Page 1 of 5
6/4/2019
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  13
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Electrical
 1
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
449.3.15
Bryan Holland
 7209 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the requirements for lightning and surge protection for added clarity and effective enforcement.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 9 No

G2  
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Modified

W
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Electrical
 3
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
453.17.7
Bryan Holland
 7218 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the section to match the language for lightning and surge protection for hospitals (449.3.15), nursing homes (450.3.19), and as proposed for assisted living facilities (464.4.7).
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 9 No

G2 +G4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
450.3.19
Bryan Holland
 7255 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the requirements for lightning and surge protection for added clarity and effective enforcement.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 9 No

G2 & G4 -- 
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
31‑Special Construction

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6/4/2019
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  13
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Electrical
 3
Section
3111
Bryan Holland
 7365 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification updates requirement for solar energy systems in the FBC‑B.
31
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 + A2 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

9 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Electrical in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Electrical
 9
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
464.4.7
Bryan Holland
 7211 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification adds requirements for lightning and surge protection in ALFs identical to the current and proposed requirements for nursing homes.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

9 Yes – 0 No
A2  

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
412.6.7
Bryan Holland
 7370 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification adds electrical classification criteria to the rules for aircraft paint hangers.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

9 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
9‑Fire Protection Systems

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6/4/2019
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  13
Total Mods for  Electrical in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Electrical
 9
Section
917
Bryan Holland
 7385 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification adds a new Section on &quot;Mass Notification Systems&quot; to the code.
9
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

9 Yes – 0 No

G1 
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
27‑Electrical
Section
2703
Bryan Holland
 7208 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification will add mandatory surge protection requirements to buildings under the scope of the FBC‑B.
27
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

2 Yes – 7 No

A1 --  
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Section
405.6.3
Bryan Holland
 7205 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the voltage drop requirement to include &quot;customer‑owned service conductors&quot; in addition to feeder conductors and branch circuit conductors.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 9 No

G2 -  
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
405.6.1
Bryan Holland
 7206 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the section to clarify that compliance with Section 8 Power of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 is required by Section 405.6.1
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

9 Yes – 0 No

G2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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6/4/2019
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  13
Total Mods for  Electrical in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Electrical
 9
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Section
328
Bryan Holland
 7207 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification will add mandatory surge protection requirements to buildings under the scope of the FBC‑R.
3
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

2 Yes – 7 No

A1   
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
37‑Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements
Section
3702.13
John Hall
 7215 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The modification provides for infrastructure to accomodate future electric vehicle charging equipment in one‑ and two‑family dwellings and townhouses with garages.
37
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

4 Yes – 5 No

A1 – 
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
39‑Power and Lighting Distribution
Section
3902.16
STEVE ROOD
 8149 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal recommends deletion of kitchens and laundry areas from the list of locations within dwelling units where AFCI protection is required.
39
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

9 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
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