Reference: 14.3.4.4.1, 16.6.3.4.5, 18.5.2.3, 19.5.2.3, 24.3.4.2.1, 26.3.4.6.1, 28.3.4.6.1, and 30.3.4.6.1
Errata No: 101-15-5
The Committees on Safety to Life note the following errors in the 2015 edition of NFPA 101®, Life
Safety Code®.
1. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
14.3.4.4.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 shall be provided in new educational occupancies in the locations specified as follows:
(1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances
(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system
(3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage
2. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
16.6.3.4.5 Single-station or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 in day-care homes where client sleeping occurs and one or both of the following conditions exist:
(1) Fuel-fired equipment is present.
(2) An enclosed parking structure is attached to the day-care home.
3. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” in two locations, and change one reference from “18.5.2.2” to “18.5.2.2(2)” as follows:
18.5.2.3 The requirements of 18.5.2.2 shall not apply where otherwise permitted by the following:

(1) Approved, suspended unit heaters shall be permitted in locations other than means of egress and patient sleeping areas, provided that both of the following criteria are met:
(a) Such heaters are located high enough to be out of the reach of persons using the area.
(b) Such heaters are equipped with the safety features required by 18.5.2.2 18.5.2.2(2).
(2) Direct-vent gas fireplaces, as defined in NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code , shall be permitted inside of smoke compartments containing patient sleeping areas, provided that all of the following criteria are met:
(a) All such devices shall be installed, maintained, and used in accordance with 9.2.2.
(b) No such device shall be located inside of a patient sleeping room.
(c) The smoke compartment in which the direct-vent gas fireplace is located shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
9.7.1.1(1) with listed quick-response or listed residential sprinklers.
(d)* The direct-vent fireplace shall include a sealed glass front with a wire mesh panel or screen.
(e)* The controls for the direct-vent gas fireplace shall be locked or located in a restricted location.
(f) Electrically supervised carbon monoxide detection in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 shall be provided in the room where the fireplace is located.
(3) Solid fuel–burning fireplaces shall be permitted and used only in areas other than patient sleeping areas, provided that all of the following criteria are met:
(a) Such areas are separated from patient sleeping spaces by construction having not less than a 1hour fire resistance rating.
(b) The fireplace complies with the provisions of 9.2.2.
(c) The fireplace is equipped with both of the following: i. Hearth raised not less than 4 in. (100 mm) ii. Fireplace enclosure guaranteed against breakage up to a temperature of 650°F (343°C) and constructed of heat-tempered glass or other approved material
(d) Electrically supervised carbon monoxide detection in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 is provided in the room where the fireplace is located
(4) If, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, special hazards are present, a lock on the enclosure specified in 18.5.2.3(3)(c)(ii) and other safety precautions shall be permitted to be required.
4. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” in two locations as follows:
19.5.2.3 The requirements of 19.5.2.2 shall not apply where otherwise permitted by the following:
(1) Approved, suspended unit heaters shall be permitted in locations other than means of egress and patient sleeping areas, provided that both of the following criteria are met:
(a) Such heaters are located high enough to be out of the reach of persons using the area.

(b) Such heaters are equipped with the safety features required by 19.5.2.2(2).
(2) Direct-vent gas fireplaces, as defined in NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code , shall be permitted inside of smoke compartments containing patient sleeping areas, provided that all of the following criteria are met:
(a) All such devices shall be installed, maintained, and used in accordance with 9.2.2.
(b) No such device shall be located inside of a patient sleeping room.
(c) The smoke compartment in which the direct-vent gas fireplace is located shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
9.7.1.1(1) with listed quick-response or listed residential sprinklers.
(d)* The direct-vent fireplace shall include a sealed glass front with a wire mesh panel or screen.
(e)* The controls for the direct-vent gas fireplace shall be locked or located in a restricted location.
(f) Electrically supervised carbon monoxide detection in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 shall be provided in the room where the fireplace is located.
(3) Solid fuel–burning fireplaces shall be permitted and used only in areas other than patient sleeping areas, provided that all of the following criteria are met:
(a) Such areas are separated from patient sleeping spaces by construction having not less than a 1hour fire resistance rating.
(b) The fireplace complies with the provisions of 9.2.2.
(c) The fireplace is equipped with a fireplace enclosure guaranteed against breakage up to a temperature of 650°F (343°C) and constructed of heat-tempered glass or other approved material.
(d) Electrically supervised carbon monoxide detection in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 is provided in the room where the fireplace is located
(4) If, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, special hazards are present, a lock on the enclosure specified in 19.5.2.3(3)(c) and other safety precautions shall be permitted to be required.
5. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
24.3.4.2.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 and 24.3.4.2 shall be provided in new one- and two-family dwellings where either of the following conditions exists:
(1) Dwelling units with communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by 24.3.4.2.3
(2) Dwelling units containing fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces
6. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
26.3.4.6.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 and 26.3.4.6 shall be provided in new lodging or rooming houses where either of the following conditions exists:

(1) Lodging or rooming houses with communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by
26.3.4.6.3
(2) Lodging or rooming houses containing fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces
7. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
28.3.4.6.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 and 28.3.4.6 shall be provided in new hotels and dormitories where either of the following conditions exists:
(1) Guest rooms or guest suites with communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by
28.3.4.6.3
(2) Guest rooms or guest suites containing a permanently installed fuel-burning appliance or fuelburning fireplace
8. Replace the reference to “Section 9.8” with “Section 9.12” as follows:
30.3.4.6.1 Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.8 9.12 and 30.3.4.6 shall be provided in new apartment buildings where either of the following conditions exists:
(1) Dwelling units with communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by 30.3.4.6.3
(2) Dwelling units containing a permanently installed fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace
Issue Date: April 17, 2015
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