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RCA: Petition CP 04-1 and HP 04-1: Request for Fire Safety Standards for Candles and Candle Accessories; Draft Denial Letter

September 16, 2014

Final

Record of Commission Action

(Briefing Package September 10, 2014, OS No. 4761)

Decision

The Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the draft letter denying Petition CP 04-1 and HP 04-1 submitted by the National Association of State Fire Marshals with changes.  The Commission voted to deny the Petition CP 04-1 and HP 04-1 and directed the staff to continue its involvement with the ASTM F2417 Committee (Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candles) and the ASTM F2601 Committee (Fire Safety for Candle Accessories).  Specifically, the Commission directed the staff to monitor and contribute to the F2417 Committee’s work on developing a performance standard with respect to paint and other non-wax coating on candles, and any other addressable concern not currently subject to these standards.

Signature of Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary

Commissioners Voting

Commissioners voting by ballot. Ballot vote due September 16, 2014 

  • Chairman Elliot F. Kaye
  • Commissioner Robert S. Adler
  • Commissioner Marietta S. Robinson
  • Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle
  • Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic
Type
Records of Commission Action and Commission Meeting Minutes
Date
Report an unsafe product