of meter. The user is always free toadd his own supplemental data using local terminology and subscripts such as this public input.
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all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement ofProblem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The sprinkler guard symbol can easily be mistaken for a sprinkler or standpipe riser because the "X" goes through the whole circle. With the X removed from the middle and only showing on the outside, not only is the symbol less confusing, but also it lets the plan reviewer see more easily what type of sprinkler is being represented, especially if there is only one sprinkler guard in a room.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Mon Jun 11 14:26:10 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: It is the individual designer's option to show sprinkler designations in his sprinkler head legend on his drawing. There is no support from the TC for shading in the designation for dry pendent.
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement ofProblem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Added Dry Sidewall sprinkler. This type of sprinkler is commonly used and thus should have a standard symbol associated with it.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:02:51 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: It is up to the individual sprinkler designer's option to designate how to denote a sprinkler with a head guard.
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 11-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.7 ]
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7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Symbols for portable fire extinguishers shall be as given in Table 7.7.Table 7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Symbol
Portable fire ex
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Fire Extinguishers are typically mounted on a wall bracket or in a cabinet. A differentiation in symbol is needed to determine which is intended on a design drawing. These symbols provide an easy way to depict a fire extinguishers located within a cabinet or on a wall bracket.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:33:46 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: The submittal data can be added to differentiate this type of mounting of the fire extinguisher. Showing a triangle inside of a square confuses the extinguisher basic shape and could be confused with the symbols in Table 7.6.1.3 Symbols for Systems Utilizing a Gaseous Medium
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I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement ofProblem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.8 ]
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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 Comments
Fire-fighting equipment Basic shape
CO2 reel station
Dry chemical reel station
Foam reel station
Hose station, dry standpipe
Hose station, wet standpipe
Monitor nozzle, dry Specify orifice size
Monitor nozzle, charged Specify orifice size
Fire Hose Valve Connection Specify thread size
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The symbols for fire fighting equipment did not include a fire hose valve connection symbol. The ones provided indicate a hose is provided. In many cases a standpipe is only provided with a connection and is not provided with a hose. We need a way to differentiate between these 2 equipment types.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jan 02 11:47:19 EST 2013
Committee Statement
Resolution: The symbol proposed is not consistent with the other sysbols in this section and resembles a hose bibb.
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(X'-X") Pipe Height Indication Express in Feet and Inches Above Finished Floor
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Pipe height needs to be indicated on all sprinkler drawings. This standard way provides a concise means to indicate where pipe changes height and how much the height changes.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:19:26 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: This is outside of the scope of this committee.
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
A standard symbol needs to be provided to indicate a hydraulic reference point that correlates with the hydraulic calculations provided.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:32:13 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: This requirement is outside of the scope of this committee
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Sprinkler Zone boundary shown on drawings would be standardized. Boundaries for zones are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings and thus should have a standard symbol.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:04:16 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: This is outside of the scope of this committee
Copyright Assignment
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Hydraulically Remote Area Boundary shown on drawings should be standardized. Boundaries for hydraulically remote areas are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings, thus should have a standard symbol.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:11:21 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: This is outside of the scope of this committee.
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Added symbol for fire pump disconnecting means. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:43:47 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
Resolution: FR-7-NFPA 170-2013Statement: 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 symbols
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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 8.3 ]
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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.Table 8.3 Symbols for Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches
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Addressable input/output module; # denotes number of inputs and outputs
Non-addressable output relay
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
1. Combined combination heat detector/smoke detector into 1 symbol. When the 2 symbols are next to each other, they are easily mistaken for 2 separate devices placed next to each other. By combining this into 1 symbol, it allows for easier delineation between the two meanings.2. Added return air and supply air subscripts to the duct detector symbol. This type of differentiation is already being used, but standard symbols do not yet exist. 3. Added symbol for fire alarm isolation module. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEALOrganization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATESSubmittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:55:19 EDT 2012
Committee Statement
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Resolution: FR-8-NFPA 170-2013Statement: 1. Combined combination heat detector/smoke detector into one symbol. The
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 SubscriptExamples" (changing name to Gas Detection Types) for designation ofsmoke/heat detector/carbon monoxide detector does exist, and a symbol isrequired. 5. Moving symbols within Table for ease of use
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Public Input No. 16-NFPA 170-2012 [ New Section after 11.5 ]
Section 12 - Fire Apparatus Safety SymbolsPlease see pdf attachment.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description ApprovedOpen FAMA_Automotive_Fire_Apparatus_Safety_Signs_120906.pdf Proposed
Section 12
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Background – Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department took delivery of a new 100’ aerial platform in the fall of 2011. The first thing to impress me about this new fire truck was the abundance of safety symbols for everything imaginable. I counted 24 different symbols. In January I walked the vendor exhibit floor at Fire Rescue East, Daytona Beach, Florida and noted that several apparatus manufacturers were also using safety symbols, however they were all different. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus requires signage, but not symbols as follows: Section 4.9.4 requires that these signs be in compliance with ANZI Z535.4.Section 14.1.3.8 requires a seat belt sign.Section 15.7.5 requires a sign prohibiting riding on the rear step.Section 19.18.3 requires a sign on aerials about the electrocution hazard.Section 19.23.1.2 requires additional signage on aerials.
On February 2, 2012 I requested that the NFPA 170 Technical Committee form a Fire Apparatus Safety Symbol Task Group. That Group was approved by Sandra Stanek, NFPA on February 21, 2012.
A survey was mailed to fifty major fire apparatus manufacturers from a FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufactuers Assocition) list on March 8, 2012.
Many FAMA compnaies responded to the survey.
On or about April 25, 2012 Roger Lakore, a FAMA member, requested that FAMA take the lead on developing a proposal. The NFPA Task Group held further action and transmitted all information received to the FAMA Task Group.
The FAMA Task Group met at least twice and through additional communication developed a "white paper" recommending standard fire apparatus safety symbols.
This proposal seeks to incorporate the work done by the NFPA Task Group and the FAMA Task Group into a new Chapter 12 in NFPA 170.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Thomas WoodOrganization: Boca Raton Fire Rescue ServiceSubmittal Date: Wed Nov 21 10:37:43 EST 2012
Committee Statement
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Resolution: The technical committee would like to study this Public Input including the attached White Paper on "Graphical Symbols for Automotive Fire Apparatus" because of copyright issues. This attachment is available at NFPA for review. If it is the submitters intent to pursue this issue further (the inclusion of thesesymbols into the body of the standard), he should submit a Public Comment for consideration.
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Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus
RATIONALE
This document gives the fire apparatus manufacturers an option to provide product safety signs for hazards in a common format.
FOREWORD
This document presents safety signs for use on fire and rescue apparatus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................................. 1 3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 2 4 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 5 NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................ 2 6 SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK ........................................................................................................ 4 7 NOTES ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
1 SCOPE
This document presents a catalog of safety sign text and artwork that can be used by any apparatus manufacturer to warn of common hazards.
2 REFERENCES
2.1 Applicable Publications
The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
2.1.1 ISO Publications
Available from ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002, Tel: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org.
ISO 9244 Earth-moving machinery – Machine safety labels – General Principles
ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
2.1.2 Other Publications
ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and labels
ANSI A535.6 American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 2 - 3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Product Safety Sign
Sign, label, or decal affixed to a product that provides safety information concerning the hazard, the degree or level of hazard seriousness, the probable consequence of involvement with the hazard, and how the hazard can be avoided.
4 GENERAL
4.1 New product safety sign ideas should be forwarded to FAMA. The FAMA Product Safety Sign group will consider new ideas at each FAMA technical committee meeting and add new text and artwork as appropriate.
4.2 The product safety signs shown in this document are designed for sufficiency of text and graphic size with respect to each hazard.
4.3 Limitations inherent in some reproduction and display technologies may require increased line thickness or other minor modifications of symbols. Such modifications are acceptable provided the symbol is unchanged in its basic graphical elements and remains easily discernible by the operator.
4.4 To improve the appearance and perceptibility of a safety sign, or to coordinate with the design of the equipment to which the sign is applied, it may be necessary to change the line thickness or round the corners of a symbol. The graphic designer is free to make such changes, provided that the essential perceptual characteristics of the symbol are maintained.
4.5 Some of the product safety signs included in this document are provided with “textless” two-panel versions developed using the guidelines found in ISO ISO 7010. These versions may be used in place of the ANSI Z535.4 signs at the option of the manufacturer.
4.6 Symbols on controls and displays shall have good contrast to their background. Pictorials may use either a light symbol on a dark background or a dark symbol on a light background at the manufacturer’s discretion. When a pictorial image is reversed (for example, from black-on-white to white-on-black and vice versa), it shall be done for the entire pictorial.
4.7 Product safety signs should be located as close as practical to the recommended locations.
4.8 Reference numbers are provided as a convenience to the organization of this document and need not appear on the final product.
4.9 Product safety sign graphic thumbnails are provided in this document. Full scale artwork can be downloaded from the FAMA website at www.FAMA.org.
4.10 All standard ISO version signs are 6.65 in. tall by 3.35 in. wide.
4.11 Font sizes are based on using Microsoft Sans Serif.
5 NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE
5.1 NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1906 include certain detailed specifications for safety sign text that address specific hazards. These standards also state that “Safety-related (caution, warning, danger) signs shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels”. The detailed text spelled out in the NFPA standards, however, does not necessarily conform to the ANSI Z535.4 format. This presents the apparatus manufacturer with a conflict of either providing the text verbatim from the NFPA standard, or modifying the text to comply with the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines. The safety signs provided in this document address this conflict by presenting safety signs that meet the letter of the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines while remaining as true as possible to the intent of detailed text found in the NFPA apparatus standards. It is the intent of the authors of this paper to suggest changes to the NFPA documents that will resolve these conflicts for future revisions.
FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 3 - 5.2 The following is a list of the safety signs in this document that address hazards specifically considered in NFPA
1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 2009 edition and NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus 2012 edition:
Seat Belts FAMA07Riding on the Tailboard FAMA24
Aerial Electrocution from Power Lines FAMA35FAMA36
Aerial Specific Hazards
FAMA30FAMA31FAMA32FAMA37FAMA39
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6 SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK
Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA01 Battery Explosion Visible to personnel
near batteries. 3.0 x 4.0 12
FAMA02 Rotating Shafts
One sign each side of vehicle on the
frame rail, and any other place where
rotating shaft hazard is apparent.
3.0 x 4.0 14
FAMA03 Hot Surface Near hot surfaces 2.0 x 5.0 18
FAMA04 Hot Exhaust -
Horizontal Muffler
Visible to personnel approaching the hot
exhaust parts. 3.5 x 3.5 14
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA05 Spinning Fan Visible to personnel at each approach to
spinning fans. 3.0 x 4.0 14
FAMA06 Seats Without Belts
Not Occupied
Visible to each occupant where seating positions without seat belts
are present.
2.0 x 3.0 14
FAMA07 Seated and Belted Visible to any
occupant. 2.0 x 3.0 9
FAMA08 Swivel Seat Unsecured
Visible to occupant of swivel seat.
1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA09 Air Conditioning
Refrigerant
On or near air conditioning unit where mechanic
would be apt to find it.
2.0 x 5.0 10
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA10 Cab Equipment
Mounting Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA11 SCBA Seat Insert Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA12 Fire Service Tire
Rating Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA13 Electronic Stability
Control Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA14 Cab Seating Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 14
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA15 Helmet Worn in Cab Visible from each seating location
2.0 x 3.0 12
FAMA16 Automatic Folding
Steps Visible at step
locations. 2.0 x 3.0 12
FAMA17 Vehicle Backing Visible to the driver while sitting in the
driver seat. 2.0 x 3.0 9
FAMA18 Intake and
Discharge Cap Pressure
One sign on each side and back of
vehicle where caps are present.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA19 Foam Type Mixing Near Foam Controls 1.9 x 3.1 8
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA20 Ultra High Pressure
Water
Visible to a person in front of the turret.
Visible to turret operator. Visible to fire fighter preparing to use any hand line.
2.1 x 5.2 10
FAMA21 Rotating or Swinging
Parts One sign near each
crush point. 3.0 x 5.0 18
FAMA22 Hose Restraint
Required Near each hose
storage area 1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA23 Access Step Method
- Small
Visible to personnel preparing to climb
onto or enter vehicle.
3.5 x 3.5 10
FAMA24 Riding on exterior
On the vehicle at the rear step areas and
at any cross walkways"
3.5 x 3.5 16
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA25 Trained Personnel
Only - NFPA Required
Visible at pump operator's station
and Aerial operator's platform. For
apparatus without a pump or aerial
device, locate this sign in a prominent location visible to
operating personnel.
2.7 x 6.6 10
FAMA26 No-Step
On any horizontal surface that would be tempting to step
on but that is not provided with slip resistant surface
and grab handles.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA27 Breaker Box
Warning
Visible to personnel accessing electrical
panel. 1.9 x 3.1 8
FAMA28 Rope Tie-Down
9000 Near each rope
anchor 1.9 x 3.1 8
FAMA29 Hydraulic High Pressure Leaks
One label per vehicle in a
conspicuous area near the majority of
the hydraulic lines or components.
3.0 x 5.0 10
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA30 Stabilizer Crush
Visible to person standing near each
stabilizer
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA31 Stabilizer Pins &
Pads
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator. 3.0 x 5.0 14
FAMA32 Stabilzer Pads Visible to stabilizer
deployment operator.
3.0 x 5.0 14
FAMA33 Stabilizers Not
extended
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator. 0.9 x 2.1 10
FAMA34 Fall Restraint
Required.
One sign near base of ladder.
One sign visible in
platform.
3.0 x 5.0 18
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA35 Aerial Electrocution
Small Size Visible to aerial and
pump operator. 3.0 x 5.0 10
FAMA36 Aerial Electrocution
Large Size
Visible to personnel on aerial apparatus approaching vehicle from either side and
back.
6.0 x 8.0 18
FAMA37 Aerial Device Load
Capacity
Visible to aerial operator at at
turntable, in the platform, and at tip
controls.
3.0 x 5.0 12
FAMA38 Aerial Ladder Rung
Pinch
One sign visible to personnel operating
tip controls.
One sign visible to Aerial Operator.
1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA39 Aerial Inspection Visible to operator at
turntable. 2.0 x 3.0 10
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