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1.1.1.1. Division A contains the compliance and application provisions, objectives
and functional statements of this Code.  Scope of Division B
1.1.1.2. Division B contains the acceptable solutions of this Code. Scope of Division C
1.1.1.3. Division C contains the administrative provisions of this Code.  Internal cross-references
1.1.1.4. If a provision of this Code contains a reference to another provision of this Code but no Division is specified, both provisions are in the same Division of this Code.  SECTION 1.2 COMPLIANCE Subsection 1.2.1. Compliance with this Code Owner’s responsibility
1.2.1.1. Unless otherwise specified, the owner is responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code.  Compliance with Parts 2 and 3
1.2.1.2. Compliance with Parts 2 and 3 is required only as it relates to the use of alternative solutions as set out in Subsection 1.2.2. Subsection 1.2.2. Compliance with Division B
1.2.2.1. (1) Compliance with Division B shall be achieved (a)  by complying with the acceptable solutions in Division B, or (b)  by using alternative solutions that (i)  will achieve the level of performance required by the applicable acceptable solutions in respect of the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in OFMEM Fire Code Supplement FCS-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to Acceptable Solutions”, (ii)  do not contravene any other provision in Division B, and (iii)  have been approved and implemented in conformance with Subsection 1.3.2. of Division C. (2) For the purpose of Clause (1)(b), the level of performance in respect of a functional statement refers to the performance required by the functional statement as it relates to the objective with which it is associated in OFMEM Fire Code Supplement FCS-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to Acceptable Solutions”. (3) The use of alternative solutions as described in Clause (1) (b) is not applicable in respect of any acceptable solutions to which objectives and functional statements have not been attributed in OFMEM Fire Code Supplement FCS-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to Acceptable Solutions”. Subsection 1.2.3. Compliance with Other Applicable Law Compliance with other applicable law
1.2.3.1. Compliance with this Code does not relieve the owner from compliance with other applicable Acts and regulations, and, where a requirement of an applicable Act or regulation conflicts with a requirement of this Code, the more stringent requirement prevails, unless the more stringent requirement is in this Code and this Code says that the requirement of the other Act or regulation prevails. SECTION 1.3 exemptions Subsection 1.3.1. Exemption for Farms
1.3.1.1. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), a farm building with an occupant load of not more than one person per 40 m2
of floor area during normal use and other premises on a farm used for farming purposes are exempt from the requirements of this Code. (2) Where a floor area or portion of a floor area within a farm building contains a hazardous extraction operation involving cannabis, the floor area or portion of the floor area shall comply with Articles 2.7.1.1. and 2.7.2.2., Section 2.8, Part 4, Article 5.1.4.2. and Subsection 5.14.11. of Division B. SECTION 1.4 terms and abbreviations Subsection 1.4.1. Definitions of Words and Phrases Non-defined terms
1.4.1.1. (1) Definitions of words and phrases used in this Code that are not included in the list of definitions in Article 1.4.1.2. have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking into account the specialized use of terms with the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies. (2) Despite Sentence (1), words and phrases may be assigned other meanings where specifically noted in another provision of this Code. Defined terms
1.4.2.1. The symbols and abbreviations in this Code have the following meanings:  cm   centimetre(s) 

  cm/s   centimetre(s) per second 

  cm2   square centimetre(s) 

  °C   degree(s) Celsius 

  h   hour(s) 

  kg   kilogram(s) 

  kN   kilonewton(s) 

  kPa   kilopascal(s) 

  L   litre(s) 

  L/h   litre(s) per hour 

  L/min   litre(s) per minute 

  L/min/m2   litre(s) per minute per square metre 

  lx   lux 

  m   metre(s) 

  m2   square metre(s) 

  m3   cubic metre(s) 

  m/s   metre(s) per second 

  m/min   metre(s) per minute 

  m3/h   cubic metre(s) per hour 

  m3/min   cubic metre(s) per minute 

  min   minute(s) 

  MJ   megajoule(s) 

  mL   millilitre(s) 

  mm   millimetre(s) 

  mm2/s   square millimetre(s) per second 

  N   newton(s) 

  ppm   part(s) per million 

  s   second(s) 

  t   tonne(s) 

  %   per cent SECTION 1.5 referenced documents Subsection 1.5.1. Referenced Documents Application of referenced documents
1.5.1.1. The provisions of documents referenced in this Code apply only to the extent that they are related to fire safety matters or to the risk created by the presence of unsafe levels of carbon monoxide. Conflicting requirements
1.5.1.2. In the case of a conflict between the provisions of this Code and those of a referenced document, the provisions of this Code prevail. Secondary references
1.5.1.3. If a document in this Code refers to another document, only those portions of the second document that are specific to the subject matter are applicable. O. Reg. 213/07, Division A, Part 1; O. Reg. 150/13, s. 1; O. Reg. 194/14, ss. 1, 2; O. Reg. 256/14, ss. 1-3; O. Reg. 33/19, ss. 1-3. PART 2   objectives TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2.1   APPLICATION 

  Subsection 2.1.1.   Application 

        

  SECTION 2.2   OBJECTIVES 

  Subsection 2.2.1.   Objectives SECTION 2.1 application Subsection 2.1.1. Application
2.1.1.1. (1) The objectives set out in Table 2.2.1.1. apply only to the extent that they relate to an alternative solution as provided in Article 1.2.2.1. (2) The objectives described in this Part apply only as they relate to fire safety or to the risk created by the presence of unsafe levels of carbon monoxide. SECTION 2.2 objectives Subsection 2.2.1. Objectives
3.1.1.1. The functional statements set out in Table 3.2.1.1. apply only to the extent that they relate to an alternative solution
as provided in Article 1.2.2.1. SECTION 3.2 functional statements Subsection 3.2.1. Functional Statements
3.2.1.1. The functional statements of this Code are those set out in Table 3.2.1.1. Table 3.2.1.1. Functional Statements   Forming Part of Article 3.2.1.1.  Column 1 Function    Column 2 Functional Statement 

  F01   To minimize the risk of accidental ignition. 

  F02   To limit the severity and effects of a fire or explosion. 

  F03   To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin. 

  F04   To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire. 

  F05   To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities. 

  F06   To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification, suppression and emergency response. 

  F10   To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency. 

  F11   To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency. 

  F12   To facilitate emergency response. 

  F13   To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency. 

  F20   To support and withstand expected loads and forces. 

  F21   To limit or accommodate dimensional change. 

  F22   To limit movement under expected loads and forces. 

  F30   To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision. 

  F32   To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of contact with energized equipment. 

  F34   To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry. 

  F36   To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined spaces. 

  F43   To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances. 

  F44   To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their point of release. 

  F51   To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures. 

  F80   To resist deterioration resulting from expected service conditions. 

  F81   To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse. 

  F82   To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to improper maintenance or lack of maintenance. O. Reg. 213/07, Division A, Part 3; O. Reg. 33/19, s. 5. division b   acceptable solutions PART 1   GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.1   GENERAL 

  Subsection 1.1.1.   General 

  Subsection 1.1.2.   Records of Tests and Inspections 

        

  SECTION 1.2   REFERENCED DOCUMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS 

  Subsection 1.2.1.   Referenced Documents 

  Subsection 1.2.2.   Organizations SECTION 1.1 General Subsection 1.1.1. General Notification
1.1.1.1. Where tests, repairs or alterations are made to fire protection installations, including sprinkler and standpipe systems, a procedure of notification shall be established, and the procedure shall include notifying the fire department and the building
occupants where necessary for safety in the event of a fire emergency. Check, inspect and test
1.1.1.2. (1) The checking, inspection and testing of fire safety devices shall be conducted in accordance with this Code. (2) Where specific references to checking, inspection
and testing of fire safety devices are not made in this Code, such devices shall be maintained to ensure they operate as per their design requirements. (3) Any appliance, device or component of a device that does not operate or appear to operate as intended when checked,
inspected or tested as required by this Code shall be repaired or replaced if the failure or malfunctioning of the appliance, device or component would adversely affect fire or life safety. Subsection 1.1.2. Records of Tests and Inspections Making of records
1.1.2.1. (1) If this Code requires tests and corrective measures or operational procedures to be carried out, records shall be made noting what was done and the date and time it was done. (2) If this Code requires an inspection to be conducted in a supported group living residence or an intensive support residence regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, a written record shall be made noting what was inspected and the date and time of the inspection. (3) The written records described in Sentences (1) and (2) shall be retained at the building
premises for examination by the Chief Fire Official. Retention of records
1.1.2.2. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), the original or a copy of any record required by this Code shall be retained at the building to which the record relates (a)  for a period of at least two years after being prepared, and (b)  so that at least the most recent and the immediately preceding record of a given test
or inspection are retained. (2) The initial verification or test reports for fire protection systems installed after November 21, 2007 shall be retained throughout the life of the systems, regardless of whether the systems are installed in accordance with this Code or the Building Code. SECTION 1.2 referenced documents and organizations Subsection 1.2.1. Referenced Documents Applicable editions
1.2.1.1. (1) A reference in this Code to a document set out in Table 1.2.1.A. is to the edition designated in the table. (2) If, on December 31, 2014, any appliance, equipment, system, installation or construction met the requirements of the edition that was designated in Table 1.2.1.A. of this Code as it read on December 31, 2014, the appliance, equipment, system, installation or construction is deemed to comply with the requirements of the edition referred to in Sentence (1). Effective date
1.2.1.2. A reference in this Code to a document set out in Table 1.2.1.A. includes all amendments up to and including January 1, 2015.  Previous editions
2.1.1.1. This Part provides measures for the fire safety of persons and buildings, including the elimination or control of fire hazards in and around buildings, the maintenance of certain life safety systems in buildings, the establishment of a fire safety plan in certain buildings and the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Application
2.1.1.2. Subject to Article 2.1.1.3., this Part applies to buildings, premises, tents, air-supported structures and outdoor public amusement areas. Exceptions
2.1.1.3. (1) Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), this Part does not apply to individual dwelling units. (2) Section 2.2 (Fire Separations), Article 2.4.4.4. (Open-air burning), Subsection 2.4.7. (Vacant Buildings), Section 2.6 (Service Equipment), Section 2.11 (Insulation and Re-Insulation), Section 2.13 (Installation of Smoke Alarms), Section 2.15 (Portable Oxygen Systems) and Section 2.16 (Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms) apply to individual dwelling units. (3) This Part applies to individual dwelling units in a supported group living residence or an intensive support residence regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008. Subsection 2.1.2. Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy Classification of buildings or parts thereof
2.1.2.1. For the purpose of applying this Code, a building or part thereof shall be classified according to its major occupancy by the
Chief Fire Official in conformance with the Building Code. Hazardous activities
2.1.2.2. Activities that create a hazard and that are not allowed for in the original design shall not be carried out in a building unless approved provisions are made to control the hazard.
2.1.2.3. Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 9.   Subsection 2.1.3.  Prohibited Combinations of Occupancies Prohibited combinations of occupancies
2.1.3.1. A building containing a major occupancy that is classified as an assembly occupancy, a care occupancy, a care and treatment occupancy, a detention occupancy or a residential occupancy shall not contain a major occupancy
that is classified as a high hazard industrial occupancy. SECTION 2.2 FIRE SEPARATIONS Subsection 2.2.1. Major Occupancies Damaged fire separations
2.2.1.1. Where fire separations between major occupancies
are damaged in a manner so as to affect the integrity of their fire-resistance rating, such damaged fire separations shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separations is maintained. Subsection 2.2.2. Rooms and Spaces Damaged fire separations
2.2.2.1. Where fire separations between rooms, corridors, shafts and other spaces are damaged so as to affect the integrity of their fire-resistance rating, the damaged fire separations shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separations
is maintained. Subsection 2.2.3. Closures Damaged closures
2.2.3.1. Where closures are damaged so as to affect the integrity of their
fire-protection rating, the damaged closures shall be repaired so that the integrity of the closures is maintained. Maintenance of closures
2.2.3.2. (1) Closures in fire separations
shall be maintained to ensure that they are operable at all times by (a)  keeping fusible links and heat or smoke-actuated devices undamaged and free of paint and dirt, (b)  keeping guides, bearings and stay rolls clean and lubricated, (c)  making necessary adjustments and repairs to door hardware and accessories to ensure proper closing and latching, and (d)  repairing or replacing inoperative parts of hold-open devices and automatic releasing devices. Operation of closures
2.2.3.3. Closures
in fire separations shall not be obstructed, blocked, wedged open, or altered in any way that would prevent the intended operation of the closure. Door in a fire separation
2.2.3.4. (1) A door in a fire separation shall be kept closed when not in use. (2) A door in a fire separation shall be checked
as frequently as necessary to ensure that the door remains closed. (3) Sentences (1) and (2) do not apply to (a)  a door designed to close automatically in the event of a fire emergency, or (b)  a door for which an approved fire safety plan contains provisions for closing in the event of a fire emergency. (4) A door in a fire separation shall be inspected
monthly. (5) A door opening in a fire separation and the areas surrounding the door opening shall be kept clear of anything that would be likely to obstruct or interfere with the free operation of the door. Inspection of fire dampers and fire-stop flaps
2.2.3.5. Fire dampers and fire-stop flaps
shall be inspected annually or on an approved time schedule.
2.2.3.6.-2.2.3.8 Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 13. SECTION 2.3 INTERIOR FINISHING, FURNISHING AND DECORATIVE MATERIALS Subsection 2.3.1. General
2.3.1.1. (1) Where a building is refurbished or redecorated, interior finish materials used shall be in conformance with the Building Code. (2) Despite Sentence (1), other interior finish materials may be approved. Moveable partitions and screens
2.3.1.2. Moveable partitions or screens, including acoustical screens, shall have a flame-spread rating equal to that required for the interior finish of the area in which they are located as determined in the Building Code. Subsection 2.3.2. Textile Flammability Flame resistance of textiles
2.3.2.1. (1) Drapes, curtains, netting, and other similar or decorative materials, including textiles and films used in buildings, shall meet the requirements of CAN/ULC-S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films”, when these materials are used in any (a)  care and treatment occupancy and detention occupancy, (b)  lobby or exit, (c)  access to exit
in assembly occupancies, and assembly occupancies with an occupant load of more than 100 persons, or (d)  an open floor area exceeding 1500 m2 in a business and personal services occupancy, mercantile occupancy
or industrial occupancy, unless the floor area is divided into fire compartments each not exceeding 1500 m2 in area and each having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (2) Existing drapes, curtains, netting, and other similar or decorative materials, including textiles and films used in buildings which meet the requirements for a high degree of flame resistance as described in NOTE 4 of Test Method 27.1 of CAN2-4.2, “Textile Test Methods” are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (3) For the purposes of Sentence (2), “existing” means in place on November 21, 2007. Flameproofing treatments
2.3.2.2. Flame retardant treatments shall be renewed as often as required to ensure that the material will pass the match flame test in NFPA 705, “Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films”. SECTION 2.4 FIRE HAZARDS Subsection 2.4.1. Combustible Materials Accumulation of combustible materials 2.4.1.1. (1) Combustible materials shall not be accumulated in or around a building
in such quantity or such location as to create a fire hazard. (2) Combustible materials shall not be accumulated in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room or service space, unless the location, room or space is designed for those materials. (3) Horizontal concealed spaces, such as crawl spaces and ceiling spaces, shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials. (4) Combustible materials shall not be stored on a roof or adjacent to any building
so as to create a fire hazard to the building or its occupants. (5) Abandoned optical fibre cables and electrical wires and cables, with combustible insulation, jackets or sheaths, and nonmetallic raceways shall be removed from a plenum unless (a)  they are permanently enclosed by the structure or finish of the building, (b)  their removal would disturb the structure or finish of the building, (c)  their removal could affect the performance of cables in use, or (d)  the plenum is sprinklered. (6) Outdoor storage receptacles, such as dumpsters, used for combustible materials shall be located so that they do not create a fire hazard to buildings. Furniture in corridors serving guest suites
2.4.1.2. Despite Sentence 2.4.1.1.(2), corridors serving as access to exits for
guest suites may contain solid wood or other approved furniture, provided the furniture does not create an obstruction to the egress route. Waste receptacles
2.4.1.3. (1) Materials subject to spontaneous ignition, such as greasy or oily rags, shall be deposited in a receptacle conforming to Sentence (3) or be removed from the premises. (2) Ashes shall be stored in receptacles that conform to Sentence (3) and combustible materials shall not be stored with ashes in the same receptacle. (3) A receptacle required in Sentences (1) and (2) shall (a)  be constructed of noncombustible materials, (b)  have a close-fitting, self-closing metal cover, (c)  if the flooring material upon which it is placed is combustible, have a flanged bottom or legs not less than 50 mm high, and (d)  not be placed closer than 1 m to combustible materials, except as permitted in Clause (c). Waste containers in hotels
2.4.1.4. (1) Waste containers in public washrooms and in other public areas in a hotel establishment shall be (a)  approved, or (b)  constructed of noncombustible material and have self-closing covers. Lint traps for laundry equipment
2.4.1.5. Lint traps in laundry equipment shall be cleaned to prevent the accumulation of lint that creates an undue fire hazard. Flammable or combustible liquid spills
2.4.1.6. Flammable liquid or combustible liquid spills in a building shall be removed immediately with an absorbent material that will not increase the hazard and shall be disposed of in a safe manner. Subsection 2.4.2. RESERVED Subsection 2.4.3. Smoking Smoking prohibited 2.4.3.1. (1) If conditions are such that smoking would create a fire or explosion hazard, smoking shall not take place except in approved
smoking areas. (2) In supported group living residences and intensive support residences regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, suitable noncombustible ashtrays shall be provided where smoking is permitted. Signs
2.4.3.2. The areas where smoking is not permitted shall be identified by signs having black lettering 50 mm high with a 12.5 mm stroke on a yellow background, except that symbols of 150 mm by 150 mm may be used in lieu of lettering, or covered by instructions established under a fire safety plan and available to all persons. Subsection 2.4.4. Open Flames Open flames prohibited 2.4.4.1. (1) In a building used for a public assembly, open flames shall not be used in such quantity or manner as to create a fire hazard unless the use has been approved. (2) Open flames shall not be used in dining areas in care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies and retirement homes. (3) Despite Sentence (1), decorative and lighting devices with open flames shall not be used unless they are (a)  securely supported in noncombustible holders and located and protected so that combustible materials will not come into contact with or be ignited by the flame, or (b)  approved. 2.4.4.2. (1) Flaming meals or drinks shall not be served in care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies and retirement homes. (2) In assembly occupancies, flaming meals or drinks shall be ignited only at the location of serving. (3) In assembly occupancies, the refuelling of equipment used to flame meals or drinks, or to warm food, shall be carried out (a)  outside the serving area, and (b)  away from ignition sources. (4) A portable extinguisher with a minimum rating of 5B:C shall be located on the serving cart or table at locations referred to in Sentences (2) and (3). Devices having open flames
2.4.4.3. Devices having open flames shall be securely supported in noncombustible holders and located or protected so as to prevent accidental contact of the flame with combustible materials. Open-air burning
2.4.4.4. (1) Open-air burning shall not take place unless (a)  it has been approved, or (b)  the open-air burning consists of a small, confined fire that is (i)  used to cook food on a grill, barbecue or spit, (ii)  commensurate with the type and quantity of food being cooked, and (iii)  supervised at all times. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to the use of an appliance that (a)  meets the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, (b)  is for outdoor use, (c)  if assembled, has been assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and (d)  if installed, has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Subsection 2.4.5. Use of Hazardous Materials
2.4.5.1. Flammable liquids shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where the cleaning is an essential part of a process.
2.4.5.2. Flammable gases shall not be used to inflate balloons. Subsection 2.4.6. Electrical Hazards Electrical wiring
2.4.6.1. Temporary electrical wiring shall not be used where it presents a fire hazard. Subsection 2.4.7. Vacant Buildings
2.4.7.1. Vacant buildings shall be secured against unauthorized entry. SECTION 2.5 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO BUILDINGS Subsection 2.5.1. General Application
2.5.1.1. (1) This Section applies to fire access routes (a)  required to be constructed under the Building Code, (b)  required by municipal by-law, or (c)  required by this Code. Maintaining access free of obstructions
2.5.1.2. (1) Fire access routes and access panels or windows provided to facilitate access for fire fighting operations shall not be obstructed by vehicles, gates, fences, building materials, vegetation, signs or any other form of obstruction. (2) Fire department sprinkler and standpipe connections shall be clearly identified and maintained free of obstructions for use at all times. Maintenance
2.5.1.3. Fire access routes shall be maintained so as to be immediately ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles. Signs
2.5.1.4. Approved
signs shall be displayed to indicate fire access routes. SECTION 2.6 SERVICE EQUIPMENT Subsection 2.6.1. Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Application
2.6.1.1. This Subsection applies to cooking, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning equipment and their associated appliances. Solid fuel bins
2.6.1.2. Bins containing solid fuel shall be located at least 1.2 m from any appliance. Hoods, filters and ducts
2.6.1.3. (1) Hoods, ducts and filters subject to accumulations of combustible deposits shall be checked at intervals not greater than seven days, and shall be cleaned if the accumulation of combustible deposits creates a fire hazard. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to hoods, ducts or filters in an exhaust or ventilating system that serves only a single suite of residential occupancy. Chimneys, flues and flue pipes
2.6.1.4. (1) Every
chimney, flue and flue pipe shall be inspected to identify any dangerous condition (a)  at intervals not greater than 12 months, (b)  at the time of addition of any appliance, and (c)  after any chimney
fire. (2) A chimney, flue, or flue pipe shall be replaced or repaired to eliminate (a)  any structural deficiency or decay, and (b)  all abandoned or unused openings which are not effectively sealed in a manner that would prevent the passage of fire or smoke. (3) Chimneys,
flues and flue pipes that constitute a fire hazard shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with the Building Code.
2.6.1.5. Chimneys,
flues and flue pipes shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them free from accumulations of combustible deposits.
2.6.1.6. RESERVED Operation of systems
2.6.1.7. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, including appliances,
chimneys and flue pipes, shall be operated and maintained so as not to create a hazardous condition. Disconnect switches
2.6.1.8. (1) Disconnect switches for mechanical air-conditioning and ventilating systems shall be tested at intervals not greater than 12 months to establish that the system can be shut down in an emergency. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to an exhaust or ventilating system that serves only a single suite
of residential occupancy. Ventilation shafts
2.6.1.9. Ventilation shafts shall be used only for ventilating purposes. Precautions during repairs or renovations
2.6.1.10. (1) No work on ducts involving the use of hot work equipment shall be performed unless (a)  the system has been shut down, (b)  the duct has been cleaned of any accumulations of combustible deposits, and (c)  any combustible lining and covering material that could be ignited by the work has been removed.
2.6.1.11. Precautions shall be taken, where necessary, to ensure that there is no damage to fuel supply piping or equipment that would result in fuel leakage or a fire hazard during renovations or excavations. Exhaust and fire protection systems in cooking operations
2.6.1.12. (1) A cooking operation producing smoke or grease-laden vapours shall be provided with an exhaust system and fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”. (2) Despite Sentence (1), an existing exhaust or fire protection system may be approved. (3) Sentence (1) does not apply to (a)  an individual suite
of residential occupancy, or (b)  a cooking operation producing insignificant amounts of smoke or grease-laden vapours that are controlled by other approved measures. (4) In a hotel establishment regulated by Section 9.9, a cooking operation that meets the requirements of Article 9.9.2.19. is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Maintenance of exhaust and fire protection systems
2.6.1.13. Exhaust and fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”.
2.6.1.14. (1) Instructions for manually operating the fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be posted conspicuously in the kitchen. (2) The instructions required in Sentence (1) shall be included in the fire safety plan where such a plan is required. Subsection 2.6.2 Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances Solid-fuel-burning appliances
2.6.2.1. The installation of solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment shall be in accordance with CSA-B365, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment”.
2.6.2.2. Solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with CSA-B365, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment”. Subsection 2.6.3. Incinerators Design, construction, installation and alteration
2.6.3.1. (1) The design, construction, installation and alteration of indoor incinerators shall conform to the requirements of the Building Code. (2) The design, construction, installation, alteration and maintenance of outdoor incinerators shall conform to NFPA 82, “Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment”, except that the flue
venting an incinerator shall not serve as the chute conveying waste material to the incinerator. Maintenance
2.6.3.2. All indoor and outdoor incinerators shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 82, “Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment”. Spark arresters
2.6.3.3. (1) Spark arresters installed in conformance with Article 2.6.3.1. shall be inspected and cleaned at intervals not greater than 12 months or more frequently where accumulations of debris will adversely affect operations. (2) Burnt-out spark arresters shall be repaired or replaced.
2.6.3.4. Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 27. Subsection 2.6.4. Electrical Equipment Vaults
2.6.4.1. Electrical equipment vaults shall not be used for storage purposes.
2.6.4.2. Electrical equipment vaults shall be kept locked so that unauthorized persons will not have access to them. SECTION 2.7 SAFETY TO LIFE Subsection 2.7.1. Means of Egress and Occupant Load Open floor areas
2.7.1.1. (1) Aisles in conformance with Sentences (2) to (4) shall be provided in every floor area in a mercantile occupancy
and a business and personal services occupancy, and in a floor area or portion of a floor area containing a hazardous extraction
operation, that (a)  is not subdivided into rooms or suites served by corridors giving access to exits, and (b)  is required to have more than one exit. (2) Every required exit shall be served by an aisle that (a)  has a clear width not less than 1100 mm, (b)  has access to at least one additional exit, and (c)  at every point in the aisle provides a choice of two directions by which to reach an exit. (3) A subsidiary aisle with only a single direction of travel to an aisle described in Sentence (2) is permitted if it has a clear width not less than 900 mm and a length that is not greater than 7.5 m. (4) Every individual work area in a business and personal services occupancy shall be located adjacent to an aisle or subsidiary aisle.
2.7.1.2. RESERVED
2.7.1.3. RESERVED Occupant load
2.7.1.4. (1) The number of persons occupying a room or floor space in an assembly occupancy shall not exceed the occupant load
for the intended use as determined in Sentence (2). (2) The occupant load for any room or floor space shall be the lower of (a)  the occupant load as calculated in accordance with Sentences (3) to (7), or (b)  the occupant load for which means of egress are provided as determined by the Building Code. (3) The occupant load of a floor area or part of a floor area in an assembly occupancy shall be based on (a)  the number of fixed seats, or (b)  the number of persons (i)  for which the area is designed, or (ii)  determined from Table 2.7.1.A. for occupancies other than those described in Clause (a). (4) For the purposes of this Article, mezzanines, tiers and balconies shall be regarded as part of the floor area. (5) Where fixed bench-type seats without arms are provided, the occupant load shall be based on a seat width of 450 mm per person. (6) The occupant load of a room in which a dance floor is situated shall be based on that portion of the room that is not occupied by the dance floor except where the occupant load is determined using Subclause (3)(b)(i). (7) At no time shall the maximum occupant load determined in Sentences (2) to (6) exceed the occupant load calculated on the basis of (a)  0.60 m2 of floor space per person in dining, alcoholic beverage and cafeteria space, and (b)  0.40 m2 of floor space per person for all other uses. Table 2.7.1.A. Forming Part of Article 2.7.1.4.  Type of Use of Building or Floor Area or Part Thereof   Area per Person m2 

  Space with fixed seats   See Clause (3) (a) 

  Space with nonfixed seats   0.75 

  Stages for theatrical performances   0.75 

  Space with nonfixed seats and tables   0.95 

  Standing space   0.40 

  Stadia and grandstands   0.60 

  Bowling alleys, pool and billiard rooms   9.30 

  Classrooms   1.85 

  School shops and vocational rooms   9.30 

  Reading or writing rooms or lounges   1.85 

  Dining, alcoholic beverage and cafeteria space   1.10 

  Laboratories in schools   4.60 

  Exhibition halls other than those classified in mercantile occupancy   2.80 Posting occupant load
2.7.1.5. (1) When the occupant load as determined in Article 2.7.1.4. is more than 60 persons, the occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location.  (2) When the occupant load has been determined using Subclause 2.7.1.4.(3)(b)(i), a permanent sign indicating the occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location. Nonfixed seating
2.7.1.6. (1) Nonfixed row seating in an assembly occupancy shall be arranged as described in Sentences (2) to (8). (2) Aisles leading to exits shall be provided so that there are not more than seven seats between any seat and the nearest aisle. (3) The minimum clear width of aisles shall be at least 1100 mm, except as permitted by Sentence (4). (4) Aisles required in Sentence (3) may be reduced in width to 750 mm when serving 60 seats or less, or 900 mm when serving seats on one side only. (5) Aisles shall terminate in a cross aisle, foyer or exit and the width of such cross aisle, foyer or exit shall be at least the required width of the widest aisle plus 50% of the total required width of the remaining aisles that it serves. (6) The distance of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall not be greater than 30 m, except in a sprinklered floor area
where the distance of travel shall not be greater than 45 m. (7) If non-fixed row seating is provided for more than 200 persons in an assembly occupancy, the seats shall be fastened in units of not less than 4 and not more than 12 seats, or each end seat abutting an aisle shall be securely fastened to the floor. (8) Seats may be arranged in a manner that does not meet the requirements of Sentence (7) where the aisle widths are increased by 50% above the requirements set out in Sentences (2) to (6), and where the maximum occupant load of the space is based on not less than 1.2 m2 of floor space per person. Maintenance and lighting for exits
2.7.1.7. (1) Means of egress shall be maintained in good repair and free of obstructions. (2) Lighting provided for illumination in exits and access to exits, including corridors used by the public, shall be maintained. (3) Despite Sentence (2), the lighting provided for illumination may be controlled by motion sensors installed in accordance with the Building Code. Fire escapes
2.7.1.8. (1) Exterior passageways, exterior stairways and fire escapes in occupied buildings shall be maintained in good repair and operational and kept free of snow and ice accumulations. (2) Where equipment is provided to melt snow or ice on exterior passageways, exterior stairways and fire escapes in an occupied building, the equipment shall be maintained in working order or alternative measures shall be taken as specified in Sentence (1). Turnstiles and checkout counters
2.7.1.9. (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), turnstiles, checkout counters, railings or barriers shall not obstruct the exits or access to exits from any room, floor area or storey. (2) Checkout counters or control posts in retail outlets may be used within access to exits if there is a clear width of at least 450 mm up to a height of 914 mm. (3) If the checkout counters or control posts exceed 914 mm in height, there shall be a clear width of at least 550 mm. (4) The clear width may be less than that required by Sentences (2) and (3) if an alternative means of egress is adjacent to and plainly visible from the restricted egress. (5) Wheeled carts shall be stored after use so as not to obstruct access to exits
in retail outlets where wheeled carts are used by customers. (6) Despite Sentences (1) to (5), the aggregate width of exits and access to exits shall be provided. Subsection 2.7.2. Door Hardware Door release hardware
2.7.2.1. (1) Every
exit door shall be designed and installed so that, when the latch is released, the door will open in the direction of exit travel under a force of not more than 90 N, applied at the knob or other latch releasing device. (2) Approved
hardware designed to release the latch and allow the door to open in the direction of exit travel when a force of not more than 90 N is applied to the hardware is required on (a)  every door in an access to exit from a room or suite
of assembly occupancy having an occupant load of more than 100 persons, (b)  every exit
door from a floor area containing an assembly occupancy having an occupant load of more than 100 persons, (c)  every door leading to an exit lobby from an exit stair shaft in buildings having an occupant load of more than 100 persons, (d)  every exterior door leading from an
exit stair shaft in buildings
having an occupant load of more than 100 persons, and (e)  every exit
door from a floor area containing a high hazard industrial occupancy. (3) Every door that opens into a corridor or other facility providing access to exit
from a suite or room not located within a suite shall swing (a)  on its vertical axis, and (b)  in the direction of exit travel where the room or suite
is used or intended to be used for an occupant load
of more than 60 persons or is designed for a high hazard industrial occupancy. (4) Sentences (1) and (3) do not apply if the existing door is approved and either does not endanger life safety or is modified to provide life safety. (5) Sentences (1), (2) and (3) do not apply in rapid transit stations which comply with the Building Code. Requirements for locking, latching and fastening devices
2.7.2.2. (1) Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), and unless otherwise approved, locking, latching and other fastening devices shall be such that a door can be readily opened from the inside with no more than one releasing operation and without requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door opening mechanism on (a)  every required exit
door, and (b)  every door that is in an access to exit and that opens into or is located within (i)  a public corridor, (ii)  a facility that provides
access to exit from a suite, (iii)  a facility that provides access to exit from a room serving patients or residents in a care occupancy, care and treatment occupancy or retirement home, or (iv)  a floor area, or portion of a floor area, that contains a hazardous extraction operation. (2) A door in an access to exit or an exit door may be equipped with an electromagnetic locking device that is approved or complies with the Building Code, unless the door is located in an elementary or secondary school or is an egress or exit door that serves a high hazard industrial occupancy. (3) An egress door that serves a contained use area or impeded egress zone may be equipped with a locking device that can be released either locally or remotely in accordance with Sentences (4) to (6). (4) A locking device with a local release permitted by Sentence (3) shall be capable of being unlocked with a key from both sides of the door. (5) The controls for the remote release of a locking device permitted by Sentence (3) shall be in an area that is readily accessible to supervisory staff. (6) A locking device permitted by Sentence (3) that is electrically operated shall be (a)  designed to operate on emergency power, and (b)  capable of being manually unlocked by supervisory staff. (7) Sentence (1) does not apply in rapid transit stations that comply with the Building Code. Subsection 2.7.3. Exit Lighting and Emergency Lighting Exit signs
2.7.3.1. Required exit signs shall be clearly visible and maintained in a clean and legible condition. Same
2.7.3.2. (1) Exit signs shall be illuminated externally or internally, as appropriate for the sign’s design, while the building
is occupied. (2) Exit signs that contain self-luminous or photoluminescent material shall be maintained in accordance with (a)  the sign manufacturer’s maintenance instructions, if any, and (b)  the conditions outlined in the approval of the designated evaluation body under the Building Code, if any. Emergency lighting
2.7.3.3. (1) Pilot lights on emergency lighting unit equipment shall be checked
monthly for operation. (2) Emergency lighting unit equipment shall be inspected monthly to ensure that (a)  the terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion and lubricated when necessary, (b)  the terminal clamps are clean and tight as per manufacturer’s specifications, (c)  the electrolyte level and specific gravity are maintained as per manufacturer’s specifications, and (d)  the battery surface is kept clean and dry. (3) Emergency lighting unit equipment shall be tested (a)  monthly to ensure that the emergency lights will function upon failure of the primary power supply, and (b)  annually to ensure that the unit will provide emergency lighting for a duration equal to the design criteria under simulated power failure conditions. (4) After completion of the test required in Clause (3)(b), the charging conditions for voltage and current and the recovery period shall be tested to ensure that the charging system is in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. (5) Except as provided in Sentences (1) to (4), emergency lights shall be inspected
at intervals not greater than 12 months to ensure that they are functional. (6) Where emergency power for the lights referred to in Sentence (5) is provided from a system of batteries, the batteries shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the procedures set out in Sentences (2) to (4). Subsection 2.7.4. Indoor Public Amusement Areas Fire hazards
2.7.4.1. (1) Public amusement areas located in buildings
shall be designed so that they do not create a fire hazard to the public using the facility. (2) Hay, straw, shavings, textiles, films or similar combustible materials shall not be used in the design and construction or as decorative features in public amusement areas located in buildings unless approved provisions are made to control the hazard. Emergency egress
2.7.4.2. (1) Indoor
public amusement areas that involve enclosed, confined or otherwise confusing configurations shall be provided with emergency egress points that (a)  have appropriate width, height and capacity for the anticipated occupant load, (b)  are not more than 15 m travel from any point within the public amusement area except as approved, (c)  are clearly identified with signs, and (d)  are equipped with emergency lighting providing a minimum lighting level of 10 lx at floor or pathway level for a duration of at least 30 min, where natural lighting is not sufficient in the circumstances. SECTION 2.8 EMERGENCY PLANNING Subsection 2.8.1. General Application
2.8.1.1. (1) This Section applies to buildings containing (a)  an assembly occupancy, (b)  a care occupancy, (c)  a care and treatment occupancy, (d)  a detention occupancy, (e)  a residential occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 10, (f)  a retirement home, (g)  a business and personal services occupancy where the occupant load
exceeds 300, (h)  a mercantile occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300, (i)  a high hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load
exceeds 25, (j)  a medium hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load
exceeds 100, or (k)  a low hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load
exceeds 300. (2) This Section also applies to buildings or premises (a)  containing 4 storeys
or more, counting storeys below grade, (b)  to which Subsection 3.2.1. applies, (c)  to which Article 4.1.5.6. applies, (d)  to which Article 4.12.4.1. applies, (e)  to which Subsection 5.14.11. applies, (f)  to which Section 9.3 applies, (g)  to which Sentence 9.5.3.1.(3) applies, (h)  used as a convalescent home or children’s custodial home providing sleeping accommodation for more than three persons, or (i)  that have a contained use area or an impeded egress zone. (3) This Section also applies to recreational camps regulated under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. (4) This Section also applies to supported group living residences and intensive support residences regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008. Instructions in emergency procedures
2.8.1.2. (1) Supervisory staff shall be instructed in the fire emergency procedures as described in the fire safety plan before they are given any responsibility for fire safety. (2) Supervisory staff shall be available on notification of a fire emergency to fulfil their obligation as described in the fire safety plan. (3) Subject to Article 2.8.2.2., supervisory staff are not required to be in the building on a continual basis.
2.8.1.3. (1) Employees in a hotel establishment shall be instructed on (a)  the procedures outlined in Article 2.8.2.1., and (b)  the use of fire fighting equipment, including portable extinguishers and, where applicable, standpipe and hose systems. Subsection 2.8.2. Fire Safety Plan Measures in a fire safety plan
2.8.2.3. (1) The fire safety plan in buildings within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. of Division B of the Building Code
shall, in addition to the requirements of Sentence 2.8.2.1.(2), include (a)  the instruction of supervisory staff on the use of the voice communication system, (b)  the action to be taken by supervisory staff in initiating any smoke control or other fire emergency systems installed in a building in the event of fire until the fire department arrives, (c)  the procedures established to facilitate fire department access to the building and fire location within the building, and (d)  the instructions for the supervisory staff and fire department
for the operation of the fire emergency systems.