Comments with respect to the proposal in general, and recommendation thereon
(Indicate any issues to be brought to the notice of committee members. For instance, refer to any associated vote on form 5 regarding adoption of any attached draft for direct progression to CD or DIS.)
This project was informally proposed at the conclusion of the last plenary meeting of SC 1 (Baltimore 1998-03-30/31), with the general support of those present. The attached draft, based on the Danish National Standard DS 2392：1995, is technically well developed, however I would not recommend direct progression to CD since several members of the Fire Protection working group have informally expressed their desire to consider it further.
Elements to be clarified when proposing a new work item (new standard)
Title
Indicate the subject matter of the proposed new standard.
Scope
Give a clear indication of the coverage of the proposed new work item and, if necessary for clarity, exclusions.
Purpose and justification
Give details based on a critical study of the following elements wherever practicable.
a) The specific aims and reason for the standardization activity, with particular emphasis on the aspects of standardization to be covered, the problems it is expected to solve or the difficulties it is intended to overcome.
b) The main interests that might benefit from or be affected by the activity, such as industry, consumers, trade, governments, distributors.
c) Feasibility of the activity： Are there factors that could hinder the successful establishment or general application of the standard?
d) Timeliness of the standard to be produced： Is the technology reasonably stabilized? If not, how much time is likely to be available before advances in technology may render the proposed standard outdated? Is the proposed standard required as a basis for the future development of the technology in question?
e) Urgency of the activity, considering the needs of other fields or organizations. Indicate target date and, when a series of standards is proposed, suggest priorities.
f) The benefits to be gained by the implementation of the proposed standard; alternatively, the loss or disadvantage(s) if no standard is established within a reasonable time. Data such as product volume or value of trade should be included and quantified.
g) If the standardization activity is, or is likely to be, the subject of regulations or to require the harmonization of existing regulations, this should be indicated.
If a series of new work items is proposed, the purpose and the justification of which is common, a common proposal may be drafted including all elements to be clarified and enumerating the titles and scopes of each individual item.
Relevant documents
List any known relevant documents (such as standards and regulations), regardless of their source. When the proposer considers that an existing well-established document may be acceptable as a standard (with or without amendments) indicate this with appropriate justification and attach a copy to the proposal.
Cooperation and liaison
List relevant organizations or bodies with which cooperation and liaison should exist.
Preparatory work
Indicate whether the proposer or the proposer's organization is prepared to undertake the preparatory work required for the new work item.
