Page 1 of 7
8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Pending Review
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4-Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
421.7
 9274 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds section 2702.2.12 as a pointer to the IFC to be consistent with Chapter 12 of the IFC
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review
X
x
D/IC
Fischer / Gerwig Deny – based on FFP – Vote 5Y – 3No   fails
Holland / Hall – approve – as a counter pointer to standby power – consistency with code  Vote 3Y-5N fails
Fisher / Gerwig – Deny  based on conflict with FFPC  Vote 5Y-3N      
Gerwig /Hall   Deny-IC Vote – 8Y – 0N

Mo Madani
CC #
CCC IBC6-20
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
9-Fire Protection Systems
Section
907.2.12.2
 9778 
Chapter
Mod #
Section 510 in the 2018 IFC uses several different terms to describe the communication system required. This proposal replaces all of these various terms with &quot;emergency communication coverage system&quot;.
9
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

X
D
Pending Review

D/IC
Fischer/ Gerwig   Denial  needs additional work and does not enhance life safety.  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
F45-18
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
10-Means of Egress
Section
1006.2.2.4
 9128 
Chapter
Mod #
The requirements for egress for electrical rooms are not currently addressed in this code, except for where panic or fire exit hardware is used in Section 1010.1.10. Proposal to address.
10
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Holland /  Hall  Approve provides consistency in FBC  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
E17-18
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Mod #
 9179 
Proponent
1013.4
Section
10
Chapter
Pending Review
A greatly enlarged area of refuge is essentially a horizontal exit.  Tactile signage should be placed at all such locations where passage through the opening results in a greater level of safety.
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
TAC  Action
Holland / Hall  Approve provides consistency in FBC – Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
E73-18
CC #
Staff Classication
27-Electrical
Mod #
 9806 
Proponent
907.5.2.2.5
Section
27
Chapter
Pending Review
This code change is to provide clarification that the standby power for the EVACs system is to be designed to comply with NFPA 72.
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
TAC  Action
Territo / Holland   Approve  consistent with NFPA 72  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
F149-18
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9821 
Proponent
2702.1.1
Section
27
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to provide a third option for protecting fuel lines supplying a generator set inside a high-rise building.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

X
D

D/IC
TAC  Action
 Territo / Gerwig  Deny Overlap   Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
F196-18
CC #
Staff Classication
35-Referenced Standards

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Section
101
 9124 
Chapter
Mod #
Updates Referenced standards
35
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Gerwig / Holland  Approve updates reference standards.  (NFPA 70 is missing from list) Vote: 7Y-1N
Mo Madani
CC #
ADM47-16
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4-[CE] - Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8915 
Proponent
405.8.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies text of C405.8.1, C405.8.2, C405.8.2.1, C405.9, adding &quot;Mandatory&quot; to sections.  Modification to text of C407.2 to update mandatory sections.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly
X

D

D/IC
TAC  Action
Fischer / Gerwig  Approve for consistency  Vote: 5Y-3N  fails
Gerwig /Holland   Approve for individual consideration for further review.  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CE212-19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
405.9
 8917 
Chapter
Mod #
The current requirement for voltage drop in feeder conductors does not include customer-owned service conductors. Proposal to add language concerning this.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review
X
D/IC
Holland / Della Croce  Approve  improves energy conservation  Vote: 3Y-5N  fails
Gerwig /Rice    Deny inconsistent with FBC  Vote: 5Y-3N  fails
Gerwig / Hall   Deny for individual consideration due to  inconsistency with FBC  Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
CE214-19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Section
405.10
 8918 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification to add new Section C405.10 &quot;Energy Monitoring (Mandatory)&quot;, proposal concerning same.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

X
D
Pending Review

D/IC
Gerwig / Rice  Deny – has overlap (cost prohibitive) - Vote: 6Y-2N passes for Denial
Mo Madani
CC #
CE215-19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.10
 8919 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section C405.10 &quot;Automatic Receptacle Control&quot;, and provides requirements for Automatic Receptacle Control.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review
X
D/IC
Hall /Holland    Approve with individual consideration – will create an overlap.   based on energy efficiency. (adds considerable cost)  Vote: 3Y-5N  fails
Gerwig /Territo   Deny based on overlap  Vote: 5Y-3N  fail
Gerwig / Rice  Deny for individual consideration  no energy saving  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
CE216-19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.10
 8921 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section C405.10 &quot;Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for new construction&quot;.  Adds requirements for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

X
D
Pending Review

D/IC
Hall / Gerwig  Deny – not yet adopted in ICC   Vote: 8Y-0N 
Mo Madani
CC #
CE217-19 Part I
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
406.10
 8927 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section 406.10 &quot;Energy Monitoring&quot;.  The only means to retain the energy performance of a building is to continuously monitor energy consumption levels of and compare them to previous levels
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Gerwig /Fischer   Deny - overlap and consistency with other TAC actions.   Vote: 0Y-8N
Fischer / Holland  Approve  adds options in the code.. Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
CE237-19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Section
406.10
 8928 
Chapter
Mod #
The proposed requirement will reduce degradation by detecting HVAC system faults and notifying building operators so that actions may be taken to reduce energy consumption of the building.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Holland / Hall  Approve – gives additional credit compliance options in the code.   Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
CE239-19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
4-[RE] - Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
404.2
 8922 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Sections R404.2 &quot;Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for new construction&quot;. Proposal concerning infrastructure for Electric Vehicles.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

X
D
Pending Review

D/IC
Della Croce / Gerwig  Deny – not in international code   Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
CE217-19 Part II
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
4-Repairs
Section
406.1.4
 9758 
Chapter
Mod #
NFPA 99 specifies broader requirements for existing buildings beyond just hospital grade receptacles. This change will align the electrical and medical gas systems installation requirements for Outpatient Clinics, Group B Ambulatory Care and Group I-2 facilities.
4
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

X
D
Pending Review

D/IC
 Della Croce / Gerwig    Deny Overlap   Vote 8Y-0N

Mo Madani
CC #
EB46-19
Staff Classication
Overlap
5-Prescriptive Compliance Method

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Mod #
 9760 
Proponent
501.3
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
This change will align the electrical and medical gas systems installation requirements for Outpatient Clinics, Group B Ambulatory Care and Group I-2 facilities. Adds new Sections 501.3, 706.1, 807.3, 809.2. &quot;Healthcare facilities&quot;.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D
X
D/IC
TAC  Action
 Castronovo / Gerwig   Deny – consistency with other TAC action. This is a regulated facility and does not fall under EBC.  Vote: 5Y-3N  fails
Gerwig /Hall   Deny for individual consent for further discussion Not needed  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
EB49-19
CC #
Staff Classication
10-Change of Occupancy
Section
1007.1
 9693 
Chapter
Mod #
This change will align the electrical systems installation requirements for Outpatient Clinics, Group B Ambulatory Care and Group I-2 facilities. NFPA 99
10
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review
X
D/IC
Castronovo / Gerwig  Deny – not needed.  Vote: 5Y-3N  
Gerwig /Territo   Deny for individual consideration not applicable in FBC   Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
EB99-19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3-Building Planning
Section
322
 8699 
Chapter
Mod #
The primary aspect of elevated homes in flood hazard areas that contributes to reducing damage is the elevation of the lowest floor (R322.2.1) or lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor in Zone V and Coastal A Zones (R322.3.2) relative to the base flood elevation.
3
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Gerwig / Holland  Approve consistent with national flood standards  Vote: 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
RB141-19
Staff Classication
Flood Requirements

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8/4/2021
Electrical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  20
Total Mods for  Electrical in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Electrical
 20
Section
327
 8718 
Chapter
Mod #
The code change replaces the term Stationary Battery Storage System with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) throughout the document and the adds Section R327.6 for commissioning requirements as part of the installation of ESS.
3
Proponent
TAC  Action
Summary
X
AS
AS/IC

D
Pending Review

D/IC
Rice / Castronovo   Deny  is not cost effective  (NFPA 855 is not referenced in NFPA 1 or 101)  Vote: WITHDRAWN
Rice / Castronovo  Approve improves the code – (commissioned removed)  Vote 8Y-0N
Mo Madani
CC #
RB153-19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
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