ATTENDEES:

Lynn Trickle, Napa Fire Department
Robert Evans, Stockton Fire Department
Larry Larson, NFSA
Todd Larson, Geo. M. Robinson, Co.
Ed Saiz, Daly City Fire Department
David Downing, Millbrae Fire Department
Bruce Becker, Redding Fire Department
Glenn Peterson, Fire Protection Engineer
Scott Moon, Petaluma Fire Department
Linda Brandelius, Roseville Fire Department
George Blind, Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety
Bruce Lecair, Woodland Fire Department
Steve Hart

1. New co-chairs George Blind and Bruce Lecair thanked Robert Evans and Wes Arvin for their service as co-chairs. Both are very valuable members of our organization.
2. Bruce Lecair reviewed the Committee’s budget for this coming year and distributed a copy of a draft mission statement for the Committee. The draft will be reviewed at subsequent meetings and is available on the website for review. Please forward any recommendations to either co-chair.
3. A list of proposed Committee Goals was discussed. These include: organizing at least four mid-month meetings; developing a mission statement; resolving the current conflicting interpretations of elevator fire alarm requirements; and completing review of standpipe hose and nozzle requirements. Consideration will be given to forming ad-hoc committees to work on other issues such as fire alarm guidelines, underground water main installations, and fire pumps. The list of proposed goals is available on the website.
4. Mid-month meetings have tentatively been scheduled for June 8, September 7, December 7, and March 7, 2001. Locations and times will be announced later. All Committee members, not just voting members, are encouraged to attend the meetings.
5. Voting members of the Devices Committee are as follows: George Blind, Linda Brandelius, Robert Evans, Bruce Lecair, Lynn Trickle, Larry Larson (associate), and John Gillilan (associate).

6. Scott Moon, Petaluma Fire, advised that an effort is underway in Sonoma County to standardize procedures for plan submittal and installation of underground fire water main systems. The effort may be expanded to include Napa and Marin Counties. Contact Scott for additional details.
7. Ed Saiz (soon to be retired – Daly City) summarized the issues surrounding the instal-


lation and maintenance of Class II standpipe hose and nozzles. The Committee will continue efforts to propose an appropriate revision to Article 904, Title 19.

8. Ed Saiz indicated that the ANSI A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators can

be obtained through the ASME website at:www.asmeny.org.
9. Robert Evans distributed cut sheets for the "EZ Drop" flexible sprinkler pendant assembly. He will try to obtain additional information regarding its specific listing criteria.