1. Barrier Management Symposiums Region 10 Feb 2016 Region 6 Apr 2015 Region 1 7/12/15 Region 5 8/3/14 Region 2 5/12-16/14 Region 3 Fall 2015 Region 4 Mar 3-4, 14 Region 8 9/5-6/13 Region 7 Feb 2015 Region 9 9/18-19/14

2. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.2.1 & 7.1.3.2(9)(c ) Unoccupied spaces open into exit enclosures, i.e. mechanical spaces LS18/19.2.5.7.3.1 (B)Sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/19.2.5.7.3.2 (B)Non-sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/19.2.5.7.1.2Suite separation same as corridor separation LS18/19.2.2.2.4More than one delayed egress in exit path LS18/19.2.2.2.6Remote control of locks for rapid removal LS18/19.2.2.2.5.1 & 18/19.2.2.2.5.2 Locking based on clinical & security needs

3. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.2.5.7.2.2(B) & 18/19.2.5.7.2.3(C) Sleeping suite up to 10,000sqft LS18/19.2.5.7.2.2(C) & 18/19.2.5.7.2.3(C) Sleeping & non-sleeping suites may exit suite to suite LS18/19.7.5.796 gal recycle & document destruction bins LS18/19.2.3.4Wheeled equipment (including lifts) expanded LS18/19.2.3.4Fixed furniture in egress corridor LS18/19.3.2.5Cooking open to corridor LS18/19.5.2.3(2),(3)&(4)Fireplaces in smoke compartment CMS Categorical Waivers

4. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.7.5Decorations expanded based on protection LSNFPA 99-2012 5.1.9.2.2 Centralized computer system for medical gas alarm panel LSNFPA 110-2010 8.4.2.3Reduced annual load bank test by removing first 25%, now 90 minute test ECNFPA 25-2011 8.3.1.2Weekly electric motor driven churn test changed to monthly ECNFPA 25-2011 5.3.3.2Quarterly vane type pressure switch test changed to semiannually ECASHRAE 170-2008 addendum ‘d’Reduced lower range from 35%RH to 20% RH, RH range now 20 – 60%

5. If the organization decides to adopt any of these categorical waivers they must Ensure full compliance with the appropriate code reference Document the decision to adopt the categorical waiver For Life Safety Code items annotate the “Additional Comments” Section in the Statement of Conditions™ Basic Building Information (BBI) For Environment of Care items document by Minutes in discussion at the Environment of Care Committee (or equivalent) Declare the decision at the beginning of any survey

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