AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS et al v. PUBLIC.RESOURCE.ORG, INC.

Filing 122

LARGE ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT(S) filed by PUBLIC.RESOURCE.ORG, INC. #121 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by PUBLIC.RESOURCE.ORG, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-10 Public, #2 Exhibit 11-20 Public, #3 Exhibit 21-40 Public, #4 Exhibit 41-60 Public, #5 Exhibit 61-80 Public, #6 Exhibit 81-100 Public, #7 Exhibit 101-120 Public, #8 Exhibit 121-140 Public, #9 Exhibit 141-157 Public)(Bridges, Andrew)

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Type or print in Black InIc. Use a separate copy for each proposaL
Unlit each proposal to a SINGLE section. All proposals numt be
received by NPR.% by 5 pan, E.SM,. FridayNovember 8,1996 Lo be
ionsidered for the 1999 National Electrical Code. Proposals received
after 500 party E.S.T., Frid.sy, November 8, 1996 will be returned
to the submitter.

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Date 10118/96 Name. Paul Petit
compapa,
American Insulated 'Wire Corp .

1996

/slo. 1-401,726-0760 EX.330

P.0, Box 880
StreetAddress:y Cit:

Pawtucket

state:

RI

Zip:. 02862

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Please Indicate Organization Represerited (if any):

Section 310 Table 310713

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ProposalretomMend$ (check one):.

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Proposal (include propoSed new wording, Or identification of wording to be deleted);

Po t types IISE and USE-2 include sise 14 AWG as the smallest size to be made .
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

We. have had numerousrequests fo 14 AWG type USE .ove r the years especially fot
type USE exposed to sunlight, The black thetmOsets tYpe USE petfUtms better
than the black; PVC type UP cables.. TYpe USE and type USE-2 cables are suitable
fOx 4itect

burial loOt 11Mited tO 12 AWG.As

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also suitable for direct burial, and are allowed as small
Therefore .14 AWG :types USE and USE-2 cables should also be allowed

feeder cables are

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Propos-al is original Material
This Proposal is not original material, its source (if known) is as follow:

"/Note: Original material is considered to be the subroltter's own idea based on or as a result of u /her owri experience,
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posal, and I understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of NFPA in which this pr owl in this or another similar or analo,
goys form is' used.

Signature (Required)
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received bylsTEPA:by 5 p.m., E.S.T4 Friday November-8, /996 to be
considered.for the 1999 National Electrical Code. Proposals received
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FORM FOR PROPOSALS ON NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
NOV Ofl 1995
DATE:

10/31/95

ADDRESS:

Thomas F. Pegg

NAME:

333 Forbes Avenue

REPRESENTING:

Pittsburgh, PA

PHONE:

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HILB, ROGAL AND HAMILTON COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, INC.

la. Document Title: National Electric Code
Proposal Recommends:

NFPA Vo. A Yr.:

70-1993

New. Text

Proposal:

Add to 210-8. Grourd-Fault Circuitlnterupter Protection for Personnel:
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Redeptacies (1)
A4d language: That all outdoor outlets be
pretected by Ground-Fault PrOtection.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:
We believe the code is ambiguous in where GPI
outlets are needed or should be provided.

We have a client who is a major distributor of
vending machines. They are frequently required
to provide vending machines for outdoor use. It
would seem logical to have these outdoor receptaclee
protected by GFIfs.
This proposal is original material.

I hereby grant /gm the non-exclusive, royalty free rights,
inclUding non-exclusives royalty-free rights in Copyright, in the
proPoSal and I understand that I acquire no tights ifl any pUblication
of NFPA in which this propoSal in this or another similar or analogous
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Mali to: Secretary, Standards Council
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Fax No. 617470-3500
Note: AU proposals must be reechoed by 500 p.m. EST/EDST on the published proposal-closing date.

If you need further information on the standards-making process, please contact the
Standards Administration Department at 617-984-7249.
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Name iTosepi)

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higher own experience, thoug,ht, or research and, to the best of his/her knowledge. is not copied from another source.)

This Proposal is not original material; its source (if known) is as follows:
Note 1: 'Type or print legibly in black ink.
Note 2: If supplementary material(photographs. diagrams. tr.ports, etc.) is included, you may be required to sditnit sufficient =Vies for all item,
bers and alternates of
technical Committee.

hereby grant NFPA the non -exclusive, royalty-free rights, including non-exclusive, royalty-free rights in copyright, in this proposal and I understand that l acquire no rights in any publicatibn ofNFPA in.which this proposal in
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Fax No. 617-770-3500
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eceived by 500 p.m.E.S.T./E.D.S.T. on the published proposal closing date.
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Address: AT&T. 2000 Northeast Explessway,Roorn2G44, Norcross, GA 30071

Representing (Please indicate organizafion, coMpany or sell)
a) Document Title: National Electrical Code

NFPA No. & Year

POR OFFICE USE

b) Section/Paragraph:

725-61 (f)

Proposal recommends: (Check one)

deleted text

Proposal (include proposed new or revised wording,
or identification of wording to he deleted):
Delete the words "wire oe. from section 725-61 (f) to read as follows:

Type CL2 or 0/3 cable shall be used.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:
Wire is not defined in this article,

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This Proposal is not original material; its sonrce (if known) is as follows:

hereby grant NFPA the non-exclusive, royalty-free rights, including non-exclusive, royalty-free rights in
copyright, in this proposal and., understand that acquire no rights in any publication of NFPA in which this
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FORM FOR PROPOSALS ON NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS

Mail to; Secretary, Standards Council
National Eire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101
Fax No. 617-770-3500
Note: All proposals must be received by 5;00 pm..EST/E.D.S.T. on the published proposal closing date.
Date

12/18/95

Name

Tait&

Stan Kaufman

770-798-2833

Address: AT&T, 2000 Northeast Expressway, Room 2044, Norcross, GA 30071
Representing (Please indicate organization, company or self)
a) Document Title:National Electrical Code

b) Section/Paragrajph:

NFPA No. & Year 70, 1999
FOR OFFICE USE ON17/

800-52 (a)

TAO:
Proposal recommends: (Check one)

new text

Date Reed: DM 2 8 199,
Proposal 8:-

Proposal "(include proposed new or revised wording,,
or identification of wording to be deleted):

Reword section 800-52 (a) as shown below,

800-52. InStallation of Communications Wires, Cables, and Bquipment.
Communications wires and cables from the protector to the equipment or, where no protector is
required, conununications wires and cables attached to the outside or inside of the building shall
comply with (a) through (e) below.

(a) Separation from Other Conductors.
(1) In Raceways, Boxes, and Cables.
a. Other Power-Limited Circuits. Communications cables shall be permitted in the same
raceway or enclosure with cables of any of the following:
I. Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance
with Article 725.
.
Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Article 760.
Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Article 170,
Community antenna television and radio distribution systenis in compliance with Article
820.

b. Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits. Class 1 circuits shall not be run in the same cable with
communications circuits. Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors shall be permhted in the same
cable with communications circuits, in which case the Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall be
classified as communications circuits and shall meet the requirements of this article. The cables
shall be listed as communications cableS-or multipurpose cables.

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Exception: Cables constructed of individually listed Class 2, Class 3, and communications
cables under a common jacket shall not be required to be classified as communications cable.
The fire-resistance rating of the composite cable shall be determined by the performance of the
composite cable.

c. Electric Light,-o' Power,. Class 1 and Nonnower-limited Fire Alarm Circuits.
1. In Raceways, Compartments and Boxes. Communications conductors shall not be
placed in any raceway, compartment, outlet box, junction box, or similar fitting with conductors
of electric light,,--ef power, Class 1, or nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits.
Exception No. I: Where all of the conductors of electric
lightat, power, Class 1, and eP
nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are separated from all of the conductors of communications
circuits by a barrier.
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Exception No. 2: Electric lightt-or pPower,
circuit
conductors in outlet boxes, junction boxes, or similar fittings or compartments where such
conductors are introduced solely for power supply lo communications equipment-or-for
The eleetrie-light-er power circuit conductors shall be
routed within the enclo.sure to maintain a minimum of 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) separation from the
commtmications circuit conductors.

2. In Shafts, Conununications wires and cables run in the same shaft with conductors of
electric light,-of power, Class 1, or nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits shall be separated from
electric light-os power-aencluet-er-s, Class 1, and of nonpower-limited fire alarm circuit conductors
by not less than 2 in. (50.8 mm).
light,_-ep power, Class I,
Exception-No:4: Where either (1) all of the conductors of the electric
and OF nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are in a raceway, or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad
nonmetallic-sheathed, or Type UF cables. or (2) all of the conductors of communications
circuits are encased in raceway.

Exception No. 2: Where the electric-light-or-pet

eathed,--ose
7_7F cables.

(2) Other Applications. Communications wires and cables shall be separated at least 2 in. (50.8
mm) from conductors of any electric light._-ef power-eifettit-s, Class 1, and of nonpower-limited
fire alarm circuits.
Exception No. L Where either (1) all of the conductors of the electric light,...-eff power, Class I,
andpr nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits eretAteters-fire in a raceway or in metal-sheathed,
metal-clad, nonmetallic-sheathed, Type ,4C, or '.1,pe UP cables, or (2) all of the conductors of
communications circuits are encased in raceway.
Exception No. 2: Where ¡he communications wires and cables are permanently separatedfrom
the conductors of electric light, power. Class I. and nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits the
eiher-dreffii by a continuous and firmly fixed nonconductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible
tubing, in addition to the insulation On the wire.
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follows:
800-52. Installation of Communications Wires, Cabks, and Equipment
Communications.wireS and cables from the protector to .the equipment or, whe.re no protector is
required, communications wires and cables attaehed tathe .outside or inside of the building shall
comply with (a) through (e) below;

(a) Separation .from ,Other Conductors.
(1) in Raceways, Boxes, and Cables.
a. Other Power-Limited Circuits. Communications cables shall be petinifted in the same
raceway or enclosure with cables of any of the following:
I. Ciass 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling,, and power-limited circuits in compliance
with Article 725.
Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Article 760,
Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Article 770.
Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Article
820,

b. Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits. Class 1 circuits shall .not be run in the sarne cable with
conununications circuits. Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same
cable with communications circuits, in which case the Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall be
classified as communications circuits and shall meet the requirements of this article. The cables
shall be listed as communications or multipurpose cables.

Exception: Cables constructed ofindividually listed Class 2, Class 3, and communications
cables -under a common jacket shall not be required to be classïfied as communications cable.
The fire-resistance rating of the composite cable shall be determined by the performance of the
composite cable.

c. Electric Light, Power, Class 1 and Nonpower-limited Fire Alarm Circuits.
1. Raceways, Compartments and Boxes. Communications conductors shall not be
placed in any raceway, compartment, outlet box, junction box, or similar fitting with conductors
of electric light, power, Class 1, or nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits.

Exception No. 1: Where all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, and noipowerlimited fire alarm circuits are separatedfrom all of the conductors of communications circuits
by a hairier.
ExceptiOn No. 2: Power circuit conductors in outlet boxes, junction boxes, Or similar fittings or
compartments where such conductors are introduced solely for power supp6) to communications
equipment. The power circuit conductors shall be routed within the enclOsure to maintain a
minimum of 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) separation from the communications circuit conductors.
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2, In Shafts. Communications wires and cables run in the same shaft with conductors of
electric light, power, Class 1, or nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits shall be separated from
electric light, power, Class 1, and nonpower-limited fire alarm circuit conductors by not less than
2 in. (50.8 mm),
Exception: Where either (1) all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class I, and
nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are in a raceway, or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad,
nonmetallic-sheathec4 or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the conductors of communications
circuits are encased in raceway.
(2) Other Applications. Communications wires and cables shall be separated at least 2 in. (50.8
mm) from conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, and nonpower-limited fire alarm
circuits.

Exception No. I: PVhere either (I) all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, and
nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are in a raceway or in metal-sheathe4 metal-clad,
nonmetallic-sheathed, Type AC, or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the conductors of
communications circuits are encased in raceway.
Exception No. 2: Where the communications wires and cables are permanently separatedfrom
the conductors of electric light power, Class I, and nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits by a
continuous cmdfirmly fixed nonconductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible tubing, in addition
lo the insulation on the wire.

Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion. Installations in hollow spaces, vertical shafts,
and ventilation or air-handling ducts shall be so made that the possible spread of fire or products
of combustion will not be substantially increased. Openings around penetrations throug,h fire
resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, or ceilings shall be firestopped using approved methods.

Equipment in Other Space Used for Environmental Air. Section 300-22(c) shall apply.
Cable Trays. Types MPP, MPR, MPG, and MP multipurpose cables and Types CMP,
CMR, CMG, and CM communications cables shall be permitted to be installed in cable trays,

Support of Conductors. Raceways shall be used for their intended purpose.
Communications cables or wires shall not be strapped, taped, or attached by any means to the
exterior of any conduit or racevvay as a means of support.
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

Including nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits du-oughout the section c,orrects an oversight.
Deletion of reference to remote control equipment is appropriate since remote control equipment
is outside the scope of the article 800. Exception No. 2 to 800-52 (a) (1) c, 1 is revised to permit
only power conductors into an enclosure to provide power to a communications circuit since no
other nonpower-limited circuit is appropriate. Revision of Exception No 1 to 800-52 (a) (2)
permits the two inch separation rule to be waived if communications cables are enclosed in
raceway, and thereby corrects an oversight. The remainder of the changes are editorial.
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Fax No. 617-770-3500
Note: All proposals must be receivd by 500 p.m. EST/EDST on the published proposal-closing date.

If you .need further information on the standards-making process, please contact the
Standards Administration Department at 617-984-7249.

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.hisater.own experience...thought, orresearch.and. to the best-of hisTherknoWledge, is riot copied (aint another-source.)

-CI -This Proposal is not ariginel .material; its source (iIknown) is as follows:
'Note I: Type or print 'legibly in black ink.
Note 2: :If supplementary .niaterial (photogrophs, diagrams, repone. etc.) is included. you may be required to iubmit sufficient ,copics for all members and alternates of the ;technical committee.

I hereb.y grant NFPA the ?ton-exclusive, royalty-free rightS, including non-exclusive, royalty-free ri4hti in copy:right, in this,proposal,and .under.ttand that I acquire no rights in any publication of NFPA in ;Mich./fit; proposal in
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NFPA Document and Reference:. NFPA 70

OCT. 2g 1996

100 -Definitiorw

SuBMITTERINFORMATION:

Finn Name; Wayne D.
Company: NIBS Fire 'Technology, Inc.

Last Name Moore, Pa.
:
Telepbone#: '770-507-0046

Address it 207 Kensington Trace

PO 6:0x;

:Address 2:

State: OA

city: Stockbridge
Reprasenting:Reckbestos/Surprenant Cable Corporation

ZIP: 30281-6908

Country: USA

Date: 10/14/96

'Piease Indicate organization represented (If anY)
FOR EACH PROPOSAL,.PLEA.SE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOVVING:

agiectiment Title: National 'Electrical Code
b) ArtiolefSection: 100 -Definitions
Proposal recornmends: (Check one):

NFPA No

70

Year: 1996

121new text CireviscciteXt 0-deleted:t)ct.

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Proposal (Include proposed netir or revised winding, or identtSeition of wording to be de(eted):

Add .iiew definition:

Omit Integrity (CI). A term used to indicate that a cable will maintain its electrical function for a
givenperiod oftime under specified fire conditions.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

A definition is needed to describe a cable that has been designed to function longer during a Ere than
standard "fire-resistant" cable and to acconunodate technology presently being utilized throughout the
world. This definition is needed to c,ompliment companion proposaLs to CMP 16.

5.DM This Proposal Is original material
Ei This PropOsal Is not Original material; its torirce (if kiii*n) IS as followt:

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NFPA Document ancl Reference: NFPA 70

760-2

SUBNIITTERINFORMATION:

OCT 28 1996-

First Name: Wayne D.

Last Name: Moore, P.E.

companY: /vIBS Fire Technology, Inc.,

Telephone,: 770-507-0046

Address 1: 207 ICensin. gton Trace

PO Box:

Address 2:

State: GA

city: Stockbridge
Representing:Rockbestos/Surprenant Cable Corporation

ziP: 30281-6908

Country: USA

Please indicate organization represented (Ifimy)

Date: 10/14/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

1.a)Document Title: National Electrical Code
b) ArticielSection: 760-2
Proposal recommends: (Check one):

NFPA No.; -70

3

Year: 1996

new text D revised text D deleted text.

I

Proposal (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Add new definition:

Fire Alarm Circuit Integrity (Cl) Cable. Cable used in fire alarm systemS to ensure continued
operation of critical circuits during a specified time under fire conditions.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

This definition is used to allow new technology, that is presently being used worldwide, to be used in
fire alarm systems. This cable can be used in fire alarm circuits to comply with the survivability
requirements of the NFPA 72-1996, National Fire Alarm Code with the added benefit of the cable's
ability to maintain its electtical function during fire conditions for a defined period of time.
&

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13 This Proposal is not original material; its source (tr known) is as follows:

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RePresentinfritockbestos/Surprenant Cable Corporation
Pleaselndleateorgankation represented (if any)

GA

Zip: 30281-6908

USA
Date :

10/14/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

taPcmilment Tine' National Electrital Code
b)ArticieiSectianr 760-3 (g) New
2. Proposal recOmMends: (Check one):

new text

NFPA No.: 70

Year: 1996

M/ 3

El revised text D deleted text. t

Z. Proposal (Inciude proposed ni3w or revised wording, or identification of werding to be deleted):

160-3 (g) Survivability. See the requirementS in the NFPA 72-1996, National Fire Alarm Corte,
sub-sections 3-2.4, 3-4.4, 3-12.4 and 3-12.4.3.
4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

This section needs to be added to assist those individuals in complying with the survivability
requirements of NFPA 72-1996.
5.

fig This Proposal is original material.

0 This Proposal is not original material; its source (If known) Is as follows:

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Form for Proposals on NFPA National Electrical Code
NFPA Document and Reference: NFPA 70 760-31(g)

OCT

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Wayne D.
Fire Technology, Inc.
Address 1: 207 Kensington Trace

First Name:

comPanY: MBS

a 81996

Last Name: Moore, P.E.
Telephone#:

Address 2:
City:

Stockbridge
nePtesenunn:Rockbestos/Surprenant Cable Corporation

770-507-0046

PO Box;

zIP: 30281-6908

cosunta:te:

Please Indicate organization represented (II any)

USA
Date:

10114/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

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ta)Document

National Electrical Code
NFPA No.; 70
Year: 1996
760-31(g)
2. Proposal recommends: (Check one):
IS new text [2 revised text D deleted text.
article/Sectlon:

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Proposal (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Renumber existing 760-31(g) to 760-31(h).
Add the following words to the end of existing 760-31(g) [renumbered to 760-31(h)]:
"Cables that are listed for circuit integrity shall be permitted to be identified with the suffix CL"
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

Where cables are used that provide circuit integrity to meet the requirements of NFPA 72-1996,
National Fire Alarm Code, they should be marked appropriately. This change allows the marking to be
used.

SI mis Proposal is original material.
This Proposal is not original material; its source (if known) is as follows:

Proposal for SubrnIttal to NFPA as of 10/15/96

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NFPA Document and Reference: NFPA 70 760-31(g) New

OCT 2 8 1996

SUOMITTEFt INFORMATION:

First Name:.

wayne

Last Name:

CompanYIMBS Pire 'Technology, Inc.
Address 1: 207
Address 2:
CitY:

MoOre, P.E.

Telephone.* 770-507-0046

Kensington Trace

PO Box:

StOckbridge

state! GA
USA

ZIP: 30281-6908

country:

Representing:Rockbestes/Sulprellant Cable Corporation
Please indicate organization represented (If anY)

Date

10/14/90

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOVIIING:

1.a)Document

-" National R.lectrical Code

b) Article/Section:

NFFA:Nco 70

Year; 1996

760-31(g) New

Proposal n3corrimends: (Checkone):

neW text D revised text

_471 3 if

O deleted text.

izroposai (pclude.proposednew or revised Wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Insert a new section 760-31 (g) [tentunber the balance of the section]

(g) Fire Alarm Circuit Integrity (Cl) Cable. Cables suitable for use in fit-e alarm systems to ensure
continued operation of critical circuits during a specified time under fire conditions shall be listed as
Circuit Integrity (Cl) Cable. Cables identified in sections 760-31(4 (e), and (f) meeting the
requirements for Circuit Integrity shall bave the additional classification using the suffix 'Cr (for
example, NPLFPCI, NPLFRCI and NPLFCI).
(FPN) This cable can be used for fire alarm eiretlits to comply with the Survivability requirements of
NFPA 72-1996, Nadonal,Fire Alarin Code, that the cable must maintain its electrical fitantion during
fire conditions for a defined period of time.
4, Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal!:

Cables having circuit integrity are already recognized in NFPA 72-1996, National Fire Alann Code for
Meeting surtrivability requirements. New technology has made the use of circ,uit integrity cables to be
practical. Because ofthis, cables having circuit integrity are presently being used in fire alarm systems
worldwide.
5.

ret This Proposal Is original materiat

El This Proposal is not original material; its source (if knovm) is as follows:

PropoSal for SUbinIttal to NFPA as of 10/16196

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Form for Proposals on NFPA National Electrical Code
NFPA Document and Reference: NFPA 70 760-71 (g) New
SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

First Name:

Wayne fl

Last Name:

ComPallY: Ml3S

Fire Technology, Inc.
Address 1:207 Kensington Trace
Address 2:
City:

Moore, P.E.

relephone#: 770-507-0046
PO Box:

state: GA

Stockbridge

ZIP: 30281-6908

country: -ugA

Repre.senting:Rockbestos/Surprenant Cable Corporation
Please Indicate organizzfion represented (if any)

Date:

10/14/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

l'a)El°ckiment Tine:
b) ArtIclelSectIon:

National Electrical Code

NFPA No.:

70

Year:

1996

760-71 (g) New

2. Proposal recommends: (Checkone):

new text

O revised text D deleted text.

Proposal (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Insert a new section 760-71 (g) {renumber the balance the of section]

(g) Fire Mrm Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable. Cables suitable for use in fire alami systems to ensure
continued operation of critical circuits during a specified time under fire conditions shall be listed as
Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable. Cables identified in sections 760-71(d), (e), and (f) meeting the
requirements for Circuit Integrity shall have the additional classification using the suffix "Cl" (for
example, FPLPCI, FPLRCI and FPLCI).
(FPN) This cable can be used for fire alarm circuits to comply with the survivability requirements of
NEPA 72-1996, National Fire Alarm Code that the cable must maintain its electrical function during
fire conditions for a defmed period of time
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

Cables having circuit integrity are already recognized in NFPA 72-1996, National Fire Alarm Code for
meeting survivability requirements. New technology has made the use of circuit integrity cables to be
practical. Because of this cables having circuit integrity are presently being used in fire alann systems
worldwide.
al This Proposal is original material.
El This Proposal Is not original material; its source (if known) is as follows:

PrOposal for Submittal to NFPA as of 10/15/96

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NFPA Document and Reference: NEPA. 70

OCT 28 1998

760-71(h)

SUBMITTEN INFORMATION:

First Nan*: Wgyrie D,
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Address 1: 207 Kensington Trace
Addrest
CR Y: StOCkbridge

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Last Name: Moore, PS.

ComPanY: NIBS Fire TechnOlOgy, Inc.

Telephoneg: 770-507-0046
PO Box:

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FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

1,a)Deounient Title: Noland Electrical Code
b) Article/Section: 760-71(h)

q:

R. Proposal reconimends: (Check One):

NFPA No.: 70

PEI new text

El revised text

yp;ar: 1996

.4113(a

deleted text,

3. Proposal (Maude proposed new or revised wattling, or Identification of wording:to" be deleted):

&number existing 76041(h) to 760-710.
Add the following words to the 'end of existing 760-71(h) [renumbereci to 760-31(h)]:
Tablea that are listed for circuit integrity shall be pennitted to be identified with the suffix CI."
Staternent of Probleni And Gubstantlation fOrProposal:

Where cables .are used that proVide circuit integrity to meet the requirements of NFPA 72-1996,
National:F.7re Alarm C,ode, they should be marked appropriately, This change allows the meriting to be
used.
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SI This Proposal is original material.
This Proptisalle net Original material its source

icnciwn)is as follows:

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NFPA Document and Reference: NFPA 70

I.

OCT 28 1996

Table 760-31(g)

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Last Name: Moore, PE.

First Name: Wayne D.

companYt MBS Fire Technology, Inc.

Teiephonem 770-507-0046
Po Box:

Address 1; 207 Kensington Trace
Address 2:

city:

Stockbridgete: G
C0SuntabY:

RePresentina:Rockbestos/Surpretant Cable Corporation

Reese indicate organization represented (if any)

zIP: 30281-6908

USA
SA
Date: 10/14/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

1.4Document Titie: National Electrical Code

NEPA No.: 70

// 3 q

Year: 1996

b) Article/Section: Table 760-31(g)
Proposal recommends: (Check one):

IN new text D revised text D deleted text.

I

Proposal (Include proposed new or revised wording, or Identification of wording to be deleted):

Renumber Table 760-31(g) to Table 760-31 (h),
Renumber-reference to "(g)' in third column to "(h)."
Add to the end of the Table:
Note: Cables identified in the above sections 760-31(d), (e), and (f) meeting the requirements for
Circuit Integtity shall have the additional classification using the suffix 'Cr' (for example, NPLFPC1,
NPLFRCI and NE'LFCI)
4 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

Where cables are used that provide circuit integrity to meet the requirements of NFPA 72-1996,
National Fire Alarm Code, they shotdd be marked appropriately. This change allows the marlcing to be
used.
5.

IE This Proposal is original material.
El This Proposal is not original material; its source (if known) is as follows:

Proposal for Submittal to NFPA as 01 10/15/96

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Font for Proposals on NFPA National Electrical Code
NFPA Document and Ftefarence: NFPA 70 Table 760-71(h)
OCT 2 8 016

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Last Name: Moore, PE.

First NaMe: Waype D.
ComPanY:

/OS Fire Technology, Inc.

Telephonet 770-507-9040

Addressl: 207 Kenshigtort Trace

PO Box:

Address 2:

City: Stockbridge

state: GA
countw: USA

..Cable Corporation
Please Indicate organization represented (if any)

ZIP: 30281-6908
Date:

10/14/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLO1MNG:

tapocument Title:
b) Arliele/Section:

National Electrical Code
Table 760-71(h)

Proposal recommends: (Check one):

NFPA No.1 70

IN new text D revised text

Year: 1996

deleted text.

Proposal (include proposed.new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Renumber Table 760-71(h) to Table '160-71(i).
Renumber reference to "(h)" in third column to ``(i)."
Add to the end of the Table:
Note: Cables identified in the above sections 760-71(d), (e), and (f) meeting the requirements for
Circuit Integrity shall have the additional classification using the suffix "Cr' (for example, FPLPC1,
FPLRCI and FPLC1)
4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:

Where cables are uSed that provide circuit integrity to meet the requirements of NFPA 72-1996,
National Fire Alarm Code,. theY Should be matked appropriately. This change allows the marking to be
vsed,
5.

This Proposal is original material.
O This Proposal It not original material; its source (if known) is as follows:
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OCT 28 19gg

Mail a copy of the transmittal form with your signature. The registration of your new

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Proposals cannot be completed until this is received. Include this report with your disk.
Mall to: Secretary, Standards Council, National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02289-9101
Last Name

First Name

NFPA No.! year

Article/Section

Moore, PE,

Wayne D.

70

1996

100 - Definitions 47/30

Moore, PE.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-2

Moore, P.E.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-3 (g) New

Moore, P.E.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-31(g)

Moore, P.E.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-31(g) New

Moore, P.E.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-71 (g) New

Moore, PE.

Wayne D.

70

1996

760-71(h)

Moore, P.E.

Wayne D.

70

1996

Table 760-31(g) 4#7/3

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Wayne D.

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rights in copyright, in the proposals described above, complete copies of which have been
transmitted lo NFPA via electronic file, and I understand th ti acquire no rights in any publication of

NFPA in which these proposals in this or another sirnflf'nalocusfjm are used.
770-507-0046
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200-7 and Exceptions No.
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SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

First Name:RaYindra
company: Alcan Cable
Three Ravinia Dr.
Address
Address 2: Suite 1600
City: Atlanta

Last Name: Ganatra
Tetephoneg: (770) 392-231er
PO BoX:

state: GA

country: USA
Representing:Self
Please indicate organization represented (If any)

Zip: 30092
Date: 11/7/96

FOR EACH PROPOSAL, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.0)Document Title:

National Electrical Code

NFPA No.:- 70

Year: 1996

b) ArtIcle/Section: Section 200-7 and

2.- Proposal recommends: (Check one): ICI new text El revised text El deleted text.
3. Proposal (Include proposed new or revised wording, or Identification a wording to be deleted):
Rewrite Section 200-7 and the Exceptions No. 1, No, 2, No. 3, and No. 4 as shown below (Strikeout is
used for deleted text and the new text is underlined) :
200-7. Use of White erNateral-Gray Color.
A continuous White or-natural-gray covering or three continuous white snipes on a conductor or a
termination marldng of whiteer-ttaturd-gray color shall be used only for the grounded conductor.
Exception No. 1: An insulated conductor with a white er-nateral-ray-faniSis covering or thee continuous
white stripes shall be permitted as an ungrounded conductor where permanently re-identified to indicate
its use, by painting or other effective means at its termination, and at each location where the conductor is
visible and accessible.
Exception No 2: A cable containing an insulated conductor with a white er-feterol-grareeter-fiftish
covering 'or three continbous white stripes shall be permitted for single-pole, 3-way, or 4-way switch
loops where the white-er-ftatura4-grtty conductor with white covering or three continuous white stripes is
.used for the supply to the switch, but not as a return conductor from the switch to the switched outlet. In
these applications, re-identification of the v .e,hi,te-er-eaturrtl--gray conductor with white covering or three
continuous white stripes shall not be required.
Exception No 3: A flexible cord for connecting an appliance, having one conductor identified by a
white er-natural-gmy-enter-Ftnish covering or three continuous white stripes or by any other means
pennitted by Section 400-22, shall be pemiitted whether or not the outlet to which it is connected is
supplied by .a circuit having a grounded conductor.
Exception No. 4: A white.er-natural-grap conductor with white covering or three continuous white
stripes of circuits of less than 50 volts shall be required to be grounded only as required by Section
250-5(a).
4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal:
Stripes, either extruded with insulation or painted over the insulation, are used effectively to identify
conductors. Typically a single snipe is used to identify the ungrounded conductors. Three yellow
stripes are used to identify the grounded conductors of Type USE that are used by the utilities. The
proposal maintains the white color but, seeks to add an option for stripes.
By eliminating "natural gray" the proposal supports the efforts made by the NEC Ta.sk Group on this

issue,
IN This Proposal is original material.
El This Proposal Is not original material; Its source (If known) Is as follows:

5.

Proposal for 6tibmittal to NFPA as of 12/4/96

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Mail a copy of the transmittal form with your signature. The registration of your new
Proposals cannot be completed until this is received. Include this report with your disk.
Mail ta : Secretary, Standards Council, National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101

1

Section 200-7 and Exceptions No. 1,
No, 2, No, 3, and No, 4

I hereby gran/ NFPA the non-exclusive, royalty-free rights, including non-exclusive, royalty-free
rights in copyright, in #w proposals described above, complete copies of which have been
transmitted to NFPA via electronic file, and I understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of
NFPA. in which these proposals in this or another similar or analogous form are used
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SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Flret Name: Eni

Last Name: pauley

Cm"PanY: Square D Company

Telephone#: [phone]

Address it 220 Lexington Cueen (ircle

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Year 1996

comment on proposal number: 1-134

1)) Article/Section: 100
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4.. statement of ,Preblem and Substantiation for Comment::

This phatige is eriticalto clearing .np confusion regarding what constitutes .serVice COductOrs. TheSe
COOdactorS Should extend from a service point and not from .an ',other source of pciAver". Although .nOt
*intended by .CMP 1 in the 1956 eyere; the.addition of thO Words "other sOnrce of power" to .the 1596
..C,Ode hat 16:1 tb ionq interpretations. of .aorvico ourithrctors that in reality werO feeders within the
pretniSes wiring system. The ,deletipti of this teXt Will clear np much of this:oonfuSion and .inalce it cleat

as to what DOS apply.
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Nriteredomtnencl the Arc-Fault Circtfit-Interrupter Frotection p-roposal as atitended by the panel be
aceepted.
4, Statement of Problem ond SubStantiation for Comment:

OUr :research leads us to the :conClusion that areing faults are the cause of a high perceutage of electrical

fires, The AFCI teohnoliigy addresses the problem.
MO has had testing done by 'CM and UL has done subsequent testing that detoonstrateS that AFCIs
will address:many of the fires'from arcing faults in. residential ocoupandies.
blew homes willbecoirté older homes -eventually and arcing fauits fires seem to ocour k older homes due
to ntisuseiiinproper changes, or aciditions;or other +damage to electrical equipment or applientes. As
residential occtipancies!agei the peed for this type of protection increases as changes are niade to the
electrical .sYstem.
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(3) Where a grounding means does not exist in the receptacle enclosure, a nonarounding-tvpe
reccotaele(s) shall be perrnitted to be replaced with anothr nonnroundina-tpe recentacle(s)
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4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment

With an increase in electronic technology, and the reliance on proper grounding to provide a noise free
environment and a path to divert surge energy, replacement of a non-grounding type outlet with a
grounding type outlet not matter if it is a GFCI device or not, is not a good practice. As we start to see
more electronics in appliances and manufacturers protecting the electronics with surge protective devices
(SPDs) the ground path is more and more important. If the chasssis of the equipment is also connected
ot the sarne ground as the SPD, then a shock potential is possible. The installation of a grounding type
receptacle provides a false sense of protection for the end user not wise in the theories and safety issues
of electricity. The panel should revisit the reason the GFCI was offered as a solution for replacement
outlets, consider the needs of today ie power quality and the proper operation of surge protective devices.
SPDs are not only used on computers, and television sets, they are used for microwave ovens, security
systems, garage door operators etc, all types of SPDs (with one exception) require a good low
impedance ground path for proper operation.
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250-64 Resistance of Made Electrodes. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate that does
not have a resistance to ground of 25 ohms or less shall be augmented by one additional electrode or any
of the types specified in Section 250-60 or 250-62. Where multiple rod, pipe, or plate electrodes are
installed to -meet the requirements of this section, they shall not be le.ss than 16 ft. (4.9m) 6 ft. (1 83m)
apart.

250-78. Connections to Electrodes

The grounding condnctor shall be connected to the grounding
electrode by exothermic welding, Usted lugs, listed pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed
means. Cennections depending on solder shall not be used Ground clamps shall be listed for the
materials of the gtouncling electlode and the grounding electrode conductor and, where used on pipe, rod,
or other buried electrodes shall also be listed for direct soil burial. Not more than one conductor shall be
connected to the grounding electrode by a single clamp or fitting unless the clamp or fitting is listed for
multiple conductors,. One of the methods indicated in (a), (b), or (o), or (A) below shall be used.
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE

4. c. Other Means. An equally 'substantial approved means.
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250-130(b) Equipment Grounding Conductor
(b) For Ungrounded System. The connection shall be made by bonding the equipmenl grotmding
conductor to the grounding electrodes conductor and M the grounded service conductor.
Excl140.. for (a) gn

4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

250-64 substantiation: Using the table 5, Table 8 and Table 9 in the IEEE green book, it appears that
adding and additional rod less than orte rod length does not appreciably reduce the resistance. And the
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resistance will not be halved unless the additional rods are at least several rod lengths apart. With this
infonnation, why not change the distance requirement from 6 feet to 16 feet. The
u's additional
rod, wire and clamp is less than the cost to measure the resistance of a single rod.
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250-78 Connections to electrodes: SMce there are band clamps that do stretch, why not just delete the
allowance totally. If an inspector cannot determine which clamp vvill stretch and which will not, and there
are homes being built that do not have the benefit of the in.spection process so maybe the contactor or
homeowner does not know which band clamp will or will not stretch, the homeowner suffers in the end
and the purpose of the NEC requirements for proper bonding and grounding is negated.

250-130(b) Equipment grounding conductor Should the equipment grounding conductor run parallel to
the pha.se and neutral, and in the same enclosure or not? When considering the safety issues of the circuit
and how that circuit is utilized, is a separate grounding conductor with an unknown distance, routing and
impedance safe? Consider the use of surge protective devices. Will the grounding wire be suitable to
divert the energy safely to ground or will an alternate path be taken, Since this is an unlcrtown, and safety
is the issue, I reconunend that where a grounded type receptacle is replacing a non grounded receptacle
and thereis no grounding conductor in the box, that a new set of circuit wires be installed from the panel
to the device wiring that includes the grounding conductor. The FPN note was also struck to eliminate
the rep/acement of non grounded receptacles with grounding receptacles of any type. If a grotmd is
needed by an appliance, whether for safety or proper operation, a non grounded device will not work
adequately
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First Neme: Roger

Last Name: Wjtt

CompanY: State Farm Insurance
Address 1:

Telephone#: [phone]

1 State Farm Plaza

PO Box:

Address 2:
.State:

city: BlOotnington
Representing:

zim 61710

Country: USA
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Date:

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s)Document Talc
Year: 1996
NFPANo.: 70
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b) Article/Section: 250

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250-56 Resistance of1VIade Electrodes. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate that does
not have a resistance to grotmd of 25 ohms or less shall be augmented by one additional electrode or any
of the types specified in Section 250-60 or 250-62. Where multiple rod, pipe, or plate electrodes are
installed to meet the requirements of this section, they shall not be less than 16 ft. (4.9e1
(1 Sqrn)
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250-70. Grounding Conductor Connections to Electrodes. The grounding conductor shall be
connected to the grounding electrode by exothermic welding, listed lugs, listed pressure connectors,
listed clamps, or other listed means. Connections depending on solder shall not be used Ground clamps
shall be listed for the materials of the grounding electrode and the grounding electrode conductor and,
where used on pipe, rod, or other buried electrodes shall also be listed for direct soil burial. Not more
than one conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by a single clamp or fitting unless the
clamp or fitting is listed for multiple conductors,. One of the methods indicated hr (a), (b), or (c), nr (4)
below shall be used
NO CHANGE
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250-130(b) Equipment Grounding Conductor
(b) For Ungrounded System. The connection shall be made by bonding the equipment grounding
conductor to the grounding electrodes conductor and to the .grounded service conductor.
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250-56 Substantiation: Using the table 5, Table 8 and Table 9 in the IEEE green book, it appears that
adding and additional rod less than one rod length does not appreciably reduce the resistance. And the
resistance will not be halfed unless the additional rods are at least several rod lengths apart. With this
information, why not change the distance requirement from 6 feet to 16 feet. The cost of this additional
rod, wire and clamp is less than the cost to measure the resistance of a single rod.
250-70 Connecticms to electrodes: Since there are band clamps that do stretch, why not just delete the
allowance totally. If an inspector cannot determine which clamp will stretch and which will not, and there
are bornes being built that do not have the benefit of the inspecrion process so maybe the contractor or
homeowner does not know which band clamp will or will not stretch, the homeowner suffers in the end
and the purpose of the NEC requiren2ents for proper bonding and grounding is negated.

250-130(b) Equipment grounding conductor: Should the equipment grounding conductor run parallel to
the pha.se and neutral, and in the same enclosure or not? When considering the safety issues of the circuit
and how that circuit is utilized, is a separate grounding conductor with an unknown distance, routing and
impedance safe? Consider the use of surge protective devices. Will the grounding wire be suitable to
divert the energy safely to ground or will an alternate path be taken, Since this is an unknown, and safety
is the issue, I recommend that where a grounded type receptacle is replacing a non grounded receptacle
and there is no grounding conductor in the box, that a new set of circuit vvires be installed from the panel
to the device wiring that includes the grounding conductor. The FPN note was also struck to eliminate
the replacement of non grounded receptacles with grounding receptacles of any type. If a ground is
needed by an appliance, whether for safety or proper operation, a non grounded device vvill not work
adequately
5D This Comment Is original material.
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Fltst NMI:

Roger

1-riat Namiu

companif: State Farm Insurance
Address11,1 State Vann Plaza

TelePboneth

Witt

309 766 5945

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CRY: Tlloomirlgton
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NFPA. No

Year: 1096

70

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comment on proposal number: 5-150

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Pantl Action Reyision:

OCT Z 4 1997

Delete subparagraph: el, c2,e..4 and 05, and the FPN
Statement of Preblesti and Substantiation for Comment:

ShOtild the equipment grotinding conductor run parallel to the phase and neutral, and in the same
enclostire Or not? When considering the safety issues of the circuit and hew that circuit is utilized, is a
separate grOuriding conductor with an unknown distance, routing and inipedance safe? Consider the use
of surge protective devices. Will the grounding wire be suitable to divert the etergy safely to ground or
will an alternate path be taken, Since this is an unknown, and safety is the issue, I recommend:that where
grounded type reeeptatle is replacing a non groimded receptacle and there ig bò grötinding conductor
te 'box, that a new set of circuit wires be installed frOtii the panel to the device wiring that includes the
greunding conductor. .The FIN note was also struck to eliminate the replacement Of non grounded
receptatles with grounfling receptatles of any type. Ifa ground iS needed by an appliance, whether fot
Safety t* prOper operation; a win grorinded ddVice will not work adequately
6.

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FirstName:
CompanY:

Address 1:

Roger

Last Name:

State Farm Insurance
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City: 13loomington

ZIP;

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tat

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OCT 2 4 1997
Delete proposed exception in sub paragraph a
(b) For ungrounded System. The connection shall be made by bonding the equipment grounding
conductor to the groudning electrode conductor and to the grounded service conductor.
Deletethe exception under sub paragraph b and the FPN
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

Should the equipment grounding conductor run parallel to the phase and neutral, and in the same
enclosure or not? When considering the safety issues of the circuit and how that circuit is utilized, is a
separate grounding conductor with an unknown distance, routing and impedance safe? Con.sider the use
of surge protective devices. Will the grounding wire be suitable to divert the energy safely to ground or
will an alternate path be taken, Since this is an uniatown, and safety is the issue, I recommend that where
a grounded type receptacle is replacing a non grounded receptacle and there is no grounding conductor in
the box, that a new set of circuit wires be installed from the panel to the device wiring that includes the
grounding conductor. The FPN note was also struck to eliminate the replacement of non grounded
receptacles with grounding receptacles of any type. If a groimd is needed by an appliance, whether for
safety or proper operation, a non grounded device will not work adequately
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Sarad tommenti as for eohttent ott próposal 5461

,OCT .2 4

'1997

. 4...stätertiont of Próblibri antiSubstandation for comment

Sheuld the equipment gitunding bönduCtor run parallel to the Phase and neutral, and in .the same
enclosure or noti.Whett considering the Safety issites ef the diet& and how that cirenit as utilized, is a
separate grounding coruluc. tor with an ntknoWndistance, routing and impedance safe? .0:insider the use
of surge proteotiVe devices, Will the grounding wire be :suitable to divert the ,energy safely to ground or
tvill an alternate path be taken, :Sinto this is an unknown; and safety as the isSue, I :retomMend that where
gitintded type reeeptaele iS 'replacing a-non grounded receptacle and there is he grounding conductor
the box; that 3 neW 'set of .direnit Wires heinstalled from the panel to the device. Wirttg that ititludes the
grotitiditiaroonductor, The F.PN note was alSO stritek to eliminate the replacement of non gronnded
receptacleS vvith gréunditigirecePtacles Of any type. If a:ground is needed by an appliance, whether for
:Safety or proper operation, A tort greunded deviCe Will not workadequately
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SUMMER INFORNIATION:
First Name:

Roger

Address 1:

Witt

Last Name:

CoMPanY: State Farm Insurance

Telephone#:

1 State Fann Plaza

309 766 5945

PO Box:

Address 2:
City: 13loornington

State: Il
Country: USA

Representing:

ZIP: 61710
Date; 10/23/97

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Revise as follows:
(b) Bonding to Other Systems. An accessible means external to service equipment enclosures for
connecting intersystem bonding and grounding conductors shall be provided at the service by at least one
of the following means:
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
An enclosure containing a grounding bar with 6 positions for #14 - #6 copper conductors. The
grounding bar shall be bonded to the grounding electrode with #6 copper conductor. The enclosure shall
be mounted below the service entrance revenue metering equipment for the building. The enclosure shall
be a cast box with a gasketed coverplate. The marking "INTERSYSTEM BONDING" shall be
provided on the enclosure and coverplate.
For the purpose of providing an accessible means for intersystem bonding, the disconnection means at a
separate building or structure as permitted in Section 250-23(a), Exception No 1 shall be considered the
service equipment.
4. Staternent of Problem and Substantiation for Comment;

The present code language allows for an opportunity for proper intersystem bonding, hovvever, we have
observed that these opportunities are not obvious enough to be utilized. Observation of missing bonding
bushings on both ends of metallic conduit and evidence of separate ground rods driven for
communication services without bonding to the electrical system grounding electrode, have been made.
It is the contention of this writer that if a well marked and accessible intersystem bonding point is
established, proper intersystem grounding may be provided. Illustration attached.
5.

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SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Address 1:

Roger
State Farm Insurance
1 State Farm Plaza

Address 2:
City:

Bloomington

First Name:
ComParni:

Last Name:

Wftt

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PO 13ox:

ZIP: 61710

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Year 1996

Comment on proposal number: 5-241

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2. Comment recommends: (Check one):

D revised text D deleted text.

OCT 2 4 1991

1 Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

c) Concrete Encased Electrode. An electrode enca.sed by at least 2 in (50.8mm) of concrete, located
within and near the bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the earth
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20 ft. (6.1m) of bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 4.
4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

Alter observing several installations of the UFER grounding method we found that one 20 foot long
REBAR was used The result was that 16 feet of REBAR was encased in the concrete near the bottom
with 4 foot used for the vertical portion extending through the foundation wall. Welding two rods
together seems to be the only way to ensure a conductive coupling of rebar and that may not be practiced
in the field. The code allows the opportunity for using rebar properly, but it seems that the intent is not
being met in all cases. The reason believed to be the cause of this misapplication is the standard length
the rebar is provided to the builders. The other reason although not considered part of the NEC is the
picture offered in the NEC handbook depicting the rebar turned up exiting the foundation wall and the
transition to copper wire. In order to mimic the pictorial, less than 20 feet of rebar remains at the bottom
of the footing.
5.

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NFFA Document and Reference: NFPA 70

250-24

SUBMITTER INFONIATION:

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State Farm Maumee
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FIret Name:

Last Name:

ComPanY:

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a)boournent Taw:

b)ArtIclefSectIon: 259..84

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Year: 1996
Continent on proposal mimber: 5-252

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2. COMMent e cominondO: (Oho ck one):

'Comment (IncItstle. preptaietrpe* or rmiised WOrdIng, or IdentificatIon of wording.to be deleted):

250-84.- Resistante ef Made:Electrodes.
When the e/ectrode consisting of a rod, -nine or plate is used the electrode shall consist of arainitntiln of
b reds pipes,- or blates spaced 16±1 (48 In) anart and bonded together vvith #6 hare metier viiiring
The &inflection of the whine to the electrode shall be Made with nonreversible cotinectora
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Technical sUbstantiatien is feunci in the IEEE green beok for plac.einent of groUnding.electrodes: The
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Assumption that.reqiuntig the .seCond electrode is meant to reduce the resistance of the.:eleetrede. sYateni.
AS l'uOderstatid.,t4.6.1gRE re.ferenee, an electrode installed less: than one rod lengtii vyilloot :appreciably
reduce therésistance, The inféréticete the nonreversible collectors is to prevent the loo.sening..of the
bending Point: Sonietiflies found with mechanical connectors :that are not maintaMed.,
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First Name: Roger

Last Name: W¡tt

Company: State Farm Insurance
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Telephone#: [phone]
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a)DocumentTltle:

National Electrical Code

Comment recommends: (Check one):

NFPA

No.: 79

Year: 1996

Comment on proposal number: 5-337

b) Article/Section: 290 (NEW)

ID new text rz revised text D deleted text

3, Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or Identification of wording to be deleted):

This is in support of the proposed new article on Surge Protective Devices as listed in the RO? 5-337.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

4.

The Panel did not seem to object to the proposed article other than to query the difference between a surge
arrestor and a surge protective device, and why a new article was proposed.
A surge arrestor is a device that
A surge protective device is a device that
The reason for a new article was to differentiate between residential occupancies and other types of
occupancies. The differences being that ni residential occupancies it has been encouraged that all power
and communications services to the building enter the building in a relative close proximity, where
intersystem bonding can be readily done. In buildings with other types of occupancies you may find
antenna systems on the roof where it is impractical to bond to the service entrance grounding electrode,
and as noted in article 280 the bonding is to be connected to the nearest building steel. Article 280
appears to relate to equipment most commonly found in non residential occupancies.
5.

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410-30(d)

NFPA Detriment and Reference: NFPA 70
SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

First Name: Roger

Lag Ñame: Witt

CompanY: State Farm Insurance

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Address 1: I State Faint Plaza

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1.

alDoctiMentT.Nle:

Natiorial.Eledtrical code

NFPA No.:

70

Year 1000

'Comment on propbtal nuintib7r

ArticialSeCtion: 410-10 0.)

ID new text El revised tex.t

2. Cerement recoMmends: (Check one):

j.

'-46

D deleted text

OP°
OCT 8 4 1997

1 Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Do not include the proposed 410-30(d) in the National Electrical Code. In essence Delete pane/ accepted
in principle paragraph410-30(d)
4. Stitt:Mont of Prablem and Subgantiation for Comment:

o

The substantiation for this-code change seems to be the ability to easily move lighting fixtures to
correspond to modular will a finnishing: changes. Flexible metal ecinduit or MC assemblies with
Modular wiring connectors are an accepted practice and conform to the code requiretrients today. And as
commented elsewhere in the code change process, this issue appears to be a design problem and not ooe
of safety I am concerned with flammability and toxicity of a portable cord above ncei/ing and especially
if used in a return air plenum ceiling. The issue of unsupported cables, ion specified attaclunent means,
and non specified wire sizing is also trciublesoine. The issue of possible cross talk or EIVII with
conununications systems such as telephone, fire alarm Systems, emergency paging systems and the like
has not been addressed. Retention or the plug body, or type of conneetor plug has not been addressed.
It appears that all the safety issuesWill be left np to a listiog agency after tbe code makes an allowance
for the system rather than addressing the concerns before the NEC considers it an acceptable wiring
method. RealiStically the experience found in Canada does not relate in the US, since the issues of
connection plaints, retention of plug and connector, cross talk, toxicity, fanunability etc have not been
addressed er have not líeen necessarily (time) teste4 prior to submitting this proposal to the NEC.
This Cornmentls original material.
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55°45 (6)

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

FInst NaMel Roger

Last Name: Witt

Company: State Farm Insurance
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TelephoneTh 309 766 5945
PO Box:

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DRY: Bloomington
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zip: 61710

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a)Document Title:

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National Electrical Code

b) Article/Section: 800-10 (c)

Comment recommends: (Check one):

ID new text

6901

NFPA No.: 70
Year: 1996
Comment on proposal number: 16-164

revised text D deleted text.

Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or Identification of wording to be deleted):

I

OCT 2 4 1997

Add nevv Section 800-10(c) to read as follows:
(e) Point of Entry. The point of entry for communications wiring and cables shall be within 5 feet of the
electrical service entry point,
(FPN): The distance to the electrical system, grounding electrode has a direct relationship to the potential
difference between the communications circuits and the power circuits.
Exception: Where it is not practicable to install the communications and electrical service in this manner,
a separate grounding electrode, installed in compliance with 250-83 (c), shall be installed for the
communications systems and the grounding electrodes for the electrical and conamunications systems
shall be connected with a bare or insulated #4 copper conductor. The conductor shall not be exposed to
mechanical injury, and when buried, shall be buried to a depth of 24 inches
Statement of Prolsiem and Substantiation for Comment:

Change in proposed text as reconunended by one of the panel members and shown in the ROP.
By requiring a specific point of entry, the requirement becornes enforceable. Single point grounding for
all corrununications services and power services is needed to provide equal potential between the systems.
There is evidence that when communications services are installed remote from the power system service,
separate ground rods are installed and not bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode. By
specifying a service entrance location adjacent to the power system service entrance a better chance of
single point grounding is presented.
RI This Comment is original material.
MI This Comment is not original material; Its source (if known) is as follows:

1Suggested comment from CNEP panel member Katz, after review of original Proposal

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800-1-1(c)

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CoMPaOY: State gann Insurance
Address 1: 1 'State Farm Plaza

I.,ast Name: 1,7Att

Telephoneff:

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aleocumenrrue:
b) Article/Section:

;

National Electrical Code

m.1130:0
commeNnFroAn NI:

800-11(e)

numbYeemar; 61-196966

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Comment recommends: (Checkone):

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Add new Section 811-10(c) to read as follows:
(c) Point of Entry. The point of entry for cOmmunications wiring and cables shall be vyithin 5 feet of the
electical serviee entry point.
(FPN): The distance to the electrical system, grounding electrode has a dtect relationship to the potential
difference between the conununications circuits and the power circuits.
Exception: Where itis not practicable to install the communications and electrical service in this manner,
a sepa.rate :grounding electrode, installed in compliance with 250-83 (c), shall be installed for the
eorrununicatiorts systems and the grounding- electrodes for the electrical and oorrunutilcations systems
shall be connected with a bare or insulated 1/4 copper conductor. The conductor shall not be exposed to
mean/flint/l irijury, and wheo buried, shall be buried M a depth of 24 inclie.s

3. Comment (include proposed new or revised

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4, StateMent of Prof/tern and Substantiation for comrnent

Change in proposed text as recommended by one of the panel menibers and shown in the ROP.
By requiring a specific point of entry, the requirement becomes enforceable. Single point grounding for
all communications services and power services is needed to provide- equal potential between the Systems.
There is :evidence that when cnnununications services are installed remote from the power system service,
separate ground rods are installed and not bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode. By
specifying a Seiviee entrance location adjacent to the power system service entrance a better chance of
single point grounding is presented.
O This CoMmetit is original material
This Comment is not original material its smite (if known) is as follows:

!Suggested comment from CMP panel member Katz, after review of original Proposal

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800-40(b)

SUBNIITTER INFORMATION:

Roger
comPanY: State Fenn Insurance
Address 1: 1 State Farm Plaza

First Name:

Last Name:

Witt

Telephone#:

309 766 5945

PO Box:

Address 2:

city: Bloomington

Stata fl
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Please indicate organization represented (if any)

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Date, 10123/97

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b) Article/Section:

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800-40 (b)

Comment recommends: (Check one):

NFPA No.: 70

Year: 1996

3

Comment on proposal number: 16-172

ID new text IM revised text D deleted text.

OCT 2: 4 1997

Comment (Include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Revise as follows:
(b) Electrode. The grounding conductor shall be connected a follows:
(1) To the nearest accessible location on (1) the building or structure grounding electrode system as
.
.
covered in Section 250-81 and 250-71 (b),
cotter-d p 5,Ttion 2040 ("), (2) the intersystem bonding mint as covered in Section 250-71(b)
excluding the interior water -piping system (3) the power service accessible means extemal to enclosures
as covered hi Section 250-71 (b), (
(5) the service equipment
enclosure, or (6) the grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal
enclosures, or (7) to the grounding eiectrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or
structure disconnecting means that is grounded to an electrode as covered in Section 250-24;
Statement of Problem and Subatantiation for Comment:

'

Delete the option for bonding to the water piping system because piping systems can be repaired with
non conductive parts leaving an ungrounded system. 250-80a makes no conditions about electrical
continuity or i_ntegrity nor does it require limitations on connection point or location of connection. Add
the intersystem grounding point per 250-71 b as it is referenced for such a bonding location. Delete the
metallic power service raceway because this raceway is not required to be properly bonded to the
grounding electrode conductor or electrode. je the raceway is connected to the meter box and stubbed
into the ground, there is no provision to have grounding bushings installed on both ends of that conduit
leaving a question does that condition present a low impedance path to ground?. The Panel mentioned a
long term history of safe and reliable performance. Consider that todays appliances have more electronic
components and operate at lower voltage than in the past, the goal of this proposal is to require bonding at
a verifiable location and at a location where the characteristics of the grounding will not change (case of
metallic piping) If the connection point for intersystem bonding is required to be at the electrical service
entrance point of entry then it may force the point of entry for the cable system to be adjacent to the
electrical system and offer the best performance for equal potential between the two services and low
impedance paths,
CI This Comment is original material.
El This Comment Is not original material; its source (if known) is as follows;

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SUBMITTER INFOFimATioN:

First Name:

Roger

Last Name:

Addrees1:
Address 2:

Witt

TelePhone#:

ComPanY: State Farm Insurance

3 00 766 5945

1 State Farm Plaza

PO 13ox:

State:

CitY: BlOomington
,Ftepresenting:

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a)Doeument Title:

National- ElectriCal Code

NFPA No.: 70

Year 1996

Comineht On 'proposal number! 16-206

b) Article/Section: 810-21(1)
2. Comment recommends: (Check one):

10 new text

revised text El deleted text.

OCT 2. 4 1997

2. Comment (include propoeed iteW or revised wording,,or ideritifieation of wording to be deleted)!

ReyiSt `at followS:

(b) Electrode. The grounding conductor shall be connected a follows:
(1) To the nearest accessible location on (1) the building or structure grounding electrode systetn as
. .
mvered in Section 250-81 and 250-71 (b),
ecArexed.in-Section-250:841.(a), (2) the intersystem bonding noint as covered in Sectkm 250-71(b)
exciuding the interior water pining Syttem (3) the power service accessible means extenial to ettclosures
as coVerecl in Section 250-71 (b), (4)111er:10'3114c pow-r servic. rocevy (5) the service equipment
enclosure; or (6) the grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal
enClosures, or (7) to the grounding electrode conductor or the groimding electrode of a Wilding or
structure disconnecting means that is grounded to an electrode as covered in:Section 250-24;
4 Statement OProblein And SUI3stantiatien for domment:

Delete the option for bonding to the water piping system because piping systems can be repaired with
non conductive parts leaving an ungrounded SyStein. 250-80a makes no conditions about electrital
continuity Or integrity nor doeS it require limitations on connection point or location c)f connection. Add
the intersystem gitrocling point per 250-71b as it is referenced for !spelt a bonding location. Delete the
metallic power Service raceway because this raceway is not required to be properly bonded ta the
grounding electrode conductor or electrode ie the raceWay is connected to the meter bcix and stubbed
into the ground, there is no provision to have grounding bushings 'installed on both ends of that conduit
leaving a question does that condition present a low impedance path to ground?. The Panel mentioned a
long term history of safe and reliable performance. Consider that todays appliances have more electronic
'cOmponents .and operate at lower vOltage than in the past, the goal of this proposal is to require bonding at
a verifiable location and at a location where the characteristics of the grounding will not change (case of
metallic piping) If the connection point for intersystem bonding is required to be at the electrical service
entranee point pf entry then it ina.y force the point of entry for the cable system to be adjacent to the
electrical systern and offer the best performance fer equal potential between the two senrices and low
impedance paths:

Z This Comment is original material.
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810-55

SUBMrTTER INFORMATION:

First Name:
CompanY:

Address 1:

Roger
State Farm insurance
1 State Fann Plaza

Last Name:

Teleetiona#:

Witt

309 766 5945

PO Box:

CRY: MOOMingt0aZIP:

Addrest 2:

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810-55

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Year: 1996
NFPA No
Comment on proposal number: 16-208

A0081T(02 4-5:997

gl revised text D deleted text.

Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Add the following paragraph to the existing:
The point of entry for communications wiring and cables shall be within 5 feet of the electrical service
entry pohn.
(FPN): The distance to the electrical system, grounding electrode has a direct relationship to the potential
difference between the communications circuits and the power circuits.
Exception: Where it is not practicable to install the communications and electrical service in this manner,
a separate grounding electrode, installed in compliance with 250-83 (c), shall be installed for the
cornmunications systems and the grounding electrodes for the electrical and communications systems
shall be connected with a bare or insulated #4 copper conductor. The conductor shall not be exposed to
mechanical irtjury, and when buried, shall be buried to a depth of 24 inches
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

Change in proposed text as recommended by one of the panel members and shown in the R.OP.
By requiring a specific point of entry, the requirement becomes enforceable. Single point grounding for
all communications services and power services is needed to provide equal potential between the systems.
There is evidence that when communications services are installed remote from the power system service,
separate ground rods are installed and not bonded to the electric,a1 semice grounding electrode. By
specifying a service entrance location adjacent to the power system service entrance a better chance of
single point grounding is presented.
5*

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N This Comment Is not original material; Its source (If known) usas follows:

1CMP member Katz in suggested wording of the original proposal

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820-11(c)

suBrarrea INFORNIAT/ON:.
WM Name: Roger

Last Name: Wjtt

State Farm Insurance
Address "It. 1 State Farm Plaza

Telephone* 309

comPanY:

AdrIres# 2:
City:

766 5945

PO Box:

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Bloomington

State: Jj.

Representing:

t): 61710`

country: USA.

Date; 10/23197

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FOR EACH COMMENT, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

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b) ArticielSectlom 820-11(0
3. Comment recommends: (Check one):

NFPA No.: 70
conittient On

10 new text

Year 1006

vob

preprint number: 16..221)

E revised text D deleted text.

00T 2; 4 1997

3. Corrimeht (include proposed.hew or revised Wording, or identification Of wording to be deleted):

,

Frer-

Add new Section 820-11(c) to read as follows:
(c) Point of Entry. The point of entry for commtnications wiring and cables shall be within 5 feet of the
electrical service entry point
(FPN): The distance to the electrical system, grounding electrode has a direct relationship to the potential
difference between the commtmications circuits and the povver circuits.
Exception: Where it is not practicable to install the communications and electrical service in this manner,
a separate grounding electrode, 'installed in compliance with 250-83 (c), shall be installed for tite
commimications systems and the grounding electrodes for the electrical and communications systems
shall be comiected with a bare or insulated #4 copper conductor. The conductor shall not be exposed to
mechanical injury, and when buried, shall be buried to a depth. of 24 inches
4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Cemment:

Change in proposed text as recommended by one of the panel members and show' in the ROP.
By requiring a specifiC point of entry; the requirement becomes enforceable. Single point grounding for
all communications services and power services is needed to provide equal potential between the systems.
There is evidence that when COmmunications services are installed remote from the power system service,
separate ground rods are installed and not bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode. By
specifying a service entrance location adjacent to the power system service entrance a better chance of
single point grounding is presented,
CI This Comment is original material.
In This Comment Is not original material; its source (if known) Is as follows:

riggested eon:anent from CMP panel member ICatz, after review of original.Proposal

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SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

First Name: Roger

Last Name: Witt

Company: State Farm Insurance
Address 1: 1 State Farm Plaza
Address 2:

Telephone#: [phone]
PO Box:

City: Bloomington

Sitate:

Representing:

Country:

ZIP:

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Date: 10/23/97

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FOR EACH COMMENT, PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOIN1NG:

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National
b) Article/Section: 820-40(b)
Connnent recommends: (Check one):

Electrical Code

NFPA

No.: 70

Year: 1996

Vo

Comment on proposal number: 16-222

10 new text ig revised text D deleted text.

Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or Identification of wording to be deleted):
00T 2' 4 1997
Revise as follows:
(b) Electrode. The grounding conductor shall be connected a follows:
(1) To the nearest accessible location on (1) the building or structure grounding electrode system as
. .
covered in Section 250-81 and 250-71 (b),
- .
covezed-in-Section-2-40.804), (2) the intersystem bonding point as covered in Section 250-71(b)
excluding the interior water niping system (3) the power service accessible means external to enclosures
as covered in Section 250-71 (b), (4) theinef-alliP powe, se-vire reway, (5) the service equipment
enclosure, or (6) the grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal
enclosures, or (7) to the grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or
structure disconnecting means that is gounded to an electrode as covered in Section 250-24;

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment:

Delete the option for bonding to the water piping system because piping systems can be repaired with
non conductive parts leaving an ungrounded system. 250-80a makes no conditions about electrical
continuity or ;integrity nor does it require limitations on connection point or location of connection. Add
the intersystem grounding point per 250-71b as it is referenced for such a bonding location. Delete the
metallic power service raceway because this raceway is not required to be properly bonded to the
grounding electrode conductor or electrode ie the raceway is connected to the meter box and stubbed
into the ground, there is no provision to have grounding bushings installed on both ends of that conduit
leaving a question does that condition present a low impedance path to ground?. The Panel mentioned a
long term history of safe and reliable performance. Consider that todays appliances have more electronic
components and operate at lower voltage than in the past, the goal of this proposal is to require bonding at
a verifiable location and at a location where the characteristics of the grounding will not change (case of
metallic piping) If the connection point for intersystem bonding is required to be at the electrical service
entrance point of entry then it may force the point of entry for the communication system to be adjacent to
the electical system and offer the best performance for equal potential between the two se 'ces and low
impedance paths.

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Return the proposed 830 to committee
4: statement of Problem and Substantiation for comment:

it is not our intent to, preVent new technology front being implemented however the NEC is a safety code
and there are a few. issues that the prOposed article does not seem to address:
The communiCation systern carnes a voltage exceeding 50 volts whieli takes it out of the inherently
safe category.
For electrical services to the btrilding, a main disconnect is required plus a grounding electrode M
stabilize the voltage and prevent eXcess during surge conditions, How will this communications system
handle a diseonnecting means for the low and medium classes?
For Fire ServiOe use the main switch for a building is easily identifiable and cuts of all pf the
ungrounded conductors, supplying the building. If more than one main switch is provided, they are
reqUired to be located adjacent to one another and raarkedmain 1 or Xx., 2 of xx etc, Also if the
disconnect switch for this corrununications systeni is tot recognizable a ltn rd may exist for the Fire
Service personnel.
4: The nnain disconnect for the electrical service shall be located in an accessible location, is this the OaSe
for the disconnect for the eomammteation system where one is required.
What conditions are specified to ensure equal potential between services?
What insulatiOn levels are specified, are they consistent With the electrica/ portions of the NEC?
7, How will it interface with crirrent products on the market such as combination multi port surge
protective devices, chassis grounding of electronic components such as computers .and television sets?
8. What prevents' a back feed condition, is it possible during an electrical power ontage that the
comrounication völtage can be inadvertently connected?
9- What provisions are in place M identify phase, neutral and grounding, is and equipment greund used
in the wiring system?
Where for the telephone industry UL 4971-S. applies for a standard to prevent fires and overheating
conditions, wbet safety standards are in place for this system?
There are many 'uninformed people who are accustomed to working with antenria-systems in the
home, of course there is not 100 volts available on the wiring system. With the new commuMcatiort
wiring systern there is the opportunity for a shock hazard when people are unaware there is voltage
available. There is no apparent safeguard against this shock potential.

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Comment (Include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted):

Revise as follows: 90-3. Code Arrangement. This Code is divided into the Introduction and nine
chapters. Chapter 1,2,3 and 4 apply generally; Chapters 5, 6, and 7 apply to special occupancies,
special equipment, or other special conditions; Chapter 8 applies to communications systems.
specifically as it relates to the conununications service entrance to the building or structure. These latter
chapters supplement or modify the general rules. Chapter 1 through 4 apply except as amended by
Chapters 5,6,7 and 8 fcir the particular conditions.

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Proposed and rejected with 'Panel Staternent" "The substantiation does not provide technical data to
warrant a change to a time tested provision to the NEC" There is a proposed and "accepted" article in
chapter 8: Proposed Article 830 - Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems: that
seriously requires the inclusion of Chapter 8 work subject to the first 7 chapters of the NEC. Proposed
article 830 references quite a few provisions of the earlier chapters, but modifies grounding provisions,
overcurrent provisions, and possibly a few other rules that are important for the safety of the public. By
including Chapter 8, Code enforcement can apply to the communications wiring naethods. My original
comment was based on code enforcernent of grounding to prevent electrical hazards, and with the
proposed 830 section it appears even more relevant since the system relating to 830 provides voltage and
current to the occupancy.
Futher Research: Prior to the annual meeting, check the grounding on your house and your neighbors
house, see if you can determine if the Telephone and TV services have a single point ground conunon to
the electrcial service. This represents only data points, the requirement of single point grounding is valid,
as it is stated in the NEC, but the "time tested provision" stated by the ROP PANEL, to me, eludes to the
thought that single point grounding is indeed practiced. One of the important parts of a code enforcement
program is to ensure or promote the safety and welfare of the public. Without enforceable codes, this
cannot happen.
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and recognition of the intellectual property rights of others. ASTM's intellectual property rights,
and the revenue generated by utilization of those rights, enables ASTM to carry out its mission.
All ASTM staff , members, and others as given in IV.B below are expected to comply

with this policy.

W.

SCOPE.
A.

This policy applies to any ASTM standard, draft standard, or related document
defined in Regulation 2 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical

Committees, as well as to all other ASTM publications and related property, in all
forms (including CD -ROM, software, multimedia, ASTM Internet Web Site,

videotapes, audiotapes, and written), such as Special Technical Publications,
Manuals, Technical Journals, Proficiency Test Program materials, Professional and
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Technical Training materials, and Logos (collectively referred to here as "ASTM
Intellectual Property"). (Many of these, as well as other examples of ASTM

Intellectual Property, are listed in the ASTM Publications Catalog and related
brochures. Logos are specifically covered by the ASTM Logo Policy as adopted
by the ASTM Board on 15 October 1998.)

B.

This policy applies to all employees, members, officers, directors, participants, and
others involved with the development, adoption, publication, and /or distribution of

ASTM Intellectual Property.

V.

POLICY.

A.

All of ASTM's Intellectual Property rights

must be protected, regulated and

maintained, no matter how wide the information is distributed in print,
electronically, or otherwise.

B.

ASTM's owns and maintains the rights to its Intellectual Property.

C.

ASTM reserves the right to copyright any of its print, electronic products,
databases, audio/visual products and any other subject matter covered by the

Copyright Act.

This is intended to protect ASTM and its members from

unauthorized copying and distribution of ASTM Intellectual Property.

D.

By participating in any ASTM technical committee and /or participating in the

creation and

adoption of ASTM's Intellectual Property, participants and

committee members acknowledge that the copyright to such Intellectual Property
resides in ASTM. Such participants and committee members agree, if necessary,
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to execute any and all documents deemed necessary or appropriate by ASTM to

transfer and effectuate ownership of all such rights, including but not limited to
copyrights, they may have in ASTM Intellectual Property.

E.

All participants in the creation

of ASTM Intellectual Property agree to abide by the

ASTM Charter, By -laws, Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees,
and Form and Style for ASTM Standards, as well as this Policy, as may be

amended from time to time.

F.

Individuals who participate in ASTM technical committees and related activities
may, from time to time, where appropriate, be required to sign an agreement

acknowledging the transfer of any rights in ASTM Intellectual Property to ASTM.
The rights granted to ASTM by this assignment shall belong to ASTM in

perpetuity.

G.

It is ASTM policy that the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of third

parties be respected and not infringed by ASTM or any of its committees, or any
employee, member or other person acting on behalf of ASTM.

H.

Electronic Networks.
I. The Copyright Act provides copyright protection for certain works fixed in any

tangible medium expression, now or later developed, from which they can be
perceived, reproduced or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the
aid

of technology.

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2. As more and more sophisticated technology becomes available, it may become

increasingly difficult to determine and enforce ownership of ASTM Intellectual

Property rights. Therefore, inputting, uploading, downloading, reproducing,
or transmitting

ASTM Intellectual Property without ASTM's prior written

permission is prohibited, with the exception that ASTM is not intending to
limit the applicability of the "fair use" doctrine developed under the Copyright
Act.

VI.

PROCEDURE.
A.

Intellectual Property -- Standards.
1.

Standards and related documents developed by ASTM committees are
copyrighted by ASTM as a "Work for Hire" as given in the U.S. Copyright
Act. When an individual accepts appointment to a committee, the individual

may also be asked to acknowledge that copyrights and all rights to all materials
produced by ASTM committees are owned by ASTM and that ASTM may

register the copyright in its own name.

2. If, in developing a standard or related document, a committee proposes to

incorporate material from the copyrighted publication of another organization,
the committee should request ASTM staff to obtain written permission from
the publisher to reprint the material. Reference to a patented item should be

avoided, but the ASTM patent policy (F3 of Form and Style for ASTM
Standards) must be complied with. Regulations Governing ASTM Technical

Committees, Form and Style for ASTM Standards (including but not limited to
F3, F4 and F5), and ASTM staff should be consulted for guidelines if patented
items are to be referenced in a standard or document.
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3.

ASTM standards may currently include copyrighted material reproduced under

agreement with the copyright holder. Similarly, ASTM may permit others to
reprint its material based on appropriate license agreements.

4. The provision stated in A.3 (above) apply to all forms, including, for example,

both hard copy and electronic media.

5. ASTM registers its trademarks and service marks in the United States and in

countries around the world. As a condition for membership, members agree
that the marks are the property of ASTM at all times.

6. Guidance to committees on protection

of ASTM's Intellectual Property rights

and avoidance of infringement of the rights of others is provided by the ASTM
staff.

B.

Intellectual Property Other Than Standards

1.

ASTM recognizes different ways to assign intellectual property rights:
a) When individual authors submit manuscripts for technical papers for

publication by ASTM in an ASTM Special Technical Publication or ASTM
Technical Journal, the author must sign an agreement whereby ownership

of the material is assigned to ASTM. However, if the technical paper was
prepared in the course of the author's employment by the U.S., Canadian,
or British Governments, ASTM acknowledges that copyright does not
exist.

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b) When ASTM contracts, subsidizes, or agrees with writers, authors, editors,

or others to prepare or otherwise help create ASTM Intellectual Property

other than technical papers as given in la above, a "Work for Hire"
agreement must be signed in which copyright is assigned to ASTM.
Copyright shall be granted and assigned exclusively to ASTM, including
any and all rights protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States and
all other countries as set forth in the respective agreement.

2.

When ASTM creates and distributes its Intellectual Property, ASTM may do
so in whatever manner it decides. This will not, however, preclude the use

of

the Intellectual Property by authors and editors as set forth in the applicable

agreements given in la and 1b above.

3.

ASTM will take reasonable precautions to preserve the property rights of an
author of a manuscript not accepted for publication by ASTM.

C.

Licensing

--

ASTM requires any individual or entity who desires to copy,

reproduce, market, or distribute any of ASTM's Intellectual Property (e.g.
Standards, Draft Standards, Technical Papers, Manuals, Software, Training Course
Materials, Logos) to execute an appropriate ASTM License Agreement. Such
agreements will normally require, among other things, that licensees not modify

the ASTM property and to make appropriate copyright acknowledgments and
royalty payments. ASTM has no obligation to execute such agreements.

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Originally Approved 28 April 1999

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY OF ASTM INTERNATIONAL ("POLICY")
L INTRODUCTION. Ownership and use of ASTM's Intellectual Property

is vital to the ability of
ASTM to fulfill its mission. ASTM owns and maintains the rights to its Intellectual Property; it is the
responsibility of ASTM's Board of Directors ("Board"), staff; members, participants and authorized
resellers /distributors to protect these valuable assets and ensure that they are used in accordance with this
Policy.

A. Section 1 of the ASTM Charter states in part: "The corporation is formed for the
development of standards on characteristics and performance of materials, products, systems and services;
and the promotion of related knowledge."
B. ASTM By -law 4.4 states: "The Board shall delegate to such committees and other groups
those powers necessary for the fulfillment of their assigned function."

C. By -law 7.1 states: "The Board of Directors is empowered to promulgate procedures for the
development and adoption of voluntary consensus standards .. "
D. The Standing Committee on Publications ( "COP ") advises the Board on the formulation of
publications policy. COP is responsible for the publications program of the Society except the acceptance
for publication of ASTM's standards. "The Committee administers the Society's publications program ..."
E. The Committee on Technical. Committee Operations ("COTCO") is responsible for
the Regulations Governing ASTM's Technical Committees ( "Regulations "), of which 17.1, states:
"Documents [including standards and provisional standards], technical papers, repots, minutes, letters to
the editor, and related materials should be released for publication only through ASTM's Headquarters."
Regulation 15 governs the use or reference to a patent in an ASTM standard.

F. The Committee on Standards ( "COS ") is responsible for the manual, Form and Sryle for ASTM
Standards ("Form and Style"). Regulation 10. 7requires the current edition of Form and Style shall be
followed in the writing of standards. Section F of that manual sets forth policies and procedures governing
reference to patents, trademarks, similar marks, and reference to standards of other organizations in ASTM
documents.

IL

TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

intellectual property includes patents, trademark* and copyrights and trade secrets, as defined in various
federal and state statutes.

A. Patent. A patent is a property right granted by the government to individuals who
invent new and useful inventions. Patents may be granted on any new and useful process, machine,
manufactured article, composition of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof. During a
patent's limited term, its owner has the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale
or importing the patented invention into the United States.
B. Copyright. A copyright is a property right granted to the creators (i.e. authors) of original
works which are fixed in a tangible medium of expression and which are independently created and possess
some minimal degree of creativity. The exclusive rights provided by a copyright include protection against
unauthorized printing, publishing, copying, selling, distributing, and/or performing of the copyrighted
work. Copyrighted materials include not only traditional written works but also such things as computer

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software, electronic files and publications, intemet/website files and publications, multimedia, CD- ROM's,
videotapes, audiotapes, and training programs.

C. Trademark. A trademark is either a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of
words, phrases, symbols or designs, which identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services from
one party from those of others. A service mark is the saine as a trademark except it identifies and
distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Trademark rights may be used to prevent others
from using a confusingly similar mark but not to prevent others from making the same goods or from
selling them under a non -confusing mark.

III. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY.
The purpose of this Policy is to specify and protect the interests of ASTM in its intellectual property rights,
and to describe the means by which ASTM has addressed protection of its rights and recognition of the
intellectual property rights of others. ASTM's intellectual property rights and revenue generated by
utilization of those rights enables ASTM to carry out its mission. All ASTM stag members and others as
given in IV.B, below, are expected to comply with this Policy.

IV. SCOPE.
A. This Policy applies to any ASTM standard, draft standard or related document
defined in Regslntinn 2 (and any adjuncts to such standard or document), as well as to all other ASTM
publications and related intellectual property, in all fonns (including CD -ROM, software, multimedia,
ASTM Internet Web Site, videotapes, audiotapes, and written), such as Special Technical Publications,
Manuals, Technical Journals, Proficiency Test Program materials, Professional and Technical Training
materials, as well as use of trademarks, service marks and Logos (collectively referred to here as "AST1v1
Intellectual Property"). (Many of these, as well as other examples of ASTM Intellectual Property, are listed
in the ASTM Publications Catalog and related brochures. Logos are specifically covered by the ASTM
Logo Policy as adopted by the ASTM Board on October 15, 1998.)

B. This Policy applies to all employees, members, officers, directors, participants, authorized
resellers /distributors and others involved with the development, adoption, publication, use and /or
distribution of ASTM Intellectual Property. For purposes of this Policy, "committee" or `technical
committee" includes sub -committees and task groups.

C. Participants, members and authorized resellers /distributors aclanowledge and agree that the
adoption, enactment, reference, or incorporation of any of the ASTM Intellectual Property by any
government or agency has not and will not effect transfer, modify or alter the copyrights of the ASTM
Intellectual Property in any way.

V. POLICY.
A. All of ASTM's Intellectual Property rights must be protected, regulated and maintained, no
matter how wide the information is distributed in print, electronically, or otherwise. Such protection is
essential to ASTM's ability to fulfill its mission.

B. ASTM's owns and maintains the rights to its Intellectual Property.
C. ASTM reserves the right to copyright any of its print, electronic products, databases,
audio /visual products and any other subject matter covered by the Copyright Act. This is intended to
protect ASTM and its members from unauthorized copying and distribution of ASTM Intellectual Property,

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D. By participating in any ASTM technical committee and/or participating in the creation,
development and/or adoption of ASTM's Intellectual Property, participants and committee members
acknowledge that the copyright to such Intellectual Property resides in ASTM. Such participants and
committee members agree if requested by ASTM, to execute any and all documents deemed necessary or
appropriate by ASTM to transfer and effectuate ownership of all such rights, including but not limited to
copyrights, they may possibly have in ASTM Intellectual Property. The rights granted to ASTM by this
assignment or transfer shall belong to ASTM in perpetuity.

E. All participants, members and staff agree to abide by and follow the requirements of the ASTM
Charter, By -laws, Logo Policy, Regulations GoverningAS7M Technical Committees, and Form and
Stylefor ASTM Standards, as well as this Policy, as each may be amended from time to time, when
creating, developing or utilizing ASTM Intellectual Property.
F. It is ASTM policy that the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of third
parties be respected and not infringed by ASTM or any of its committees, or any employee, member or
other person acting on behalf of ASTM.

G. It is ASTM policy that, if at all possible, proprietary and/or patented equipment, apparatus,
material or information not be included in a standard. if such incursion is necessary, By-law 15 must be
complied with.

H. ASTM registers its trademarks and service marks in the United States and in countries around
the world. As a condition for membership, members agree that the marks are the property of ASTM at all
times. Use of the marks is subject to, among other things, ASTM's Logo Policy.

I. Electronic Networks.
1.'l'he Copyright Ac provides copyright protection for certain works fixed in any
tangible medium expression, now or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced or
otherwise communicated,&hcr diteotly or with the: aid of technology.
2. As more and more sophisticated technology becomes available, it may become
increasingly difficult to determine and enforce ownership of ASTM Intellectual Property rights. Therefore,
inputting, uploading, downloading, reproducing, or transmitting ASTM Intellectual Property without
ASTM's prior written permission is prohibited.

VI. PROCEDURE.

-

A. Intellectual Property Standards.
1. Standards and related documents developed by or for ASTM committees are
copyrighted by ASTM as set forth in the U.S. Copyright Act. When an individual or entity joins, volunteers
for or accepts appointment to the Society or a committee, the individual or entity, as a condition of
membership and participation, expressly acknowledges and agrees that copyrights and all rights to all
materials produced by or for ASTM committees are owned by ASTM and that ASTM will register the
copyright in its own name.
2. lf, in developing a standard, other document or adjuncts to such standards or
documents, a committee proposes to incorporate material from the copyrighted publication of another
organization, the committee should request ASTM staff to obtain written permission from the publisher
copyright holder to reprint the material. Reference to a patented item should be avoided if at all possible,
but in all cases the ASTM Patent Policy (By-law 15) and F3 of Form and Style for ASTM Standards
must be complied with. Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, Form and Stylefor ASTM
Standards (including but not limited to F3, F4 and F5), and ASTM staff should be consulted for guidance
if patented items or trade/service marks are to be referenced in a standard or document.
3. ASTM standards may currently include copyrighted material reproduced under

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agreement with the copyright holder. Similarly, ASTM may permit others to reprint its material based on
appropriate license agreements. P3 of Form and Style must be followed when referencing standards of
other organizations.
4. The provision stated in A.3 (above) applies to all forms of media, including, for
example, both hard copy and electronic formats.
5. Guidance to committees and members on protection of ASTM's Intellectual Property
rights and avoidance of infringement of the rights of others is provided by the ASTM staff.
6. Only [an officer] of ASTM can grant permission for The use, copying or distribution
of ASTM Intellectual Property by others. Any requests for such permission must be forwarded to ASTM
staff for consideration and further action.

B. Intellectual Property Other Than Standards
1. ASTM recognizes different ways to assign intellectual property rights:
a) When individual authors submit manuscripts for technical papers for
publication by ASTM in an ASTM Special Technical Publication or ASTM Journal, the author must sign
an agreement (Author Agreement) whereby ownership of the material is assigned to ASTM. However, if
the technical paper was `prepared in the course of the author's employment by the U.S., Canadian, or British
Governments, ASTM acknowledges that copyright does not exist.
b) When ASTM contracts, subsidizes, or agrees with writers, authors, editors, or
others to prepare or otherwise help create ASTM Intellectual Property other than technical papers as given
in la above, a "Work for Hire" Agreement must be signed in which copyright is acknowledged to reside
in ASTM or will be assigned to ASTM. Copyright shall be granted and/or assigned exclusively to ASTM,
including any and all rights protected by the Copyright laws of the United States and all other countries as
set forth in the respective agreement.
2. When ASTM creates and distributes its Intellectual Property, ASTM may do
so in whatever manner it decides. This will not, however, preclude the use of the Intellectual Property by
authors and editors as set forth in the applicable agreements described in la and lb above.
3. ASTM will take reasonable precautions to preserve the property rights of an
author of a manuscript submitted but not accepted for publication by ASTM.

C. Licensing. ASTM may, at its sole discretion, assign, license or permit the use by others of its
Intellectual Property. ASTM requires any individual or entity who desires to copy, reproduce, market,
create a derivative work utilizing or distribute any of ASTM's Intellectual Property (e.g. Standards, Draft
Standards, Adjuncts, Technical Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Software, Training Course Materials,
Logos) to execute an appropriate ASTM. License Agreement. Such agreements will normally require,
among other things, that licensees not modify the ASTM Intellectual Property and to make appropriate
copyright acknowledgments and royalty payments. ASTM has no obligation to execute such agreements.
As amended by the ASTM Board of Directors,

2003.

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EXHIBIT

IL 2V
Originally Approved 28 April 1999

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY OF ASTM
INTERNATIONAL ( "POLICY ")
I. INTRODUCTION. Ownership and use of ASTM International's Intellectual Property
(e.g. Standards, Draft Standards, Adjuncts, Certification Programs and related materials,
Technical Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Software, Training Course Materials and Logos
collectively referred to as "ASTM IP ") are vital to the ability of ASTM International to fulfill its
mission. ASTM International owns and maintains the rights to its Intellectual Property; it is the
responsibility of ASTM International's Board of Directors ( "Board "), staff, members, and others
who participate in the creation of ASTM IP (collectively "Participants "), as well as authorized
resellers /distributors of ASTM IP, to protect these valuable assets and ensure that they are used
in accordance with this Policy.
A. Section 1 of the ASTM International Charter states in part: "The corporation is formed for
the development of standards on characteristics and performance of materials, products, systems
and services; and the promotion of related knowledge." Section 9 of the Charter also states, in
part: "...the Corporation shall not engage in any activity which is not educational, technical,

scientific or charitable..."
B. ASTM International By -law 4.4 states: "The Board shall delegate to such committees and
other groups those powers necessary for the fulfillment of their assigned function."
C. ASTM International By-law 7.1 states: "The Board of Directors is empowered to promulgate
procedures for the development and adoption of voluntary consensus standards ..."
D. The Standing Committee on Publications ("COP ") advises the Board on the formulation of
publications policy. COP is responsible for all publications programs of the Society except the
acceptance for publication of ASTM International's standards.
E. The Committee on Technical Committee Operations ( "COTCO ") is responsible for the
Regulations Governing ASTM's Technical Committees ( "Regulations "), of which
Regulation 17.1 states: "Documents [including standards and provisional standards], technical
papers, reports, minutes, letters to the editor, and related materials should be released for
publication only through ASTM's headquarters."
F. Regulation 10.7 requires that the current edition of the manual, Form and Style for ASTM
Standards ( "Form & Style") will be followed in the writing of standards (the Committee on
Standards ("COS ") is responsible for Form & Style). Section F of Form & Style sets forth
policies and procedures governing, among other matters, reference to patents, trademarks,
similar marks, and reference to standards of other organizations, in ASTM International
documents. Regulation 15 governs the use or reference to a patent in an ASTM International
standard.

IL TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks and copyrights, as defined in various federal
and state statutes.
A. Patent. A patent is a property right granted by the government to inventors of new and useful
inventions. Patents may be granted on any new and useful process, machine, manufactured
article, composition of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof. During a patent's
limited term, its owner has the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for
sale or importing the patented invention into the United States.

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Copyright. A copyright is a property right granted to the creators (i.e. authors) of original
works that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression and that are independently created and
possess some minimal degree of creativity. The exclusive rights provided by a copyright include
protection against unauthorized printing, publishing, copying, selling, distributing, and/or
performing of the copyrighted work. Copyrighted materials include not only traditional written
works but also such things as computer software, electronic files and publications,
internet/website files and publications, multimedia, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videotapes, audiotapes,
and training programs.
C. Trademark. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words,
phrases, symbols or designs, which identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services
from one party from those of others. A service mark is the same as a trademark except it
identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Trademark rights may
be used to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark but not to prevent others from
making the same goods or from selling them under a non -confusing mark.
B.

III. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY.
The purpose of this Policy is to specify and protect the interests of ASTM International in its
Intellectual Property rights, and to describe the means by which ASTM International has
addressed protection of these rights and recognition of the intellectual property rights of others.
ASTM International's Intellectual Property rights and revenue generated by utilization of those
rights enable ASTM International to carry out its mission. All ASTM International staff,
members, and others as stated in IV.B, below, are expected to comply with this Policy.

IV. SCOPE.
A. This Policy applies to any ASTM International standard, draft standard or related document
(hereinafter referred to as "ASTM Documents ")defined in Regulation 2 of the Regulations
Governing ASTM Technical Committees, and any adjuncts to such ASTM Documents, as well
as to all other ASTM International publications and related property, in all forms (including CDROM, software, multimedia, ASTM Internet Web Site, videotapes, audiotapes) and written
materials such as Certification Programs and materials, Special Technical Publications, Manuals,
Technical Journals, Proficiency Test Program materials, Professional and Technical Training
materials, as well as use of trademarks, service marks, certification marks and Logos
(collectively part of ASTM IP). (Many of these, as well as other examples of ASTM IP, are
listed in the ASTM International Publications Catalog and related brochures. Logos are
specifically covered by the ASTM. International Logo Policy as adopted and amended by the
Board.)
B. This Policy applies to all ASTM International employees, members, officers, directors,
Participants, resellers /distributors and others involved with the development, adoption,
publication, use and/or distribution of ASTM IP. For purposes of this Policy, "committee" or
"technical committee" includes subcommittees and task groups.
C. Participants, members, and authorized resellers /distributors acknowledge and agree that the
adoption, enactment, reference, or incorporation of any of the ASTM IP by any government or
agency has not and will not effect, transfer, modify or alter the copyrights of the ASTM IP in any
way.

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V. POLICY.
A. All of ASTM International's Intellectual Property rights must be protected, regulated and
maintained, no matter how wide the information is distributed in print, electronically, or
otherwise. Such protection is essential to ASTM International's ability to fulfill its mission and

maintain its Intellectual Property. The Board of Directors has approved the Principles for the Use
of ASTM Intellectual Property by Other Standards Organizations.
B. ASTM International owns and maintains the rights to its Intellectual Property.
C. ASTM International reserves the right to copyright any of its print, electronic products,
databases, audio/visual products and any other subject matter covered by Copyright (pursuant to
the US Copyright Act and International Copyright law). This is intended to protect ASTM
International and its members from unauthorized copying and distribution of ASTM IP.
D. By participating in any ASTM International technical committee and /or participating in the
creation, development and/or adoption of ASTM IP, Participants and committee members
acknowledge that the copyright to such Intellectual Property resides in ASTM International. Each
member agrees, by such participation and enjoyment of his/her annual membership benefits, to
have transferred any and all ownership interest, including copyright, they possess or may posses
in the ASTM IP to ASTM. If requested by ASTM International, such Participants and committee
members agree to execute any and all documents deemed necessary or appropriate by ASTM
Ìnternational to transfer and effectuate ownership of all such rights, including but not limited to
copyrights, they may possibly have in ASTM IP. The rights granted to ASTM International by
this assignment or transfer shall belong to ASTM International in perpetuity.
E. All Participants, members and staff agree to abide by and follow the requirements of the
ASTM International Charter, ASTM Intemational By-laws, Regulations Governing ASTM
Technical Committees, and Form and Style for ASTM Standards, ASTM International Logo
Policy, as well as this Policy, as each may be amended from time to time, when creating,
developing or utilizing ASTM IP.
F. It is ASTM International's policy, reflected in Form & Style F5, that the copyrights and other
intellectual property rights of third parties be respected and not infringed by ASTM International
or any of its committees, or any employee, member or other person acting on behalf of ASTM
International.
G.It is ASTM International policy that, if at all possible, proprietary and /or patented equipment,
apparatus, material qr information not be included in a standard. If such inclusion is necessary,
ASTM International's Patent Policy (Regulation 15) must be complied with.
H. ASTM International registers its trademarks and service marks in the United States and in
countries around the world. As a condition of membership, members agree that the marks are the
property of ASTM International at all times. Use of the marks is subject to, among other things,
ASTM International's Logo Policy.
I. Electronic Networks.
1. The US Copyright Act (as well as Intemational Copyright law) provides copyright
protection for certain works fixed in any tangible medium expression, now or later developed,
from which they can be perceived, reproduced or otherwise communicated, either directly or with
the aid of technology.
2. As more and more sophisticated technology becomes available, it may become
increasingly difficult to determine and enforce ownership of ASTM International's Intellectual
Property rights; therefore, inputting, uploading, downloading, reproducing, or transmitting ASTM
IP without ASTM International's prior permission (or in conformity with ASTM International's
applicable License Agreements) is prohibited.

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VI. PROCEDURE.
A. Intellectual Property -- Standards.
1. Standards and related documents developed by or for ASTM International committees
are copyrighted by ASTM International, as set forth in the U.S. Copyright Act. When an
individual or entity joins, volunteers for or accepts appointment to the ASTM International or an
ASTM International committee, the individual or entity, as a condition of membership and
participation, expressly acknowledges and agrees that copyrights and all rights to all materials
produced by or for ASTM International committees are owned by ASTM International and that
ASTM International will register the copyright and hold all intellectual property rights in its own
name.
2. Copyrights and Patents in ASTM Standards. If, in developing an ASTM Document or
adjuncts to such ASTM Documents, a committee proposes to incorporate material from the
copyrighted publication of another organization, the committee should request ASTM
International staff to obtain written permission from the copyright holder to reprint the material.
Reference to a patented item should be avoided, if at all possible, but in all cases section F5 of
Form & Style must be complied with. Regulation 15 of the Regulations Governing ASTM
Technical Committees, and Form and Style for ASTM Standards (including but not limited to
sections F3 and F4), as well as ASTM International staff, should be consulted for guidance if
patented items or trade /service marks are to be referenced in an ASTM Document.
3. ASTM International standards may currently include copyrighted material reproduced
under agreement with the copyright holder. Similarly, ASTM International may permit others to
reprint its material based on appropriate license agreements. Section F5 of Form and Style must
be followed when referencing standards of other organizations.
4. The provision stated in A.3 (above) applies to all forms of media, including, for
example, both hard copy and electronic formats.
5. Guidance to committees and members on protection of ASTM IP and avoidance of
infringement of the rights of others is provided by the ASTM International staff.
6. Permission to Use ASTM IP. Only the President of ASTM International or the Vice
President of Publications of ASTM International (in commercial transactions) can grant
permission for the use, copying or distribution of ASTM IP by others. Any requests for such
permission must be forwarded to ASTM International staff for consideration and further action.
B. Intellectual Property Other Than Standards
1. ASTM International recognizes different ways to assign intellectual property rights:
a) When individual authors submit manuscripts of technical papers for publication
by ASTM International, the author must sign an agreement (Author Agreement) whereby
ownership of the material is assigned to ASTM International; however, if the technical paper was
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