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9.9.3.14. (1) Emergency lighting shall be provided in (a)  exits and
access to exits in buildings
required to have a fire alarm system, and (b)  rooms containing an assembly occupancy with an occupant load
of more than 60 persons. (2) Emergency lighting required in Sentence (1) shall be (a)  designed to provide illumination for a duration of at least (i)  2 h in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade
exceeds 18 m, and (ii)  30 min in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade is not more than 18 m, (b)  supplied by a source of energy separate from the primary electrical supply for the building, and (c)  designed to be automatically actuated when the power to the building is interrupted. (3) Illumination from emergency lighting referred to in Sentence (2) shall be an average of at least 10 lx at floor or tread level, or 1 watt/m2 of floor space. Subsection 9.9.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Fire alarm requirements
9.9.4.1. (1) A fire alarm system with listed components shall be installed in each building in accordance with Articles 9.9.4.2. to 9.9.4.12. where (a)  the building area is more than 600 m2, (b)  the building is more than 1 storey in building height, or (c)  each guest suite
is not served by an exterior exit facility leading to ground level. (2) A building
is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a)  the building is not more than 3 storeys in building height, (b)  each guest suite
is served by an exterior exit facility leading to ground level, (c)  each guest suite
is separated from adjacent rooms by a fire separation
having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (d)  each guest suite
is equipped with a smoke alarm. (3) A building
is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a)  the building is not more than 3 storeys in
building height, (b)  sleeping accommodation is provided for not more than 10 persons, and (c)  the building is equipped with (i)  smoke alarms on or near the ceiling in corridors serving guest suites on each floor area, adjacent to each stairway serving the corridors, and on or near the ceiling in the basement, adjacent to each stairway, and (ii)  one manual pull station in each floor area in an approved location, installed and interconnected so that the actuation of any manual pull station or smoke alarm will cause all smoke alarms to operate and be audible throughout the building. Automatic detection
9.9.4.2. (1) Automatic detection devices referred to in Sentences (2), (3) and (4) shall be installed and connected to the fire alarm system required in Sentence 9.9.4.1.(1). (2) Fire detectors shall be installed (a)  in every part of a building that requires a fire alarm system in Article 9.9.4.1., other than corridors, washrooms, closets in guest suites, saunas, refrigerated areas and swimming pools, (b)  at the tops of elevator shafts, and (c)  at the tops of exit
stairs. (3) Despite Sentence (2),
fire detectors are not required in existing guest suites where smoke detectors are installed in every corridor serving the guest suites. (4) Rooms or areas that are sprinklered in accordance with Article 3.2.4.16. of the 1994 Building Code are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). Manual pull stations
9.9.4.3. (1) Unless otherwise approved, manual pull stations shall be installed at (a)  the main reception area, and (b)  near every exit. (2) Despite Sentence (1), a manual pull station may serve two exits where (a)  the exits
are not more than 9 m apart, (b)  the exits
are located on the same storey, and (c)  the manual pull station is readily accessible and visible from each exit. (3) A manual pull station shall be (a)  red in colour, (b)  readily accessible and unobstructed, (c)  readily visible, and (d)  unless otherwise approved, installed at a height not less than 1.2 m and not more than 1.5 m, measured vertically from the finished floor surface. Alarm signalling devices
9.9.4.4. (1) Alarm signalling devices shall be (a)  installed on all storeys, unless otherwise approved, (b)  located so that the alarm signal and alert signal when sounded, may be heard throughout the building over all normal sounds at any time, and (c)  be distinctive in sound. Annunciator panels
9.9.4.5. (1) In a
building that is 4 or more storeys
in building height or has a total area of 4000 m2 or more, an annunciator panel shall (a)  be installed near the main entrance, in the main reception area or other approved location that is readily accessible to the fire department, and (b)  indicate all floors with not more than one floor per zone indicated. (2) Fire detectors required in Clauses 9.9.4.2.(2)(b) and (c) may be considered as part of the adjoining floor for the purposes of Clause (1)(b) of this Article. Shutdown of air handling systems
9.9.4.6. Recirculating air handling systems that serve more than one guest suite
or storey shall be arranged to shut down upon actuation of the fire alarm system, except where continued operation of the air handling system serves as part of a smoke control system. Trouble signals
9.9.4.7. (1) A trouble signal sounding device and, where the trouble signal sounding device has a silencing switch, a trouble light shall be installed in (a)  the main reception area, or (b)  a continuously supervised area. Operation
9.9.4.8. Fire alarm systems shall operate in conformance with Article 3.2.4.4. of the 1994 Building Code, unless otherwise approved. Continuity
9.9.4.9. Each building shall not have more than one fire alarm system, unless otherwise approved. Electrical supervision
9.9.4.10. Fire alarm systems shall be electrically supervised. Emergency power
9.9.4.11. (1) Fire alarm systems shall be provided with an emergency power supply in conformance with Article 3.2.7.8. of the 1994 Building Code.  (2) An existing emergency power supply that is capable of providing supervisory power for not less than 24 h and emergency power under full load for not less than 5 min at the end of the 24 h period is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Primary power (3) Fire alarm system connections to the primary source of power shall be on a separate circuit equipped with separate circuit breakers or fuse switches that are located in a secure area. (4) When a building is not supplied with primary power from a public utility, two approved independent sources of power shall be provided to the fire alarm system. Installation
9.9.4.12. (1) Where a fire alarm system is required to be installed, extended or modified by this Section, the installation, extension or modification shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC-S524, “Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems”. (2) Where a fire alarm system has been installed, extended or modified as required by this Section, the system or portion of the system shall be tested
in conformance with CAN/ULC-S537, “Verification of Fire Alarm Systems”. (3) Sentences (1) and (2) do not apply to existing fire alarm system components. Smoke alarms
9.9.4.13. (1) Smoke alarms shall be installed in each guest suite. (2) Smoke alarms shall meet the requirements of (a)  CAN/ULC-S531, “Standard for Smoke Alarms”, and (b)  CAN/ULC-S553, “Standard for the Installation of Smoke-Alarms”. (3) Smoke alarms shall be installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switches between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm. (4) Despite Sentence (3), battery-operated smoke alarms may be used. (5) Unless otherwise approved, at least one smoke alarm
shall be installed on each floor of a multi-level guest suite and the smoke alarms shall be interconnected so that the actuation of one smoke alarm
will cause all smoke alarms within the guest suite to sound. Voice communication systems
9.9.4.14. (1) A voice communication system shall be provided in each building
where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey
and grade exceeds 36 m. (2) The voice communication system required by Sentence (1) shall (a)  consist of loudspeakers operated from the central alarm and control facility or other location that is accessible to the fire department and supervisory staff appointed under Section 2.8 and that is approved, (b)  provide a clear verbal signal throughout the building, except for elevator cars, and (c)  provide for automatic silencing of the fire alarm signals or alert signals when the loudspeakers are in use. (3) Approved
existing public address systems compatible with the fire safety plan required under Section 2.8 and capable of communicating instructions to the building occupants are deemed to be in compliance with Sentences (1) and (2). Subsection 9.9.5. Suppression Access for fire fighting
9.9.5.1. (1) Access routes for fire fighting shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.5.5. to 3.2.5.7. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply where the building is sprinklered. (3) In buildings not greater than 6 storeys
in building height, existing access routes are deemed to comply with Sentence (1) if they (a)  have a clear width of at least 6 m, (b)  are capable of supporting the expected loads imposed by fire fighting equipment and surfaced with concrete, asphalt or other material that provides accessibility under all climatic conditions, (c)  are located not less than 3 m and not more than 15 m from the principal entrance, and (d)  are connected with a public thoroughfare. (4) Despite Sentence (1), alternative methods may be approved where, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official, they provide protection for life safety similar to the protection provided by compliance with Sentence (1). Standpipe systems
9.9.5.2. (1) In buildings that are greater than 3 storeys
in building height, a standpipe and hose system shall be installed in conformance with Subsection 3.2.9. of the 1994 Building Code.  (2) A standpipe and hose system installed in conformance with Sentences (3) to (6) is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (3) Hose stations shall (a)  be located so that all areas (i)  are protected by a hose station on the same storey, and (ii)  can be reached by a hose stream and are within 6 m of a hose nozzle when the hose is extended, (b)  be provided with a 38 mm hose valve, unless otherwise approved, (c)  be equipped with not more than 30 m of 38 mm hose on a hose rack, unless otherwise approved, (d)  have the hose attached, ready for use at all times and equipped with a shut-off combination fog and straight stream nozzle, (e)  be within easy reach of a person standing on the floor, with the hose valve connection located no more than 1.5 m from the floor, and (f)  be located (i)  in corridors where possible, and (ii)  in hose cabinets. (4) Despite Subclause (3)(a)(i), a penthouse may be protected by a hose station located in the storey below. (5) A standpipe and hose system shall (a)  have an adequate water supply capable of producing a hose stream of at least 6 m from the hose nozzle at the highest fire hose outlet, and (b)  be served by at least one fire department connection located on the outside of the building adjacent to a street, readily accessible to the fire department. (6) Hose cabinets shall be (a)  of sufficient size to accommodate a hose, hose rack, hose valve and portable extinguisher, (b)  conspicuously identified, by lettering at least 50 mm high or by the provision of a sufficiently large glass panel in the door to ensure that the equipment in the cabinet is readily visible, (c)  equipped with a door without locks, constructed to open easily, unless otherwise approved, and (d)  so located that the door, when open, will not obstruct any doorway. Firefighters’ elevators
9.9.5.3. (1) At least one elevator shall be provided for use by firefighters in conformance with Articles 3.2.6.8. and 3.2.6.9. of the 1994 Building Code in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds 18 m. (2) An elevator is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a)  the elevator is capable of providing transportation from the street floor to every floor served by the elevator system, (b)  the elevator is identified on the street floor as an elevator provided for use by firefighters, (c)  the elevator satisfies the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) to (4) of the 1994 Building Code, and (d)  other elevator cabs in the same shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) and (2) of the 1994 Building Code. (3) An elevator system that requires transfer from one elevator to another to reach all floors above grade is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a)  the elevators are identified on the
street floor and the transfer floor as elevators provided for firefighters’ use, (b)  the elevators satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) to (4) of the 1994 Building Code, (c)  emergency power is provided that is capable of operating one elevator car at a time, in buildings
where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey
and grade exceeds 36 m, and (d)  other elevator cabs in the same shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) and (2) of the 1994 Building Code. Sprinkler systems
9.9.5.4. Unless otherwise approved, where a building or portion thereof is required to be sprinklered, the sprinkler system shall be designed and constructed in conformance with Articles 3.2.5.13. to 3.2.5.16. of the 1994 Building Code. Emergency power supply
9.9.5.5. (1) Unless otherwise approved, emergency electric power provided by generators for fire alarm systems referred to in Sentence 9.9.4.1.(1) and for elevator cars referred to in Clause 9.9.5.3.(3)(c) shall be provided in accordance with CSA-C282, “Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings”. (2) Unless otherwise approved, emergency electric power required for emergency lighting systems required in Sentence 9.9.3.14.(1) shall be installed in conformance with CSA-C282, “Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings” or CSA-C22.2 No. 141, “Emergency Lighting Equipment”, as applicable. O. Reg. 213/07, Division B, Part 9; O. Reg. 150/13, ss. 16-21; O. Reg. 256/14, ss. 314-431; O. Reg. 33/19, ss. 32-34; O. Reg. 319/22, s. 1. division c   Administrative provisions TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.1   GENERAL 

  Subsection 1.1.1.   Chief Fire Official 

        

  SECTION 1.2   QUALIFICATIONS 

  Subsection 1.2.1.   Qualifications and Responsibilities of Persons Performing Work on Fire Alarm Systems 

  Subsection 1.2.2.   Qualifications and Responsibilities of Persons Performing Work on Interconnected Smoke Alarm Systems 

  Subsection 1.2.3.   Qualifications of the Person who Ensures Implementation of a Fire Safety Plan under Subsection 2.8.2. of Division B 

  Subsection 1.2.4.   Qualifications of Chief Fire Officials 

        

  SECTION 1.3   ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

  Subsection 1.3.1.   Required Testing 

  Subsection 1.3.2.   Alternative Solutions 

        

  SECTION 2.1   REVOCATION AND COMMENCEMENT 

  Subsection 2.1.1.   Revocation 

  Subsection 2.1.2.   Commencement SECTION 1.1 general Subsection 1.1.1. Chief Fire Official Appointment by Fire Marshal
1.1.1.1. (1) The Fire Marshal may appoint persons who are assistants to the Fire Marshal to be Chief Fire Officials for the purposes and subject to the limitations and conditions as are set out in the appointment. (2) An appointment made under Sentence (1) may grant to the person appointed the exclusive authority to exercise all or any of the powers and perform all or any of the duties of a Chief Fire Official with respect to any class or classes of
building or occupancy or within the territorial area specified in the appointment and, in such case, no other Chief Fire Official shall exercise such powers or perform such duties. Appointment by Fire Chief
1.1.1.2. The Municipal Fire Chief may appoint a member or members of the fire department
who are assistants to the Fire Marshal to be Chief Fire Officials for the purposes and subject to the limitations and conditions as are set out in the appointment. SECTION 1.2 qualifications Subsection 1.2.1. Qualifications and Responsibilities of Persons Performing Work on Fire Alarm Systems Application
1.2.1.1. This subsection applies to every person who performs annual tests or annual inspections of a fire alarm system required under Article 6.3.2.2. of Division B and every person who repairs, replaces or alters components of a fire alarm system.  Qualifications and responsibilities 1.2.1.2. (1) A person who performs the work described in Article 1.2.1.1. (a)  must have successfully completed a program or course acceptable to the Fire Marshal, (b)  shall, at the request of the owner or the Chief Fire Official, produce for inspection a copy of a certificate or document attesting to the successful completion of a program or course referred to in Clause (a), and (c)  shall perform the inspection, test, repair, replacement and alteration in accordance with Article 6.3.1.8. and Subsection 6.3.2. of Division B. (2) Despite Sentence (1), a person who has not successfully completed the required program or course may perform the work described in Clause (1)(c) provided that (a)  the work is done under the supervision of a person who has successfully completed a program or course required by Clause (1)(a), (b)  no more than two persons work under the supervision of the person referred to in Clause (a) at the same time, and (c)  the supervision is provided at the work site. (3) A person supervising another under Sentence (2) shall advise the owner in writing that the work has been completed in accordance with Article 6.3.1.8. and Subsection 6.3.2. of Division B. Responsibility
1.2.1.3. (1) Despite Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A, it is the person who performs the work described in Article 1.2.1.1. of this Division who is responsible for complying with Sentence 1.2.1.2.(1) of this Division; however, if Sentence 1.2.1.2.(2) of this Division applies, it is the person who supervises the work under Sentence 1.2.1.2.(2) of this Division who is responsible for complying with Sentence 1.2.1.2.(1) of this Division, as if he or she were the person performing the work. (2) The owner shall ensure that the requirements of Article 1.2.1.2. are met. Subsection 1.2.2. Qualifications and Responsibilities of Persons Performing Work on Interconnected Smoke Alarm Systems Application
1.2.2.1. This Subsection applies to every person who performs annual tests of an interconnected smoke alarm system required under Article 6.3.2.6. of Division B and every person who maintains such an interconnected
smoke alarm system. Qualifications and responsibilities
1.2.2.2. (1) A person who performs the work described in Article 1.2.2.1. (a)  must have successfully completed a program or course acceptable to the Fire Marshal, (b)  shall, at the request of the owner or the Chief Fire Official, produce for inspection a copy of a certificate or document attesting to the successful completion of a program or course referred to in Clause (a), and (c)  shall perform the test and maintenance in accordance with Article 6.3.2.6. of Division B. (2) Despite Sentence (1), a person who has not successfully completed the required program or course may perform the work described in Sentence (1) provided that (a)  the work is done under the supervision of a person who has successfully completed a program or course required in Clause (1)(a), (b)  no more than two persons work under the supervision of the person referred to in Clause (a) at the same time, and (c)  the supervision is provided at the work site. (3) A person supervising another under Sentence (2) shall advise the owner in writing that the work has been completed in accordance with Article 6.3.2.6. of Division B. Responsibility
1.2.2.3. (1) Despite Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A, it is the person who performs the work described in Article 1.2.2.1. of this Division who is responsible for complying with Sentence 1.2.2.2.(1) of this Division; however, if Sentence 1.2.2.2.(2) of this Division applies, it is the person who supervises the work under Sentence 1.2.2.2.(2) of this Division who is responsible for complying with Sentence 1.2.2.2.(1) of this Division, as if he or she were the person performing the work. (2) The owner shall ensure that the requirements of Article 1.2.2.2. are met. Subsection 1.2.3.  Qualifications of the Person who Ensures Implementation of a Fire Safety Plan under Subsection 2.8.2. of Division B Application
1.2.3.1. (1) Article 1.2.3.2. applies to (a)  a person designated by the owner of a building containing a care occupancy, a care and treatment occupancy or a retirement home to be responsible for ensuring that the fire safety plan required under Subsection 2.8.2. of Division B is implemented, or (b)  the owner of a building containing a care occupancy, a care and treatment occupancy or a retirement home, if the owner has not designated another person to be responsible for ensuring that the fire safety plan required under Subsection 2.8.2. of Division B is implemented. Qualifications
1.2.3.2. (1) A person referred to in Sentence 1.2.3.1.(1) (a)  must have successfully completed a program or course acceptable to the Fire Marshal, and (b)  shall, at the request of the Chief Fire Official, produce for inspection a certificate or other document attesting to his or her successful completion of that program or course. (2) This Article applies as of January 1, 2017. Responsibility if person designated
1.2.3.3. (1) If an owner has designated a person to be responsible for ensuring that a fire safety plan is implemented (a)  the designated person is responsible for complying with Article 1.2.3.2. of this Division, despite Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A, and (b)  the owner is responsible for ensuring that the designated person complies with Article 1.2.3.2. of this Division. Subsection 1.2.4.  Qualifications of Chief Fire Officials Application
1.2.4.1. This Subsection applies to every Chief Fire Official who is responsible for approving a fire safety plan for a building containing a care occupancy, a care and treatment occupancy or a retirement home. Qualifications
1.2.4.2. (1) A person referred to in Article 1.2.4.1. (a)  must have successfully completed a program or course acceptable to the Fire Marshal, and (b)  shall, at the request of the owner, produce for inspection a certificate or other document attesting to his or her successful completion of that program or course. (2) This Article applies as of January 1, 2017. Responsibility
1.2.4.3. A person referred to in Article 1.2.4.1. of this Division is responsible for complying with Article 1.2.4.2. of this Division, despite Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A. SECTION 1.3 administrative provisions Subsection 1.3.1. Required Testing Tests by owner
1.3.1.1. Where a building or its contents must be tested
for compliance with this Code, the tests shall be carried out by the owner or the owner’s
agent within such reasonable time as the Chief Fire Official
may determine. Tests by Chief Fire Official
1.3.1.2. (1) The tests referred to in Article 1.3.1.1. may also be carried out by the Chief Fire Official. (2) The Chief Fire Official shall only take such samples as are necessary in the circumstances in order to carry out the tests
referred to in Article 1.3.1.1. Subsection 1.3.2. Alternative Solutions Approval
1.3.2.1. An alternative solution shall be submitted to the Chief Fire Official for review and approval. Documentation
1.3.2.2. (1) An alternative solution submitted to the Chief Fire Official under Article 1.3.2.1. shall be accompanied by supporting documentation that demonstrates that the alternative solution meets the objectives and satisfies the functional statements attributed to the acceptable solution it is proposed to replace, as set out in Division A and OFMEM Fire Code Supplement FCS-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to Acceptable Solutions”. (2) The documentation referred to in Sentence (1) shall include (a)  an analysis outlining the analytical methodology and rationale used to determine that a proposed alternative solution will achieve at least the minimum level of performance intended by the applicable acceptable solution in Division B in respect of the objectives
and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solution as identified in Division A and OFMEM Fire Code Supplement FCS-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to Acceptable Solutions”, and (b)  information concerning any additional check, inspection,
test, maintenance or operational requirements, including any commissioning requirements, and schedules not otherwise specifically addressed in Division B. (3) The analysis referred to in Clause (2)(a) shall identify the acceptable solution that the alternative solution is proposed to replace, the objectives and functional statements
attributed to that acceptable solution, and any assumptions, limiting or restricting factors, engineering studies or building performance parameters in order to allow for an assessment of compliance with this Code by the Chief Fire Official. (4) The information provided under Sentence (3) shall be in sufficient detail to convey the design intent and to support the validity, accuracy, relevance and precision of the analysis. (5) An alternative solution shall bear the signature and seal of a
Professional Engineer or Architect, or both. Review
1.3.2.3. (1) The Chief Fire Official shall, within 45 days after the receipt of an alternative solution submitted under Article 1.3.2.2., review the alternative solution for compliance with this Code and notify the owner or the
owner’s agent of the decision in writing. (2) Where an alternative solution is not approved, the Chief Fire Official shall include the reasons in the decision. (3) Notification shall be served either personally or by mail. (4) Where notification is by mail, it is deemed to have been served on the fifth day after the date of mailing. (5) An
owner or an owner’s agent who feels aggrieved by a decision not to approve an alternative solution may, within 30 days after receipt of the refusal, appeal the decision in the same manner as though it were an Order. Implementation
1.3.2.4. Approved
alternative solutions referred to in this Subsection and the requirements referred to in Clause 1.3.2.5.(3)(b) shall be implemented. Records
1.3.2.5. (1) Documentation for every (a)  approved alternative solution to this Code, and (b)  alternative solution, as defined in the Building Code, with respect to fire safety shall be kept on the premises to which it relates and be made available to the Chief Fire Official upon request. (2) The documentation referred to in Sentence (1) shall be retained for as long as necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Code and the Building Code, as applicable. (3) The check, inspection, test, maintenance and operational requirements (a)  referred to in Clause 1.3.2.2.(2)(b), or (b)  forming part of an alternative solution, as defined in the Building Code, with respect to fire safety, where such requirements are not otherwise specifically addressed in Division B shall be included in the fire safety plan where such a plan is required under Section 2.8 of Division B.
2.1.1.1. Omitted (revokes other Regulation).
2.1.2.1. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). O. Reg. 213/07, Division C; O. Reg. 150/13, s. 22; O. Reg. 194/14, s. 11; O. Reg. 256/14, ss. 432-439.