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Objective-Based Codes Feedback

This page gives code users an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Objective-Based Fire Code.

Instructions
Please review the questions below, complete the answer fields and click the "Submit Questionnaire" button when done. Please note that your answers will not be saved until you have submitted the feedback and you are given confirmation. Alternatively you may download the questionnaire in file format for later completion.

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Question 1
Did you find the information (objectives, functional statements etc.) easily?
Yes   No

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Question 2
Is the information organized in a logical way?
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Question 3
How would you improve the layout and organization of the objective-based codes?

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Content

Question 4
Do the objectives attributed to the technical provisions of Division B seem logical?
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Question 5
Do the functional statements attributed to the technical provisions of Division B seem logical?
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Question 6
Do the objectives for a particular provision help you understand and interpret the provision?
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Question 7
Do the functional statements for a particular provision help you understand and interpret the provision?
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Anticipated Use

Question 8
In your opinion, will the new information facilitate design flexibility?
Yes   No

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Question 9
Will the objective-based code reduce disputes related to the interpretation and application of the code?
Yes   No

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Question 10
How will the new information change the way you use and rely on the code?

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Division B Links to Division A

Question 11
Are there attributions from Division B's technical provisions to Division A's objectives and functional statements that do not seem appropriate?
Yes   No

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Question 12
IF you answered YES to the above question, list specific provisions and the reasons the attributions are not appropriate.

It is recommended that you take notes as you review the individual attributions in the Tables in Division B. You can then enter and submit your comments on-line. Moving back and forth between the Tables in Division B and the feedback page may cause the loss of entered information.

Part Code Reference Comments

Questions about Typical Code Use

Question 13
When you "test drove" the proposed objective-based code, could you use it with the same ease as you are accustomed to? If not, what did you find difficult?

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Questions about Alternative Solutions and New Tools

Question 14
Will it be easier to propose or evaluate an alternative solution using the objective-based code? Why or why not?
Yes   No

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Question 15
If you are a regulatory official, do you think there will be more proposals for alternative solutions once objective-based codes are adopted? Why or why not?
Yes   No

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Question 16
If you are a designer or manufacturer, do you think the objective-based code will encourage you to propose alternative solutions more often than you do now? Why or why not?
Yes   No

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Tools

Question 17
In your opinion, what is needed to support an easy and effective transition to objective-based codes? (e.g. training, user guides, tools, etc.)

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Conclusions

Question 18
Does the objective based code meet your expectations? Why or why not?
Yes   No

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Question 19
Do you have any other comments or suggestions?

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