664 A2002 Roc

Report of the Committee on
Dennis W. Eaves, Marsh USA, Inc., GA [I]

(Alt. to J. C. Stewart)
Bryan Hanna, Canadian Industrial Risks Insurers, Canada [I]
(Alt. to A. P. Mattos)
Rodney Marchand, International Paper Company, TN [U]
(Alt. To K. J. Mayeaux)
Shawn D. Smith, FM Global, GA [I]
(Alt. to T. E. Frank)
Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing

John M. Cholin, Chair
J. M. Cholin Consultants Inc., NJ [SE]
Travis E. Allen, Weyerhaeuser Company, WA [U]
Webster Anderson, B. R. Gale Company, MA [M]
Bob Barnum, GreCon, Inc., OR [M]
John G. Bradfield, Composite Panel Association, MD [U]
John Conrad, Lexington Home Brands, NC [U]
Don Curtis, Acadia Insurance Companies, ME [I]
Sam W. Francis, American Forest & Paper Association, PA [U]
Thomas E. Frank, FM Global, WA [I]
Dan A. Guaricci, ATEX Explosion Protection L.P., FL [M]
Peter Levitt, Sternvent Company, Inc., NJ [M]
Arthur P. Mattos, Jr., Industrial Risk Insurers, NC [I]
Ken J. Mayeaux, International Paper Company, TN [U]
Robert W. Nelson, Pocasset, MA [SE]
Lowell E. Pauli, Lowell E. Pauli & Associates, OR [SE]
Steven W. Shell, Johnson City Public Works Department, TN [E]
Ole M. Sorensen, FLAMEX, Inc., NC [M]
James C. Stewart, Marsh USA, Inc., VA [I]
Robert W. Tenbrunsel, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, GA [U]
Staff Liaison: Amy B. Spencer

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility
for documents on the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires and
explosions in wood processing, woodworking facilities and facilities that use
other cellulosic materials as a substitute or additive for wood.
This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted
on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may
have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the front of this book.
The Report of the Technical Committee on Wood and Cellulosic Materials
Processing is presented for adoption.
This Report on Comments was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing, and documents its action on
the comments received on its Report on Proposals on NFPA 664, Standard
for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and
Woodworking Facilities, 1998 edition, as published in the Report on
Proposals for the 2002 May Meeting.
Alternates
Donald B. Bauerfind, Weyerhaeuser Company, Canada [U]
(Alt. to T. E. Allen)
Kenneth E. Bland, American Forest & Paper Association, DC [U]
(Alt. to S. W. Francis)
Thomas E. Connolly, Acadia Insurance Companies, NH [I]
(Alt. to D. Curtis)
This Report on Comments has been submitted to letter ballot of the

Technical Committee on Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing, which
consists of 19 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation
of any negative votes, can be found in the report.
227
NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

(Log #CC7)
664-1-(3-3.19) : Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Wood and Cellulosic Materials
Processing,
COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO:664-27
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 3.3.1.9 in the ROP to read as
follows: Thermal Oil Heating System.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change for clarity, deleting repeated word.
COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:19
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
NOT RETURNED: 1 FRANCIS
-
(Log #CC39)
664-5-(6-4.3.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In Section 6.4.3.2 change 13 m to 1.22 m.
SUBSTANTIATION: Metric conversion corrected.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-
664-2-(4-2.1.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify ROP Section 4.2.1.1 as follows:
4.2.1.1 The facility, woodworking processes and human element programs
shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained to protect the
occupants from the effects of fire, deflagration and explosion for the time
needed to evacuate, relocate or defend in place occupants who are not intimate
with ignition.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes were made for clarity.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
NEGATIVE: 1
EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE:
GUARICCI: Very arbitrary to offer any real guidance.
(Log #CC16)
664-6-(7-1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Prescriptive Requirements. Facilities that are
not designed pursuant to the performance-based design methods outlined in
Chapter 5 of this standard shall comply with the following deemed to satisfy
prescriptive criteria provided by the remainder of this chapter.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes for clarity and consistency with
other chapters.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
NEGATIVE: 1
GUARICCI: Takes the plain English out of the document with confusing
statements. See the clear way it is written in a like section comment 664-12
(Log #CC17). Or possibly I do not understand the logic in writing it this way.
(Log #CC18)
664-3-(5-2.3.1.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify ROP Section 5.2.3.1.1 as follows:
5.2.3.1.1* Prevention of ignition shall be deemed to be achieved when the
temperature of wood or wood products are maintained at a temperature less
than lowest reported dust layer ignition temperature of the wood, wood fiber
substitute or cellulosic material in question.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes made for clarity.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION:
GUARICCI: Was not present when the committee went through the logic of
the assumptions in this section.
(Log #CC19)
664-7-(7-4.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 7.4.1* Exterior surfaces of heated process
equipment that are or can come in contact with wood shall not exceed a
maximum allowable temperature of 260oC (500oF).
Exception: Processes protected in accordance with Chapters 8 and 9.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change for clarity
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC12)
(Log #CC15)
664-4-(6-1 and 6.1.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Sections 6.1 and 6.1.1 as follows:
6.1 Prescriptive Requirements.
6.1.1 Facilities that are not designed pursuant to the performance-based
design methods outlined in Chapter 5 of this standard shall comply with the
following deemed to satisfy prescriptive criteria provided by the remainder of
this chapter.
other chapters.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
NEGATIVE: 1
GUARICCI: Takes the plain English out of the document with confusing
statements. See the clear way it is written in a like section comment 664-12
(Log #CC17). Or possibly I do not understand the logic in writing it this way.
-
228
(Log #CC40)
664-8-(7.4.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 7.4.2 as follows:
7.4.2* Bearings shall be dust tight ball or roller type and shall be monitored
for adequate lubrication and excessive wear in accordance with Section
8.2.3.1.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial clarity.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC32)
664-9-(7-5) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 7.5 as follows:
7.5* Industrial Trucks. In areas with a deflagration hazard, only trucks
listed or approved for the electrical classification of the area, where
commercially available, shall be used, in accordance with NFPA 505,
Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of
Use, Conversions, Maintenance and Operation.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes for clarity.

AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC33)
664-10-(7-7.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Add an exception to Section 7.7.3 as follows:
Exception: Where the equipment is operated within the limits of Section
7.4.1.
SUBSTANTIATION: The exception was added to resolve the conflicting
requirement with Section 7.4.1.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC41)
664-11-(7-13.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section7.13.2, maintaining the exception
as follows:
7.13.2* Roller or ball bearings shall be used on all processing and transfer
equipment in accordance with Section 8.2.3.1.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC17)
664-12-(8-1.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 8.1.2 Prescriptive Requirements. Facilities that are
not designed pursuant to the performance-based design methods outlined in
Chapter 5 of this standard shall comply with the following deemed to satisfy
prescriptive criteria provided by the remainder of this chapter.
other chapters.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-
(Log #CC9)
664-13-(8-1.2.5) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify 8.12.5 to read as follows:
8.12.5 Wood scrap processed by mills delivering a pulverized product shall
comply with the requirements of Section 8.4.
SUBSTANTIATION: Chapter 9 was an incorrect reference and was
corrected. All the elements of Chapter 10, 1998 edition are in Section 8.4.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC30)
664-14-(8-2.1.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 8.2.1.3 as follows:
8.2.1.3 Fire and deflagration hazards shall be deemed nonexistent where only
green material is collected or conveyed, and construction of the equipment
handling and storing the material is all noncombustible.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC20)
664-15-(8-3.2.2.6) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify ROP Section 8.3.2.2.6 as follows:
8.3.2.2.6 At least one path of egress from the control room shall be through
an area not susceptible to a fire involving thermal oil.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change for clarity.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC21)
664-16-(8-4.2.2.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 8.4.2.2.1* All equipment shall be designed in
accordance with Section 8.2.3.1.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes for clarity; reference added to
replace redundant sections which are deleted in CC22.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC23)
664-17-(8-4.2.2.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Insert existing ROP 8.4.2.2.2 (deleting associated
annex material) to 8.2.3.1.3 and renumber subsequent sections accordingly.
SUBSTANTIATION: These criteria relate to all mechanical conveying
systems. The annex was redundant and therefore deleted.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC22)
664-18-(8-4.2.2.3 through 8.4.2.2.5) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Delete Sections 8.4.2.2.3 through 8.4.2.2.5.
SUBSTANTIATION: These sections are redundant to Section 8.2.3.1, which
is now referenced in Section 8.4.2.2.1 per CC21.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-
229

(Log #CC24)
664-19-(8-5.2) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify ROP Section 8.5.2 as follows:
8.5.2 Bearings, rollers and bushings shall be in accordance with Section
8.2.3.1.
SUBSTANTIATION: Reference added for clarity and user-friendliness.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC8)
664-20-(8-6.1.1 Exception) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 8.6.1.1 Exception and part (a) in
the ROP to read as follows:
Exception: Protection can be omitted from portions of the dryer where the
following conditions exist:
(a) where the material in the dryer has a moisture content greater than 40 %
(wet basis), no thermal oil heat exchangers are in the dryer, and combustible
debris or deposits do not accumulate inside the dryer.
SUBSTANTIATION: The Technical Committee clarified this requirement to
apply to those portions of dryers where the material is combustible. Material
with a water content greater than 40% is not considered combustible.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC25)
664-21-(8-6.5.4) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 8.6.5.4 If the dry kiln is heated by a thermal
oil system with hot oil piping inside the kiln that is not all welded (e.g.
bolted connections), the minimum sprinkler design density shall be per the
requirements in NFPA 13 for Extra Hazard Group 1 occupancies, over the
entire kiln area.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC35)
664-22-(8-10.4.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section 8.10.4.1 as follows:
8.10.4.1* Damage-limiting construction to relieve to a safe area shall be
used for buildings storing dry, fine particulates where a deflagration hazard
exists.
SUBSTANTIATION: Changed for clarity.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC36)
664-23-(8-10.4.5) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify the referenced section in Section 8.10.4.5
to be Section 7.5.
SUBSTANTIATION: The section reference was corrected.
230

AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC14)
664-24-(8-12.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Delete ROP Section 8.12.3, renumbering
subsequent sections.
SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee determined that wood hogs and
chippers were no more hazardous than other powered equipment and
consequently should not be burdened by the requirements in 8.12.3. The
hazards are adequately covered in Chapter 8.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC13)
664-25-(A-3-3.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Change the location of A.3.3.3.
SUBSTANTIATION: It is numerically out of order and belongs after Section
A.3.2.4.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC26)
664-26-(A-4-2.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify the next to last sentence of Section A.4.2.3
as follows:
Mission continuity is concerned with the ability of a structure to perform
its intended functions and how that affects the structures tenants. It often
addresses post-fire smoke contamination, cleanup, replacement of damaged
equipment or raw materials, etc.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change for consistency.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC11)
664-27-(A-7-5(3)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section A.7.5 (3) and add the reference to
Annex B as follows:
(3) Loaders that are certified to meet the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) criteria (formerly Schedule 31) found in 30 CFR
Part 36 Approval Requirements for Permissible Mobile Diesel-Powered
Transportation Equipment, are also acceptable in lieu of A.7.4.3(1) and
A.7.4.3(2).
SUBSTANTIATION: The reference was corrected and made more specific
for user-friendliness.

AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC31)
664-28-(A-7-154.3) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify the numbering of Section A.7.154.3 to be
Section A.7.15.3.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC27)
664-29-(A-8-2.2.1.5) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In Section A.8.2.2.1.5, change 400 ft/min to 4000
ft/min.
SUBSTANTIATION: Corrected incorrect conversion.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC28)
664-30-(A-8-2.2.4.1) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In Section A.8.2.2.4.1, change 20.32 m/s to 20 m/s.
SUBSTANTIATION: Correction for significant digits and also for
consistency with other sections.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC34)
664-31-(A-8-2.3.1.6) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Modify Section A.8.2.3.1.6 to read as follows:
Gaskets or smooth machined mating surfaces are generally required for dust
tight operation.
SUBSTANTIATION: Changed for consistency with Section A.8.4.2.2.5.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-
(Log #CC1)
664-32-(Figure A-8-2.4.1(a)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In ROP Figure A.8.2.4.1(a), Typical Interlock
Logic for Conveying System, modify the following:
1) In the first row in both comments blocks delete the references to design
standards by deleting both entire sentences containing the references.
1a) In the first row, first comment block insert: Part of a listed spark
extinguishing system.
2. In the last column, 2nd row, it shall read Venting must be tailored to each
installation to delete the reference to the design standard.
3. In the last column, fourth row, replace ...sheet 9 of 9 with Figure
A.8.2.4.1(b).
231
4. In the last column, last row, delete the reference to the manufacturer.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial restructuring, to conform with the 2000
edition of the NFPA Manual of Style. The reference to the manufacturer was
deleted since there are numerous manufacturers.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC2)
664-33-(Figure A-8-2.4.1(c)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In ROP Figure A.8.2.4.1(c), Typical Interlock
Logic for a Particleboard Direct-Fired Rotary Dryer System, modify the
following:
1) In the first row in the comments block delete existing text and replace
with: Part of a listed spark extinguishing system.
2. In the first comments column, last row, replace ...sheet 2 of 4 with
Figure A.8.2.4.1(d).
3. In the second comments column, third row, delete comment, See design
standard DS-243-D1.1 and replace with See Section 8.1.
4. In the second comments column, delete the last sentence reading, See
design standard DS-243-C1.1, Dust Explosion Venting Design Guide.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial restructuring for clarity and to conform with
the 2000 edition of the NFPA Manual of Style.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC3)
664-34-(Figure A-8-6.1.2.(2)(b)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In ROP, change the name of Figure A.8.6.1.(2)(b)
to read as follows:
Section View A-A of deluge protection for typical vertical jet-type dryer in
Figure A.8.6.1.2(2)(a).
SUBSTANTIATION: Name changed for clarity and user-friendliness,
consistent with drafting conventions for engineered drawings.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC5)
664-35-(Figure A-8-6.1.2.(6)(a)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In ROP Figure A.8.6.1.2(6)(a) Typical arrangement
of Deluge Protection for Standard Veneer Dryer modify as follows:
1) Modify OS&Y valve to sprinkler control valve
2) In the first note, change 3/4 across the dryer to 3/4 of the dryer width.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial restructuring for clarity. The OS&Y valve
(outside screw and yoke) is a specific type of valve and the new term is more
inclusive for other acceptable valves.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-

(Log #CC6)
664-36-(8.6.1.2 and Figure A-8-6.1.2.(6)(b)) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Delete ROP Figure A.8.6.1.2(6)(b) Typical
Arrangement of Deluge Protection for Special Vertical Jet-Type Dryer. In
Section A.8.6.1.2, delete the reference to the deleted figure. In Section
A.8.6.1.2, also change 8.6.1.2.(2)(a) to 8.6.1.2(2)(b).
SUBSTANTIATION: This drawing is redundant to Figure A.8.6.1.2(2)(b)
and the reference in the body to the figure was deleted and another reference
to a figure was corrected.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC10)
664-37-(A-9-1.2 and Table A.9.1.2 Footnote #2 and Appendix B) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Modify the last sentence of ROP Section A.9.1.2
to properly cite the source of Fire and Explosion Control in Bag Filter Dust
Collection Systems. Also place the reference in Appendix B. Article from
March 1981 Fire Journal, Thomas Frank, pp.73-94.
2. Delete extra spaces in Table A.9.1.2 footnote #2.
SUBSTANTIATION: Modified editorially for clarity, including additional
reference information.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
(Log #CC38)
664-38-(A-9-1.4) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: In Section A.9.1.4 modify 3.8-mm to be 38-mm.
SUBSTANTIATION: Typo was corrected.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
-
232
(Log #CC29)
664-39-(A-10-8.1 (New) ) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Add annex material for Section 10.8.1 as follows:
A.10.8.1 The size and extent of the incident that triggers this requirement
should be proportional to the hazard. For example, a spark in a protected duct
with a spark detection system would likely not require an investigation unless
a significant increase in sparks per unit time was noted or the spark fails to be
extinguished. This incident is considered recorded with the spark detection
system. For every hazard area, there is a minimum level below which
recording cannot be justified. It is up to the owner/operator to determine that
level.
SUBSTANTIATION: The addition of the annex material was to clarify that
it was not the intent of the Committee to take this requirement to ridiculous
extremes.
AFFIRMATIVE: 17
ABSTENTION: 1
(Log #CC37)
664-40-(Entire Document) : Accept
Processing,
RECOMMENDATION: Change any conversions of 1/8 inch to 3.2 mm.
SUBSTANTIATION: In several locations, the conversions were rounded
differently.
AFFIRMATIVE: 18
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Report of the Committee on

Dennis W. Eaves, Marsh USA, Inc., GA [I]

Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing

Staff Liaison: Amy B. Spencer

This Report on Comments has been submitted to letter ballot of the

NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:19

NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

NFPA 664 May 2002 ROC Copyright, NFPA

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