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2.8.2.4. A copy of the fire emergency procedures and other duties for supervisory staff
as laid down in the fire safety plan shall be given to all supervisory staff. Posting fire emergency procedures
2.8.2.5. (1) At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures shall be prominently posted and maintained on each floor area. (2) In addition to Sentence (1), in a hotel establishment (a)  one copy of the approved
fire safety plan shall be posted in the main reception area, and (b)  a copy of the emergency procedures, location of exits and the fire safety rules shall be posted on the inside of the egress doors of each guest suite. (3) Where a fire alarm system has been installed with no provisions to transmit a signal to the fire department, a legible notice, that is not easily removed, shall be affixed to the wall near each manual pull station with wording that the fire department is to be notified in the event of a fire emergency and including the emergency telephone number for the municipality or the telephone number of the fire department. Subsection 2.8.3. Fire Drills Procedures
2.8.3.1. (1) The procedure for conducting fire drills described in Clause 2.8.2.1.(2)(e) shall be included in the fire safety plan, taking into consideration (a)  the building occupancy and its fire hazards, (b)  the safety features provided in the
building, (c)  the desirable degree of participation of occupants other than supervisory staff, (d)  the number and degree of experience of participating supervisory staff, and (e)  the testing and operation of the emergency systems installed in buildings
within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. of Division B of the Building Code. (2) The fire drill procedures required in Sentence (1) shall be prepared in consultation with the Chief Fire Official. Frequency
2.8.3.2. (1) Subject to Sentences (2), (3), (4) and (5), a fire drill shall be held for the supervisory staff at least once during each 12-month period. (2) A fire drill shall be held for the supervisory staff at least monthly in (a)  a supported group living residence or intensive support residence regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, (b)  a care occupancy, (c)  a care and treatment occupancy, (d)  a detention occupancy, (e)  a day care centre for children, including a day nursery, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, but excluding (i)  private-home day care, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, (ii)  an extended day program or third party program operated under section 259 of the Education Act, and (iii)  a day nursery or part of a day nursery, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, that is operated in a school, as defined in the Education Act, and that provides services only to children who are pupils of a board, as defined in the
Education Act, and (f)  a retirement home. (3) In a school, as defined in the Education Act, and a private school, as defined in the Education Act, a total evacuation fire drill shall be held (a)  if the school or private school is in session during the fall term, at least three times during that term, (b)  if the school or private school is in session during the spring term, at least three times during that term, and (c)  if the school or private school is in session during the summer, at least three times or at least once a month during the period it is in session, whichever is less. (4) For an extended day program or third party program operated under section 259 of the Education Act, or for a day nursery or part of a day nursery described in Subclause (2)(e)(iii), a total evacuation fire drill shall be held (a)  if the program, day nursery or part of a day nursery is in operation during the fall term, at least three times during that term, (b)  if the program, day nursery or part of a day nursery is in operation during the spring term, at least three times during that term, and (c)  if the program, day nursery or part of a day nursery is in operation during the summer, at least three times or at least once a month during the period it is in operation, whichever is less. (5) A fire drill for supervisory staff shall be held at least every three months in a building to which Subsection 3.2.6. of Division B of the Building Code applies. (6) In addition to the requirements of Sentence (2), in a care occupancy, a care and treatment occupancy or a retirement home, a fire drill for supervisory staff shall be carried out at least once during each 12-month period for an approved scenario representing the lowest staffing level complement in the occupancy in order to confirm that the requirements of Sentence 2.8.2.2.(1) have been met. Notification of Chief Fire Official
2.8.3.3. The Chief Fire Official shall be notified within an approved time period before every fire drill carried out under Sentence 2.8.3.2.(6). Records
2.8.3.4. (1) A record shall be prepared of every fire drill conducted under Article 2.8.3.2. (2) The record shall be kept for at least 12 months after the fire drill. Hotel employees
2.8.3.5. Every employee in a
hotel establishment shall take part in at least one fire drill during each 12-month period. SECTION 2.9 TENTS AND AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURES Subsection 2.9.1. General
2.9.1.1. Tents
and air-supported structures shall be in conformance with the Building Code.
2.9.1.2. This Section does not apply to tents that have an area of 30 m2 or less and that are used for camping, personal or other non-commercial uses. Subsection 2.9.2. Materials Flameproofing treatments
2.9.2.1. Flameproofing treatments shall be renewed as often as necessary 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”. Subsection 2.9.3. Fire Hazards and Control Combustible materials
2.9.3.1. (1) Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), hay, straw, shavings or similar combustible materials shall not be used within a tent or air-supported structure used for an assembly occupancy. (2) Hay, straw or similar combustible materials may be used if necessary for the daily feeding and care of animals. (3) Sawdust and shavings may be used if kept damp. Smoking and open flames prohibited
2.9.3.2. Smoking shall not take place and open flame devices shall not be used in a tent
or air-supported structure unless provisions have been made for such activities under the fire safety plan. Fire alarm system or firewatch
2.9.3.3. (1) Despite Article 2.9.1.1., if a tent or air-supported structure does not have a fire alarm system that conforms to the Building Code, (a)  it may have an approved
fire alarm system that does not conform to the Building Code
where the reliability and performance of the system will provide an adequate early warning level, or (b)  a person shall be employed for firewatch duty.
2.9.3.4. (1) A person employed for firewatch duty in accordance with Article 2.9.3.3. shall (a)  be familiarized with all fire safety features, including the fire safety plan as provided in conformance with Section 2.8 and the condition of exits, and (b)  patrol the area to ensure that the means of egress are kept clear and that regulations are enforced. Communications systems
2.9.3.5. When the conditions of Article 2.9.3.3. apply, an approved communications system shall be provided. SECTION 2.10 DAY CARE CENTRES Subsection 2.10.1. Application Application
2.10.1.1. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Section applies to day care centres for children, including day nurseries as defined in the Day Nurseries Act. (2) This Section does not apply to (a)  private-home day care, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, (b)  an extended day program or a third party program operated under section 259 of the Education Act, or (c)  a day nursery or part of a day nursery, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, that is operated in a school, as defined in the Education Act, and that provides services only to children who are pupils of a board, as defined in the Education Act. Subsection 2.10.2. Combustible Materials Artwork and teaching materials on walls
2.10.2.1. Combustible artwork and teaching materials that are attached to walls shall not exceed 20% of the area of the walls. Waste receptacles
2.10.2.2. Waste receptacles shall be made of noncombustible materials. Flammable and combustible liquids
2.10.2.3. Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be stored in conformance with Part 4 and in areas inaccessible to children. Subsection 2.10.3. Staffing
2.10.3.1. Where children with disabilities are cared for, sufficient staff shall be present at all times during the period the children are in the centre to escort them to safety in the event of a fire emergency. SECTION 2.11 INSULATION AND RE-INSULATION Subsection 2.11.1. General
2.11.1.1. The installation of insulation, including the replacement of insulation, shall be carried out in accordance with the Building Code.
2.11.1.2. Unless otherwise approved, combustible insulation shall be protected as prescribed in the Building Code.
2.11.1.3. Insulation shall not be placed in building roof-ceiling or floor-ceiling assemblies, as described in Parts 3 and 9 of Division B of the Building Code, where the assemblies are required to have a fire-resistance rating unless the insulation does not reduce the fire-resistance rating of the assemblies. SECTION 2.12 COVERED MALLS Subsection 2.12.1. General
2.12.1.1. (1) Covered malls designed for ornamental and pedestrian uses only shall not be used for merchandising or public activities, except that such activities may occur on a temporary basis where they do not create a fire hazard. (2) Where a covered mall described in Sentence (1) is used for merchandising or public activities, the fire safety plan described in Section 2.8 shall include additional provisions to offset any hazard that may be created by such activities.
2.12.1.2. Merchandising or public activities in a sprinklered covered mall described in Article 2.12.1.1. shall not be carried out where such activity will create a hazard exceeding the design criteria for which the sprinkler system was designed.
2.12.1.3. (1) When a covered mall having a width of 9 m or more has been provided for the purpose of considering each portion of the building separated by the mall as a separate building, no merchandising or public activities shall be carried on within the 9 m width. (2) Despite Sentence (1), merchandising or public activities or both may be carried on within the 9 m width where they are approved and they do not endanger life safety or alternative measures are taken to provide life safety.
2.12.1.4. Access to exits within a covered mall shall be provided and maintained in conformance with Subsection 2.7.1.
2.12.1.5. Where a covered mall is used for merchandising or public activities, the activities shall be arranged so that access to fire protection equipment, including sprinkler control valves, fire hose stations, portable extinguishers and fire alarm stations, is not restricted.
2.12.1.6. Decorative materials used for merchandising or public activities in a covered mall shall conform to Subsection 2.3.2.
2.12.1.7. Where a covered mall is used for the display of fueled equipment, batteries shall be disconnected and caps for fuel tanks shall be locked or secured against tampering.  SECTION 2.13 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE ALARMS Subsection 2.13.1. Application and Responsibility Application 2.13.1.1. (1) Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), this Section applies to suites of residential occupancy and sleeping rooms not within a dwelling unit. (2) This Section does not apply to buildings that are subject to Part 9. (3) This Section does not apply if smoke alarms have been installed in the dwelling unit or sleeping room not within a dwelling unit in accordance with the Building Code as it read on or after April 6, 1998. Landlord is responsible
2.13.1.2. Despite the definition of owner in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A, in the case of a rental suite, only the landlord shall be considered to be the owner for the purpose of applying Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A to this Section. Subsection 2.13.2. Installation Requirements Installation requirements
2.13.2.1. (1) A smoke alarm shall be installed (a)  if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is served by a hallway, in the hallway, (b)  if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is not served by a hallway, between the sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit, (c)  if a sleeping room is not within a dwelling unit,
in the sleeping room, and (d)  on each storey without a sleeping area in a dwelling unit. (2) A smoke alarm shall (a)  be permanently connected to an electrical circuit with no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm, or (b)  be battery-operated. (3) A smoke alarm
shall meet the requirements of CAN/ULC-S531, “Standard for Smoke Alarms”. SECTION 2.14 outdoor public amusement areas Subsection 2.14.1. General Application
2.14.1.1. This Section applies to public amusement areas located outdoors. Fire hazards
2.14.1.2. (1) Outdoor
public amusement areas shall be designed so that they do not create a fire hazard to the public using them. (2) Hay, straw, shavings, textiles, films or similar combustible materials shall not be used in the design and construction or as decorative features in outdoor public amusement areas unless approved
provisions are made to control the hazard. Ignition sources
2.14.1.3. Smoking shall not take place and open flames, temporary wiring, heat-producing equipment and similar ignition sources shall not be used if they would create a fire hazard, except in approved areas. Emergency egress
2.14.1.4. (1) Outdoor
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 number of occupants, (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 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. Fire safety procedures
2.14.1.5. (1) The operator of the outdoor public amusement area shall develop and implement written fire safety procedures that include (a)  a means of alerting the persons in the public amusement area of a fire emergency and notifying the fire department, (b)  evacuation of endangered persons, (c)  appointment and instruction of supervisory staff to carry out fire safety duties, and (d)  fire prevention and control of fire hazards. (2) The procedures described in Sentence (1) shall be made available to the Chief Fire Official upon request. SECTION 2.15 PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEMS Subsection 2.15.1. General
2.15.1.1. This Section applies to portable oxygen systems used for medical purposes in residential occupancies and health care facilities.
2.15.1.2. Storage, handling and use of portable oxygen systems shall be in conformance with CSA-Z305.12, “Safe Storage, Handling, and Use of Portable Oxygen Systems in Residential Buildings and Health Care Facilities”. SECTION 2.16 INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS Subsection 2.16.1. Application and Responsibility Application
2.16.1.1. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Section applies to every building that contains a residential occupancy and (a)  a fuel-burning appliance, (b)  a fireplace, or (c)  a storage garage. (2) This Section applies (a)  as of April 15, 2015, in the case of buildings that contain no more than six suites of residential occupancy, and (b)  as of October 15, 2015, in the case of buildings that contain more than six suites of residential occupancy. Landlord is responsible
2.16.1.2. Despite the definition of owner in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A, in the case of a rental suite of residential occupancy, only the landlord shall be considered to be the owner for the purpose of applying Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A to this Section. Subsection 2.16.2.  Installation Requirements Installation requirements
2.16.2.1. (1) If a fuel-burning appliance or a fireplace is installed in a suite of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the suite.  (2) If a fuel-burning appliance
associated with building services is installed in a building, but not within a suite of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed (a)  in the service room or area where the appliance is installed, (b)  adjacent to each sleeping area in each suite of residential occupancy that has a common wall or common floor/ceiling assembly with the service room or area where the appliance
is installed, and (c)  adjacent to sleeping rooms that are not within a dwelling unit. (3) If a building
contains a storage garage, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed (a)  adjacent to each sleeping area in each suite of residential occupancy that has a common wall or common floor/ceiling assembly with the storage garage, and (b) adjacent to sleeping rooms that are not within a dwelling unit. (4) A carbon monoxide alarm shall (a)  be permanently connected to an electrical circuit with no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the carbon monoxide alarm, (b)  be battery-operated, or (c)  be plugged into an electrical receptacle. (5) A carbon monoxide alarm shall meet the requirements of CSA-6.19, “Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices” or UL 2034, “Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms”. (6) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be mechanically fixed, attached, plugged in or placed at the manufacturer’s recommended height or, if the manufacturer has not recommended a height, on or near the ceiling. (7) A carbon monoxide alarm that is installed adjacent to a sleeping area shall be equipped with an alarm that is audible throughout the sleeping area, even if any doors between the carbon monoxide alarm and any parts of the sleeping area are closed. O. Reg. 213/07, Division B, Part 2; O. Reg. 150/13, ss. 4-12; O. Reg. 194/14, ss. 5, 6; O. Reg. 256/14, ss. 4-46; O. Reg. 275/14, ss. 1-4; O. Reg. 33/19, ss. 8-13. PART 3   OUTDOOR AND INDOOR STORAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 3.1   GENERAL 

  Subsection 3.1.1.   Application 

        

  SECTION 3.2   OUTDOOR STORAGE 

  Subsection 3.2.1.   Outdoor Storage of Tires 

  Subsection 3.2.2.   Outdoor Storage of Lumber and Forest Products 

  Subsection 3.2.3.   Outdoor Storage of Wood Chips 

        

  SECTION 3.3   INDOOR STORAGE 

  Subsection 3.3.1.   Indoor Tire Storage 

  Subsection 3.3.2.   Indoor General Storage 

  Subsection 3.3.3.   Indoor Storage of Ammonium Nitrate 

  Subsection 3.3.4.   Indoor Storage of Combustible Fibres 

  Subsection 3.3.5.   Indoor Storage of Matches 

        

  SECTION 3.4   INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS 

  Subsection 3.4.1.   General 

  Subsection 3.4.2.   Industrial Trucks 

        

  SECTION 3.5   SALVAGE SHOPS AND SALVAGE YARDS 

  Subsection 3.5.1.   General 

  Subsection 3.5.2.   Piling SECTION 3.1 GENERAL Subsection 3.1.1. Application Application
3.1.1.1. This Part applies to the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials and combustible materials. SECTION 3.2 OUTDOOR STORAGE Subsection 3.2.1. Outdoor Storage of Tires Application
3.2.1.1. (1) This Subsection applies to outdoor tire storage yards where tires or shredded tires are stored if the bulk volume of the stored product exceeds 300 m3. (2) This Subsection does not apply if the stored tires or shredded tires in the storage yard are covered by a minimum depth of 150 mm of noncombustible material. Fire protection provisions
3.2.1.2. (1) Open-air burning of tires or shredded tires shall not take place in storage yards. (2) Hot works or heating devices shall not be operated in storage yards. (3) Smoking shall not take place in storage yards, except as provided in Subsection 2.4.3. (4) Storage piles of tires or shredded tires in storage yards shall not be located beneath electrical power lines with a voltage in excess of 750 volts or that supply power to fire emergency systems. Fire safety planning
3.2.1.3. (1) Storage yards shall comply with the requirements of Section 2.8. (2) The fire safety plan shall include provisions respecting access within the fire
department access routes for water supply systems or other measures that are approved under Article 3.2.1.10. (3) At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures shall be prominently posted and maintained at the storage yard. (4) The telephone number of the fire department and location of the nearest telephone shall be posted conspicuously in attended locations. Pile dimensions, locations and clearance
3.2.1.4. (1) Individual storage piles of tires or shredded tires in a storage yard shall not be more than 3 m in height and 100 m2 in area. (2) Despite Article 3.5.2.1., storage piles of tires or shredded tires in a storage yard shall be located (a)  at least 15 m from property lines, (b)  at least 15 m from buildings, (c)  at least 4.5 m from combustible ground vegetation comprised of grass and weeds, and (d)  at least 30 m away from combustible ground vegetation comprised of brush and forested areas. (3) Despite Article 3.5.2.2., individual storage piles of tires or shredded tires in a storage yard shall be separated (a)  from other individual storage piles of tires or shredded tires by a clear space of at least 6 m, and (b)  from other individual storage piles by a clear space of at least 6 m. Clearance for bulk volume over 4800 m3
3.2.1.5. (1) This Article applies if the bulk volume of stored tires and shredded tires in a storage yard is more than 4800 m3. (2) The tires and shredded tires shall be stored in a group of no more than 16 individual storage piles. (3) A minimum clearance of 22 m shall be provided around the perimeter of each group of storage piles. Alternative approved measures
3.2.1.6. Despite Articles 3.2.1.4. and 3.2.1.5., other approved storage pile arrangements may be used to prevent the spread of fire. Fire department access
3.2.1.7. (1) Each storage yard shall be provided with fire access routes. (2) The fire access routes shall (a)  have a clear width of at least 6 m, (b)  be designed to support the loads imposed by fire fighting equipment, (c)  be surfaced with material designed to permit accessibility under all climatic conditions, (d)  be connected with a public thoroughfare in at least two places that are located as remotely from each other as is possible in the circumstances, (e)  be located within all storage pile clearances identified in Clauses 3.2.1.4.(2)(a) and (b) and Article 3.2.1.5., (f)  be at least 6 m away from any storage pile, (g)  be accessible and unobstructed at all times, and (h)  be located so that every point in the storage yard where storage piles are located is within 50 m of a fire access route. (3) Despite Sentences (1) and (2), alternate fire access routes may be provided if (a)  the routes permit fire fighting vehicles and equipment access and permit the use of fire suppression techniques appropriate in the circumstances, and (b)  the routes are approved. Fencing and gateways
3.2.1.8. (1) If the bulk volume of stored tires and shredded tires is more than 600 m3, the storage yard shall be surrounded by a firmly anchored fence or other approved method of security that controls unauthorized access to the storage yard. (2) If a fence is used, the fence shall be at least 1.8 m high and constructed to discourage climbing. (3) The fence shall have gateways with a clear width of at least 3.5 m. (4) The gateways shall be high enough to permit the entry of fire department
vehicles. (5) The gateways shall be kept clear of obstructions so that the gates may be fully opened at all times. (6) The gateways shall be locked when the storage yard is not staffed. Water supply
3.2.1.9. (1) A public or private water supply shall be provided so that any part of the storage yard can be reached by using not more than 150 m of hose. (2) If the bulk volume of stored tires and shredded tires is between 300 m3 and 1200 m3, the water supply system shall be capable of supplying at least 1860 L/min for a minimum of 3 h. (3) If the quantity of stored product is 1200 m3 or more, the water supply system shall be capable of supplying at least 3780 L/min for a minimum of 3 h. (4) If on-site reservoirs or other established water supplies are used as a fire department draft source to meet the requirements of Sentences (1), (2) and (3), they shall be equipped with dry hydrants in accordance with Chapter 9 of NFPA 1142, “Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting”. Water supply alternative measures
3.2.1.10. Despite Article 3.2.1.9., other water supply systems or other measures may be used if the systems or measures will provide sufficient fire suppression capability in the circumstances and if the systems or measures are approved. Portable extinguishers
3.2.1.11. A motorized vehicle operating in a storage yard shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C. Subsection 3.2.2. Outdoor Storage of Lumber and Forest Products Application
3.2.2.1. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Subsection applies to outdoor storage yards where lumber and forest products are stored. (2) This Subsection does not apply if (a)  the storage yard is approved and does not create a fire hazard or endanger life safety, or (b)  the storage yard is approved and approved alternative measures to the requirements set out in this Subsection are taken to prevent the creation of a fire hazard and protect life safety. Surface of ground
3.2.2.2. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2) and Article 3.2.2.3., storage sites for lumber and other forest products shall consist of level and solid ground that is paved or surfaced with noncombustible material. (2) Soft storage beds may be used for logs where embedment of stones or cinders may cause damage to cutting knives. Surface under piling
3.2.2.3. (1) Forest products shall not be piled on refuse-filled or sawdust-filled land except where the site is covered with a layer of compacted earth to a minimum depth of 150 mm. (2) Peat and humus are not acceptable materials for compacted earth cover in Sentence (1). Clearance for yard storage areas
3.2.2.4. (1) Fire exposure to the yard areas from the mill operations and other structures shall be limited by providing clear space. (2) The width of clear space shall be based upon the severity of exposure that will vary with the area, height, occupancy, construction and protection of the exposing structure and the type of piling and height of adjacent lumber piles. (3) To provide for fire fighting operations, the clear space permanently available shall not be less than 4.5 m. Clearance for stickered lumber piles
3.2.2.5. (1) Stickered lumber piles in storage yards shall be located at least 15 m from property lines and buildings. (2) Large size timbers and flat-piled stock may be stored or piled on the perimeter of the yard. Clearance from vegetation
3.2.2.6. Storage yards shall be maintained free of combustible ground vegetation, including grass and weeds, for 4.5 m from the stored material and 30 m from brush and forested areas. Wood waste accumulation prohibited
3.2.2.7. Sawdust, chips and other waste material shall not be accumulated in piling areas in storage yards. Separation of treated lumber piles
3.2.2.8. Lumber and timber treated with combustible liquids shall be stored in piles that are separated from other stored material so that the distance between piles is at least twice the height of the treated pile, but not less than 4.5 m. Storage beneath power lines
3.2.2.9. Stickered lumber piles, and piles of lumber and timber treated with combustible liquids shall not be stored beneath electrical power lines having a voltage in excess of 750 volts or that supply power to fire emergency systems. Pile heights
3.2.2.10. Pile heights for stickered lumber piles shall not exceed 6 m.
3.2.2.11. Pile heights for randomly stacked or unranked piles shall not exceed 6 m unless special fire suppression equipment, such as portable turrets, deluge sets and monitor towers, is installed. Fire department access
3.2.2.12. (1) Unless otherwise approved, each storage yard shall be provided with at least two fire access routes in conformance with Sentence (2). (2) The fire access routes required in Sentence (1) shall (a)  have a clear width of at least 6 m, unless it can be shown that lesser widths are satisfactory, (b)  be designed to support the expected loads imposed by fire fighting equipment and be surfaced with concrete, asphalt or other material designed to permit accessibility under all climatic conditions, (c)  be connected with a public thoroughfare, and (d)  be located as remotely as is possible in the circumstances from each other.
3.2.2.13. (1) Where storage areas are fenced or otherwise enclosed, gateways having a clear width of at least 3.5 m shall be provided to permit entry of fire department vehicles. (2) Gateways shall be kept clear of obstructions so that gates may be opened fully at all times.
3.2.2.14. Groups of lumber piles shall be arranged with a maximum width of 15 m and a maximum length of 45 m, with fire department access routes surrounding each group of piles.
3.2.2.15. Vehicle parking and equipment storage is permitted on one side of a fire access route provided the clear width of the access route, as required under Clause 3.2.2.12.(2)(a), is maintained.
3.2.2.16. RESERVED Burning of wood waste materials
3.2.2.17. Shavings, sawdust and refuse materials shall be burned only in boilers
or furnaces, or in incinerators or refuse burners conforming to Subsection 2.6.3.
3.2.2.18. Refuse burners or incinerators referred to in Article 3.2.2.17. shall be located at least 15 m from buildings, property lines or piles of logs or lumber.
3.2.2.19. Where the size and design of the burner or spark-arresting screen, the prevailing winds or the location and arrangement of yard storage creates a fire hazard by conforming to Article 3.2.2.18., an approved increase in clear space referred to in Article 3.2.2.18. shall be provided to alleviate the fire hazard.
3.2.2.20. A refuse bin conforming to Sentence 2.4.1.3.(3) shall be provided at each boiler, furnace, incinerator and refuse burner referred to in Article 3.2.2.17.
3.2.2.21. Salamanders, braziers or other open flames shall not be used in storage yards. Smoking prohibited
3.2.2.22. Smoking shall not take place in storage yards, except as provided in Subsection 2.4.3.
3.2.2.23. The telephone number of the fire department and location of the nearest telephones shall be posted conspicuously in working locations in the open yard and in each building. Fire extinguishing provisions
3.2.2.24. (1) Outdoor lumber storage shall have fire protection provisions consisting of (a)  200 L vessels with lids, having an opening of 457 mm least dimensions, located so that no person will have to travel more than 25 m from any part of the storage yard to reach a vessel, and (b)  three 12 L standard fire pails at each vessel. (2) The water stored in the vessels and pump tanks shall be protected from freezing. (3) The vessels, pails and pump tanks shall be painted red with the word “FIRE” in black painted thereon. (4) Portable extinguishers having a 2A or higher rating conforming to the requirements of Section 6.2 may be provided in lieu of the requirements of Sentence (1).
3.2.2.25. Portable extinguishers shall be provided in conformance with Section 6.2 in each building located in a storage yard. Hydrant systems and water supply
3.2.2.26. The water supply available shall be adequate for hose streams and monitor towers, based on the provision of approved fire protection.  Hydrant system
3.2.2.27. A storage yard shall be provided with a hydrant system or mobile pumping equipment that can reach all parts of the storage yard with no more than 60 m of hose. Subsection 3.2.3. Outdoor Storage of Wood Chips Application
3.2.3.1. (1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Subsection applies to outdoor storage yards where wood chips are stored. (2) This Subsection does not apply if (a)  the storage yard is approved and does not create a fire hazard or endanger life safety, or (b)  the storage yard is approved and approved alternative measures to the requirements set out in this Subsection are taken to prevent the creation of a fire hazard and protect life safety. Surface of ground
3.2.3.2. The storage site shall be well drained and be level, solid ground or paved with asphalt, concrete or other hard surface material.
3.2.3.3. The ground surface between piles shall be kept free of combustible materials. Vegetation removal
3.2.3.4. (1) Weeds, grass and similar vegetation shall be removed from the yard. (2) Portable open-flame weed burners shall not be used in chip storage yards. Pile dimensions
3.2.3.5. Piles shall not exceed 18 m in height, 90 m in width and 150 m in length unless temporary water pipes with hose connections are laid on the top surface of the pile. Fire department access
3.2.3.6. (1) Space shall be maintained between chip piles and exposing structures, yard equipment or stock equal to (a)  twice the pile height for combustible stock or buildings, or (b)  the pile height for noncombustible buildings and equipment. (2) Despite Sentence (1), space between chip piles and exposing structures, yard equipment or stock shall not be less than 9 m.
3.2.3.7. Where storage areas are fenced or otherwise enclosed, gates at least 3.5 m in width shall be provided to permit entry of fire department vehicles.
3.2.3.8. (1) Permanently installed access walkways at least 1.8 m wide and constructed of noncombustible material shall be provided so that hose streams may be directed on any part of the piles. (2) Despite Sentence (1), other approved means may be used to ensure adequate fire department access to the piles.
3.2.3.9. Piles exceeding 150 m in length shall be surrounded by fire department
access routes at least 9 m wide. Smoking prohibited
3.2.3.10. Smoking shall not take place in storage yards, except as provided in Subsection 2.4.3. Fire extinguishing provisions
3.2.3.11. Portable extinguishers for Class A fires shall be provided on vehicles operating on chip piles in addition to the units for Class B fires normally required for the vehicles.
3.2.3.12. (1) Hose houses or cabinets shall be provided around the perimeter of chip piles at intervals not exceeding 120 m. (2) One 75 m length of 65 mm hose and two portable extinguishers having a 2A or higher rating and conforming to Section 6.2 shall be installed in each hose house or cabinet. (3) Each hose required in Sentence (2) shall be connected to a water supply capable of supplying 1140 L/min of water to it at a pressure that will allow the hose stream to reach the top of the chip pile.
3.2.3.13. Portable extinguishers in conformance with Section 6.2 shall be provided in transfer houses. SECTION 3.3 INDOOR STORAGE Subsection 3.3.1. Indoor Tire Storage Application
3.3.1.1. This Subsection applies to buildings used for the storage of tires in which the bulk volume of tires stored in one fire compartment exceeds 425 m3.  Tire pile dimensions
3.3.1.2. A single pile of tires in a tire storage location shall occupy an area not greater than 500 m2
with a maximum length of 30 m.
3.3.1.3. (1) The maximum piling height of tires shall not exceed the height used for the design of the fixed extinguishing system installed as required in Article 3.3.1.8. (2) The maximum piling height allowed in Sentence (1) shall be posted in conspicuous locations. Pile clearance
3.3.1.4. A clearance of at least 914 mm shall be maintained between the tops of piles and sprinkler head deflectors.
3.3.1.5. Aisles between individual piles shall be at least 1.8 m wide.
3.3.1.6. A clearance of at least 600 mm shall be maintained between piles of tires and columns and enclosing walls.
3.3.1.7. A tire storage location shall be classified as a medium hazard industrial occupancy. Warehouse fire extinguishing systems
3.3.1.8. (1) If the floor area of a tire storage location exceeds 250 m2, the floor area shall be provided with a sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”. (2) The design of the sprinkler system required in Sentence (1) shall be based on the maximum piling height available.
3.3.1.9. A standpipe and hose system shall be installed in conformance with NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”. Portable extinguishers
3.3.1.10. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, multi-purpose dry chemical portable extinguishers having a rating of 4A:80B shall be installed (a)  in every 500 m2 of floor area, and (b)  so that the distance travelled to any extinguisher does not exceed 25 m. Subsection 3.3.2 Indoor General Storage Application
3.3.2.1. (1) Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), this Subsection applies to the indoor general storage of combustible solids, noncombustible solids with combustible packaging or storage aids, including storage in bin boxes, shelves or racks. (2) This Subsection, except Article 3.3.2.6., does not apply to special hazard commodities covered elsewhere in this Code. (3) This Subsection does not apply to the bulk storage of unpackaged grain, coal or similar commodities. Storage dimensions
3.3.2.2. (1) An individual storage area shall not exceed 500 m2
in buildings that are not sprinklered. (2) An individual storage area shall not exceed 1000 m2
in sprinklered buildings. (3) Heights of storage in
buildings that are not sprinklered
shall not exceed 4.5 m. (4) The maximum height of storage of any individual storage area shall be determined according to (a)  the stability of the stored products as it relates to the base area and shape, and (b)  the height limitations otherwise set in this Subsection. (5) Buildings
containing individual storage areas that exceed 6.4 m in height shall be protected with (a)  a sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, or (b)  a sprinkler system installed before January 1, 2015 that has been approved. Pile clearance
3.3.2.3. (1) The clearance between sprinkler head deflectors and the top of any storage shall not be less than 457 mm. (2) Where the top of any storage is above the lower chords of floor or roof structural framing members, a horizontal clear space of at least 300 mm shall be maintained between the storage and the structural members. Fire access aisles
3.3.2.4. At least one main aisle having a width equal to at least half the height of the highest adjacent pile and extending the length of the structure shall be provided but in no case shall the width of the aisle be less than 2.4 m.
3.3.2.5. Aisles separating individual storage areas described in Article 3.3.2.2. shall be at least 2.4 m wide.
3.3.2.6. (1) Adequate access for fire fighting purposes shall be provided and maintained to all portions of the premises, in conformance with Sentences (2) to (6). (2) Access aisles not less than 1.0 m wide shall be provided to exits, to fire department access panels and to fire protection equipment. (3) Aisles shall be maintained free of obstruction. (4) Except as permitted by Sentence (5), at least one main access aisle shall extend the length of the building with a minimum width of (a)  2.4 m for storage heights not more than 6 m, and (b)  3.6 m for storage heights of more than 6 m. (5) Narrower aisles may be approved where the building
is sprinklered and the sprinkler design is based on aisle widths less than required by Sentence (4) but in no case shall the aisle width be less than the aisle width on which the sprinkler design is based. (6) In storage areas that exceed 200 m2, main access aisles referred to in Sentence (4) shall be accessible from at least two fire department
access points, which shall be located such that, in the event one becomes unusable due to fire, the other will still allow emergency responders to access the building.
3.3.2.7. Wall clearances of at least 600 mm shall be maintained where stored commodities may swell or expand with the absorption of water. Palletized storage arrangements
3.3.2.8. Palletized storage shall be arranged so that unobstructed horizontal channels formed by the top and bottom of pallets shall not exceed 15 m.
3.3.2.9. Except as permitted in Article 3.3.2.10., pallets and dunnage not in use shall be stored outdoors and be located so as to avoid an exposure hazard. Pallet storage
3.3.2.10. (1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), combustible pallets shall be stored outdoors in conformance with Section 2.4. (2) Indoor storage of combustible pallets is permitted in a building that is not sprinklered, provided (a)  the height of storage of combustible pallets is not more than 1.2 m, (b)  the width of an individual storage area is not more than 7.5 m, and (c)  the aggregate area of storage is not more than (i)  100 m2 for wood or solid deck non-expanded polyethylene pallets, or (ii)  50 m2 for plastic pallets not described in Subclause (i). (3) In a sprinklered building, the storage of combustible pallets is permitted to exceed the values in Sentence (2) provided such storage conforms to NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”. Smoking prohibited
3.3.2.11. Smoking shall not take place in indoor storage areas, except as provided in Subsection 2.4.3. Subsection 3.3.3. Indoor Storage of Ammonium Nitrate Application
3.3.3.1. (1) This Subsection applies to the storage of ammonium nitrate in a pure form or in a mixture, if (a)  the storage exceeds 1000 kg, and (b)  the mixture contains 60% or more ammonium nitrate by weight. (2) This Subsection does not apply to (a)  blasting agents, or (b)  ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate mixture storage on railways regulated by the Canadian Transport Commission. Storage buildings
3.3.3.2. (1) A building used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall not be more than 1 storey in building height. (2) A building
used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall not (a)  have basements
or crawl spaces, or (b)  contain open floor drains, tunnels, elevator pits or other pockets which might trap molten ammonium nitrate. (3) A building
used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall have not less than 70 cm2
in vent area for each square metre of storage area unless mechanical ventilation is provided. (4) All flooring in storage areas shall be of noncombustible materials. (5) A building
used for the bulk storage of ammonium nitrate shall be designed to prevent contact with building material that (a)  will cause the ammonium nitrate to become unstable, (b)  may corrode or deteriorate by reason of contact with the ammonium nitrate, or (c)  will become impregnated by ammonium nitrate. (6) The distance between an ammonium nitrate storage facility and the property line of another property shall be not less than (a)  15 m where the other property contains a warehouse for flammable liquids storage or a facility for loading or unloading flammable liquids, (b)  15 m where the other property contains a building classified as medium hazard industrial occupancy or low hazard industrial occupancy provided the ammonium nitrate storage facility does not exceed 200 t of ammonium nitrate, (c)  30 m where the other property contains a building classified as industrial occupancy not covered in Clause (b), flammable liquids storage tanks, flammable gas storage tanks
or other tanks containing a hazardous substance, or (d)  90 m for all other occupancies. (7) The distance in Clause (6)(b) may be reduced to 7.5 m if a firewall that has a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h is provided between the storage facility and the building
it exposes. (8) The distance in Clause (6)(c) may be reduced to 15 m for a medium hazard industrial occupancy or a low hazard industrial occupancy
if a firewall that has a fire-resistance rating
not less than 2 h is provided between the storage facility and the building it exposes. (9) The use of buildings or structures that do not conform with the provisions of Sentences (6) to (8) may be approved where the buildings or structures do not constitute a hazard to life or property from fire or explosion. (10) Except where other forms of exposure protection are approved, the walls of the exposed side of a storage building shall be noncombustible where such walls are within 15 m of a (a)  combustible building, (b)  forest, or (c)  pile of combustible material. Industrial trucks
3.3.3.3. (1) In addition to the requirements of Section 3.4, industrial trucks used or stored within the building shall be maintained so that fuels or hydraulic fluids do not contaminate the ammonium nitrate. (2) Fuel-dispensing operations shall not be carried out in buildings
where ammonium nitrate is stored. (3) An internal combustion engine shall be continuously monitored at all times in a building
where ammonium nitrate is stored unless the engine is located in an area that will prevent the spread of a fire originating in the engine. (4) Industrial trucks used for the transportation of ammonium nitrate shall be cleaned of remaining material following use. Portable extinguishers
3.3.3.4. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, pressurized-water portable extinguishers having a rating of 2A or larger shall be installed. Storage
3.3.3.5. (1) Individual storage areas of bagged ammonium nitrate shall not exceed 1500 m2 in area and 9 m in height. (2) Bags of ammonium nitrate shall not be stored closer than 400 mm from walls and partitions and not closer than 900 mm from a roof, overhead supporting beam or a sprinkler head deflector. (3) Ammonium nitrate shall not be stored in an area where the ambient temperature is such that it can become unstable or susceptible to undesirable reactions. (4) Ammonium nitrate storage shall be identified by signs of contrasting colours indicating the contents with letters 50 mm high. (5) Bulk storage of ammonium nitrate shall be located indoors or in enclosed bin-type structures. (6) Bins used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall not contain galvanized iron, copper, lead or zinc, or other materials that may contaminate or be corroded by ammonium nitrate. Automatic sprinklers
3.3.3.6. (1) Ammonium nitrate shall be stored only in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in conformance with NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply where the existing situation is approved and does not endanger life safety or alternative measures to the requirements set out in Sentence (1) are taken to provide life safety. Disposal
3.3.3.7. (1) Spilled ammonium nitrate material shall be disposed of in conformance with Sentences (2) to (5). (2) Uncontaminated material may be rebagged in suitable slip-over bags and sealed to prevent spillage. (3) Unsalvageable material shall be removed by sweeping and burial. (4) After flushing and scrubbing contaminated areas very thoroughly to dissolve all material, the residue shall be washed away with hoses. (5) Empty bags shall be disposed of by burning outdoors where permitted in a safe area, or by burial. Explosives prohibited
3.3.3.8. Explosives shall not be used to break up caked ammonium nitrate. Smoking and open flames prohibited 3.3.3.9. (1) Smoking shall not take place and open flames shall not be used in buildings used for the storage of ammonium nitrate. (2) Signs with letters 50 mm high indicating that ammonium nitrate is being stored and that smoking is not permitted shall be prominently displayed near each entrance on the exterior of buildings identified in Sentence (1). Heating equipment
3.3.3.10. Heating equipment shall be separated from any storage area in conformance with the requirements of the Building Code. Subsection 3.3.4. Indoor Storage of Combustible Fibres Application
3.3.4.1. This Subsection applies to the indoor storage of combustible fibres. Building size for storage and handling of combustible fibres
3.3.4.2. Buildings used for the storage and handling of combustible fibres shall comply with the height and area limitations of the Building Code
for medium hazard industrial occupancies. Loose fibre storage