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9.7.1.1. (1) This Section applies to buildings containing a care occupancy or retirement home.
 (2) Despite Sentence (1), this Section does not apply to a building or part of a building that is a home or hospital regulated by Section 9.4. (3) Despite Sentence (1), if a building containing a care occupancy or retirement home also contains one or more other occupancies that are not governed by this Part, this Section does not apply to the fire safety systems, devices and structural elements of any of the other occupancies
that do not affect the life safety of the care occupancy
or retirement home. Conflict
9.7.1.2. (1) In the event of a conflict between this Section and any other Section of this Part that applies to a care occupancy or retirement home, this Section prevails. (2) If a building
containing a care occupancy or retirement home also contains one or more other occupancies that are governed by other Sections of this Part, the fire safety systems, devices and structural elements of all the occupancies governed by this Part shall comply with the requirements that provide the greatest protection for life safety. Additional requirements
9.7.1.3. (1) In addition to the requirements of this Section,  (a)  a building
not greater than 6 storeys in building height shall comply with Subsections 9.5.2. to 9.5.5., and (b)  a building
greater than 6 storeys in building height shall comply with Subsections 9.6.2. to 9.6.5. (2) Clause (1) (a) does not apply to a building not greater than 3 storeys
in building height that provides sleeping accommodation for not more than four persons. Definitions
9.7.1.4. For the purposes of this Section,  “1990 Building Code” means Ontario Regulation 413/90, as it read on October 9, 1992; “existing” means in existence on January 1, 2014. Subsection 9.7.2. Containment Self-closing devices
9.7.2.1. (1) Doors opening onto corridors that are access to exits and that serve resident suites,
and resident sleeping rooms not within suites, in care occupancies
and retirement homes shall be equipped with self-closing devices. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply (a)  in buildings 3 storeys
or less in building height that provide sleeping accommodation for 10 or fewer persons, and (b)  in buildings
where all of the corridors referred to in Sentence (1) are subdivided in accordance with Sentence (3). (3) The corridor subdivision referred to in Clause (2)(b) shall (a)  subdivide the corridor into at least two zones using fire separations that contain smoke-tight doors equipped with self-closing devices that act as closures, (b)  be arranged so that each subdivided corridor zone is able to accommodate, in addition to its own occupants, the occupants from any single adjacent zone, based on the requirements of 1.6 m2
per person, unless otherwise approved, and (c)  be arranged so that the travel distance from any point in a subdivided corridor zone to an adjacent zone is no more than 15 m. Subsection 9.7.3. Means of Egress Emergency lighting
9.7.3.1. (1) Emergency lighting shall be provided in exit stairways, public corridors
and other principal access to exits. (2) The emergency lighting shall be (a)  designed to provide illumination for a duration of at least 30 min, (b)  supplied by a source of energy that is separate from the primary electrical supply for the building, and (c)  designed to be automatically activated when the power to the building is interrupted. (3) The emergency lighting shall provide illumination that is at least an average of 10 1x at floor or tread level or at least 1 watt / m2 of floor space. (4) Sentence (1) does not apply in buildings 3 storeys or less in building height
that provide sleeping accommodation for 10 or fewer persons. Subsection 9.7.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Fire signal to fire department
9.7.4.1. (1) Fire alarm systems shall have provision for notifying the fire department in accordance with Article 3.2.4.7. of the 1990 Building Code that a fire alarm signal or alert signal has been activated. (2) Fire alarm systems equipped with a monitoring service that complies with CAN/ULC-S561, “Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems” are deemed to comply with Sentence (1). (3) Sentence (1) does not apply to buildings equipped with an interconnected smoke alarm
system. Sprinkler signal to fire department
9.7.4.2. (1) Sprinkler systems required by this Section shall have provision for notifying the fire department in accordance with Article 3.2.4.7. of the 1990 Building Code
that the sprinkler system has been activated. (2) Sprinkler systems equipped with a monitoring service that complies with CAN/ULC-S561, “Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems” are deemed to comply with Sentence (1). (3) Sentence (1) does not apply where the fire alarm system or interconnected smoke alarm system has provision for notifying the fire department in accordance with Article 3.2.4.7. of the 1990 Building Code that a fire alarm signal
or alert signal has been activated. Smoke alarms
9.7.4.3. (1) A smoke alarm shall be installed in each suite
and in each sleeping room not within a suite. (2) Smoke alarms shall be installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm. (3) Battery-operated smoke alarms are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). (4) Smoke alarms required in Sentence (1) shall conform to CAN/ULC-S531, “Standard for Smoke Alarms”. (5) Smoke alarms required in Sentence (1) shall be installed in accordance with CAN/ULC-S553, “Standard for the Installation of Smoke-Alarms”. (6) Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 399 (2). (7) A smoke detector that is installed in each suite and in each sleeping room not within a suite is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) if it is connected to a fire alarm system. Voice communication systems
9.7.4.4. (1) A voice communication system conforming to Article 3.2.4.22. of the 1990 Building Code shall be provided in every building where a floor area that is more than 18 metres above grade contains a care occupancy or a retirement home.
 (2) A voice communication system is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) if it (a)  consists of loudspeakers operated from, (i)  the central alarm and control facility, or (ii)  another location that is accessible to the fire department and supervisory staff required under Subsection 2.8.2. and that is approved, (b)  provides a clear verbal signal throughout the building, except within elevator cars, and (c)  provides for automatic silencing of the fire alarm devices when the loudspeakers are in use. (3) A public address system capable of providing a clear verbal signal throughout the building, though not within elevator cars, is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Subsection 9.7.5. Suppression Sprinkler systems
9.7.5.1. (1) An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in each building
in accordance with NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”.  (2) Despite Sentence (1), in a building not greater than 3 storeys
in building height that provides sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons, a sprinkler system may be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes”, except that the minimum quantity of available water shall be adequate for a demand duration of at least 20 minutes if stored water is used as the sole water supply source. (3) Despite Sentence (1), in a building not greater than 6 storeys
in building height, a sprinkler system may be installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height”. (4) An existing sprinkler system that provides an average sprinkler discharge density over a design area that is equal to the minimum density corresponding to the area for light hazard classification as defined in NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (5) Sprinkler systems shall be equipped with local electric waterflow alarms. (6) If a fire pump is required by NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, it shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 20, “Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection”, if it has a rated net head pressure greater than 280 kPa. (7) Sentences (1) to (6) do not apply to a building not greater than 3 storeys in building height that provides sleeping accommodation for not more than four persons, if the building
is equipped with smoke alarms that comply with Article 9.5.4.4. and that are interconnected so that the activation of any smoke alarm will sound a similar signal in each of the interconnected smoke alarms. SECTION 9.8 TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES Subsection 9.8.1. Application and General Application
9.8.1.1. (1) This Section applies to a detached house, semi-detached house or row house containing two existing residential units, if (a)  the building
is 3 storeys or less in building height, (b)  the building area does not exceed 600 m2, and (c)  one residential unit or a portion of a residential unit is situated above another residential unit, or two residential units side by side share a common interior means of escape. Definitions
9.8.1.2. (1) For the purposes of this Section, “1994 Building Code” means Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, as it read on July 14, 1994; “existing” means in existence on July 14, 1994; “row house” means a residential structure which (a)  is one of a group of three or more horizontally attached residential structures, and (b)  is separated vertically from one or two of the other structures by common walls which do not provide for internal access from the living space in one structure to another; “semi-detached house” means a residential structure which (a)  is one of two horizontally attached residential structures, and (b)  is separated vertically from the other residential structure by a common wall which does not provide for internal access from the living space in one structure to the other. Subsection 9.8.2. Containment General requirements for fire separations
9.8.2.1. (1) Fire separations required to have a fire-resistance rating by this Section shall comply with Article 9.10.3.1. of the 1994 Building Code or the corresponding compliance alternatives in Part 11 of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Except as permitted in Article 9.8.2.5., a wall or floor assembly required to be a fire separation shall be constructed as a continuous barrier against the spread of fire. (3) Where a 30 min fire-resistance rating is required, existing wall assemblies and floor assemblies consisting of membranes of lath and plaster or gypsum board are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (4) Where a 15 min fire-resistance rating is required, existing wall assemblies and floor assemblies consisting of membranes of plaster board with a plaster skim coat are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Fire separations between residential units
9.8.2.2. (1) Subject to Article 9.8.2.3., each residential unit shall be separated from other rooms and areas by a fire separation
having a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min or shall comply with Sentence (2) or (3). (2) Subject to Article 9.8.2.3., each residential unit shall be separated from other rooms and areas by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 15 min and be equipped with interconnected smoke alarms that comply with Article 9.8.4.1. (3) Existing fire separations are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where the detached house, semi-detached house, or row house is sprinklered in accordance with Article 9.8.5.1. Alternative protection for ceilings
9.8.2.3. The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation above a room containing a fuel-fired appliance
is not required where the room is sprinklered, providing a minimum average density of 6.5 L/min/m2 over the room area. Combustion air
9.8.2.4. Where a room containing a fuel-fired appliance is enclosed to satisfy other provisions of this Section in a manner that restricts the supply of combustion air, sufficient combustion air shall be brought directly from the outside for the proper combustion and safe operation of the appliance. Protection of openings in fire separations
9.8.2.5. (1) Openings in fire separations required by Sentences 9.8.2.2.(1) and (2) and 9.8.3.3.(1) shall be protected with closures
conforming to Articles 9.10.13.2. and 9.10.13.10. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Despite Sentence (1), existing 45 mm solid core wood, hollow metal or kalamein doors equipped with self-closing devices, installed in hollow metal or solid wood frames, are acceptable. (3) Despite Sentence (1),
fire dampers or fire-stop flaps
are not required in ducts at penetrations of a fire separation. Subsection 9.8.3. Means of Egress Requirements for means of escape
9.8.3.1. Each residential unit shall be provided with a means of escape conforming to Article 9.8.3.2., 9.8.3.3., 9.8.3.4. or 9.8.3.5. One means of escape
9.8.3.2. (1) Each
residential unit shall be served by at least one means of escape consisting of a door that (a)  serves only that residential unit, (b)  opens directly to the exterior from that residential unit, and (c)  has direct access to ground level.
9.8.3.3. (1) Each
residential unit shall have direct access to at least one means of escape that may be shared if (a)  the means of escape is separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min, (b)  the flame-spread rating of interior wall and ceiling finishes within the means of escape does not exceed 150, and (c)  the means of escape does not involve entering another residential unit or other occupancy and leads directly to the exterior with direct access to ground level. (2) Where a means of escape provided by Sentence (1) serves a residential unit
situated entirely on the third storey, the detached house, semi-detached house or row house shall be equipped with interconnected smoke alarms conforming to Article 9.8.4.1. Two means of escape
9.8.3.4. (1) Each
residential unit shall be served by at least two means of escape arranged in such a manner that (a)  one means of escape shall be through a door which may lead through another residential unit, and (b)  the second means of escape shall be through a window if (i)  the window conforms to Sentence (2) or (3), and (ii)  the detached house, semi-detached house or row house is equipped with interconnected smoke alarms conforming to Article 9.8.4.1. (2) A window may serve as a second means of escape if (a)  the sill is not more than 1 m above or below the adjacent ground level, (b)  the window can be opened from the inside without the use of tools, (c)  the window has an individual, unobstructed open portion having a minimum area of 0.38 m2 with no dimension less than 460 mm, (d)  the sill height does not exceed 900 mm above the floor or fixed steps, (e)  where the window has a window-well, a clearance of at least 1 m is provided in the window-well in front of the window, and (f)  where the window has a window-well, the window opens into the residential unit and does not interfere with escape. (3) A window may serve as a second means of escape if (a)  the window is of a casement type, (b)  the window is not less than 1060 mm high and 560 mm wide, (c)  the sill of the window is not more than 900 mm above the inside floor, and (d)  the sill of the window is not less than 1 m and not more than 5 m above the adjacent ground level. Existing means of escape with sprinklers
9.8.3.5. An existing means of escape, not conforming to Article 9.8.3.2., 9.8.3.3. or 9.8.3.4., is acceptable if the detached house, semi-detached house or row house is sprinklered in accordance with Article 9.8.5.1. Subsection 9.8.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Interconnected smoke alarms
9.8.4.1. (1) Interconnected
smoke alarms required in Sentences 9.8.2.2.(2) and 9.8.3.3.(2) and Clause 9.8.3.4.(1)(b) shall be installed on or near the ceiling in each  (a)  storey
within a residential unit, including every basement, and (b)  shared means of escape. (2) Smoke alarms referred to in Sentence (1) shall be (a)  electrically interconnected so that the activation of any smoke alarm will sound a similar signal in each of the interconnected devices, (b)  installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and on floor levels containing bedrooms or sleeping areas, the required smoke alarms shall be installed between such bedrooms and the remainder of the residential unit, such as in a hallway or corridor serving such rooms or areas, (c)  connected to an electrical circuit with no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarms, (d)  listed
for use in an interconnected installation, and (e)  audible in bedrooms when the intervening doors are closed. Smoke alarms
9.8.4.2. (1) Smoke alarms shall be installed in each residential unit in accordance with Sentences 3.2.4.21.(1) to (4) of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Battery-operated smoke alarms are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence 3.2.4.21.(4) of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Smoke alarms shall meet the requirements of (a)  CAN/ULC-S531, “Standard for Smoke Alarms”, and (b)  CAN/ULC-S553, “Standard for the Installation of Smoke-Alarms”. (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 405 (2). (5) When interconnected smoke alarms are installed in accordance with Article 9.8.4.1., the smoke alarms referred to in Sentence (1) of this Article are not required. Subsection 9.8.5. Suppression Sprinkler systems
9.8.5.1. Sprinkler protection required in this Section shall be designed and installed in conformance with NFPA 13D, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes”. Subsection 9.8.6. Electrical Electrical inspections required
9.8.6.1. (1) Each detached house, semi-detached house and row house regulated by this Section shall be subjected to a general inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority, as defined in the Electricity Act, 1998, and inspection
fees shall be paid by the owner. (2) Electrical hazards identified during an inspection required by Sentence (1) shall be repaired in accordance with the Electrical Safety Code made under the Electricity Act, 1998. (3) The letter of compliance from the Electrical Safety Authority, as defined in the Electricity Act, 1998, shall be made available to the Chief Fire Official upon request. SECTION 9.9 hotels Subsection 9.9.1. Application and General Application
9.9.1.1. (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2), (3) and (4), this Section applies to every hotel establishment.
(2) Except as required in Sentence (5), this Section does not apply to a hotel establishment where every building that contains a hotel (a)  is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b)  has a building area of 300 m2 or less. (3) Except as required in Sentences (5) and (6), this Section does not apply to a building
or part of a building that was regulated under Section 9.2, 9.3, 9.5 or 9.6 on December 31, 2006 if the use of the building is unchanged since that date. (4) Except as required in Sentence (6), if the building contains major occupancies that operate under independent control from the hotel establishment, this Section does not apply to fire safety systems, devices and structural elements of those major occupancies that do not affect the life safety of the
hotel occupants. (5) Article 9.9.4.13. applies to a building or part of a building described in Sentence (2) or (3). (6) Articles 9.9.2.9. and 9.9.2.15. apply to a building or part of a building described in Sentence (3) or (4). (7) Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 407 (2). Building audit
9.9.1.2. (1) A building audit shall be prepared and retained by the owner. (2) The building audit referred to in Sentence (1) shall identify and describe the existing building features in relation to the requirements of this Section, including (a)  containment and control of a fire, including (i)  fire separations, (ii)  firewalls, (iii)  construction assemblies, (iv)  occupancy
separations, (v)  interior finishes, (vi)  smoke control, (vii)  heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, and (viii)  cooking operations, (b)  detection, including (i)  alarm and detection systems, (ii)  smoke alarms, and (iii)  voice communication systems, (c)  suppression, including (i)  fire department access, (ii)  standpipe and hose systems, (iii)  sprinkler or special fire suppression systems, and (iv)  firefighters’ elevators, and (d)  egress, including (i)  the number, type, access to, direction to, lighting for and identification of exits, (ii)  fire escapes, (iii)  occupant load, and (iv)  emergency lighting. Definitions
9.9.1.3. For the purposes of this Section, “1994 Building Code” means Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, as it read on June 23, 1994; “existing” means in existence on January 1, 2007. Subsection 9.9.2.  Containment Construction
9.9.2.1. (1) Fire separations required by this Section to have a fire-resistance rating shall be in conformance with Subsection 3.1.7. and Articles 3.1.8.1., 3.1.8.2., 3.1.8.3. and 3.5.4.2. of the
1994 Building Code. (2) If a fire-resistance rating of 2 h or less is required, existing wall assemblies, floor assemblies and their supporting assemblies are deemed to comply with Sentence (1) if they consist of (a)  reinforced concrete, (b)  masonry, or (c)  clay tile with plaster or gypsum board finish on both sides (3) If a fire-resistance rating of 1 h or less is required, existing wall assemblies, floor assemblies, ceilings and their supporting assemblies that consist of membranes of lath and plaster or gypsum board are deemed to be comply with Sentence (1). (4) Heavy timber construction conforming to Article 3.1.4.6. of the 1994 Building Code is deemed to have a 45 min fire-resistance rating. (5) Buildings
with limited combustible components may be approved
as noncombustible construction. (6) Except as permitted in Sentences (7) and (8), floor assemblies shall be fire separations. (7) Sentence (6) does not apply to floor assemblies between different levels of the same multi-level guest suite. (8) A floor assembly immediately above a crawl space is not required to be constructed as a fire separation and is not required to have a fire-resistance rating provided the crawl space is not considered as a basement in Sentence 3.2.2.5.(1) of the 1994 Building Code. Buildings up to 3 storeys
9.9.2.2. (1) Buildings shall comply with the requirements of Sentence (2), where the building is (a)  not more than 1 storey
in building height and not greater than 1200 m2
in building area, (b)  not more than 2 storeys
in building height and not greater than 900 m2
in building area, or (c)  not more than 3 storeys
in building height and not greater than 600 m2
in building area. (2) Floor assemblies and walls, columns and arches supporting floor assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min. (3) Where sleeping accommodation or meeting rooms are not provided in the basement, an existing fire separation between the first storey and basement is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2) where (a)  the basement is
sprinklered, (b)  the building contains not more than four guest suites and provides sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons, and (i)  interconnected smoke alarms are installed in conformance with Clause 9.9.4.1.(3)(c), (ii)  doors connecting the basement and first storey
have a fire-protection rating not less than 20 min and are equipped with self-closing and latching devices, and (iii)  fire stopping of the wall space at the basement level is in conformance with Article 9.10.15.3. of the 1994 Building Code, or (c)  the building is 1 storey in building height, not more than 600 m2 in building area, and (i)  each guest suite has direct access to the outdoors by a door near ground level, (ii)  doors connecting the basement and first storey
have a fire-protection rating not less than 20 min and are equipped with self-closing and latching devices, (iii)  fire stopping of the wall space at the basement
level is in accordance with Article 9.10.15.3. of the 1994 Building Code, and (iv)  an approved
early warning system is installed consisting of fire detectors in the basement interconnected with alarm signalling devices that are audible in all guest suites. (4) The water supply for the sprinklers referred to in Clause (3)(a) may be taken from the domestic supply where the supply provides sufficient density for the largest fire compartment and where the supply is approved. (5) A building
that is sprinklered is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). Buildings up to 4 storeys
9.9.2.3. (1) Buildings to which Sentence 9.9.2.2.(1) does not apply and that are not more than 4 storeys in building height shall comply with Sentences (2) and (3). (2) Floor assemblies and walls, columns and arches supporting floor assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (3) Smoke detectors shall be provided in corridors serving guest suites in buildings of combustible construction. (4) A building
that is sprinklered is deemed to be in compliance with Sentences (2) and (3). Buildings over 4 storeys but not more than 6 storeys
9.9.2.4. (1) Buildings to which Articles 9.9.2.2. and 9.9.2.3. do not apply and that are not more than 6 storeys in building height shall (a)  have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min for floor assemblies and walls, columns and arches supporting floor assemblies, and (b)  be sprinklered, where the building is of combustible construction. (2) Where only the roof assembly is of combustible construction, the building is deemed to be in compliance with Clause (1)(b) where (a)  the ceiling membrane has a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min and the attic space is fire stopped
in accordance with Article 3.1.11.5. of the 1994 Building Code, (b)  the roof assembly is of heavy timber construction in conformance with Article 3.1.4.6. of the 1994 Building Code, or (c)  the top storey and attic space are sprinklered. (3) Where smoke detectors are provided in corridors serving guest suites, a building of heavy timber construction conforming to Article 3.1.4.6. of the 1994 Building Code is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Buildings over 6 storeys
9.9.2.5. (1) Buildings that are more than 6 storeys in
building height shall (a)  have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h for floor assemblies and walls, columns and arches supporting floor assemblies, and (b)  be sprinklered, where the building is of combustible construction. (2) Where only the roof assembly is of combustible construction, the building is deemed to be in compliance with Clause (1)(b) where (a)  the ceiling membrane has a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min and the attic space is fire stopped
in accordance with Article 3.1.11.5. of the 1994 Building Code, (b)  the roof assembly is of heavy timber construction in conformance with Article 3.1.4.6. of the 1994 Building Code, or (c)  the top storey and attic space are sprinklered. Adjacent buildings
9.9.2.6. (1) A
building containing a hotel
shall be separated from a directly connected adjacent building
that does not contain a hotel by a noncombustible fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h.  (2) An existing wall having a fire-resistance rating not less than 2h and constructed as a fire separation is deemed to comply with Sentence (1). (3) Where the connection consists of an aboveground or underground walkway in conformance with Articles 3.2.3.20. and 3.2.3.21. of the 1994 Building Code, the building is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Interconnected floor spaces
9.9.2.7. (1) Despite Sentence 9.9.2.1.(6), a floor assembly may be penetrated by an unprotected opening between 2 contiguous storeys up to the fifth storey where (a)  the building is of noncombustible construction, (b)  the interconnected floor space does not contain sleeping accommodation, and (c)  the required fire-resistance rating of the floor assembly is maintained. (2) Despite Sentence 9.9.2.1.(6), in a building that is not more than 3 storeys in building height and not more than 600 m2 in building area, a floor assembly is not required to be constructed as a fire separation between 2 contiguous storeys where (a)  the interconnected floor space consists of the first storey and the storey next above or below, but not both, (b)  the interconnected floor space is sprinklered, and (c)  the sprinkler system is equipped with a water flow device and electrical supervision in conformance with Sentence 3.2.8.7.(2) of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Despite Sentence 9.9.2.1.(6), a floor assembly in a storage garage does not need to be a fire separation. (4) Interconnected floor spaces in conformance with Subsection 3.2.8. of the 1994 Building Code are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Fire separation of guest suites
9.9.2.8. (1) Guest suites shall be separated from adjacent rooms and areas on the same floor area by (a)  a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min in buildings that are not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b)  a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min in buildings that are more than 6 storeys in building height. Fire separation of corridors (2) Corridors serving guest suites shall be separated from adjacent rooms and areas on the same floor area by (a)  a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min in buildings that are not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b)  a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min in buildings that are more than 6 storeys in building height. (3) Existing fire separations are deemed to comply with Sentences (1) and (2) if the floor area is sprinklered. Fire separations between major occupancies
9.9.2.9. (1) Fire separations having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min shall be provided between major occupancies. (2) Existing fire separations having a fire-resistance rating not less than 30 min are deemed to comply with Sentence (1) if (a)  the floor area
is sprinklered, or (b)  the part of the building
containing the major occupancy is equipped with fire detectors and connecting corridors are equipped with smoke detectors as part of the fire alarm system of the building. Protection of openings in fire separations
9.9.2.10. (1) Closures in fire separations shall be in conformance with  (a)  Sentences 3.1.8.4.(2) and 3.1.8.10.(1) of the 1994 Building Code, and (b)  Articles 3.1.8.11. and 3.1.8.13. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Despite Sentence (1), openings in fire separations to which Article 9.9.2.8. or 9.9.2.11. applies may be protected with closures
having a fire-protection rating not less than 20 min. (3) If a fire-protection rating of 1 h or less is required, existing
closures are deemed to comply with Sentence (1) if they consist of (a)  hollow metal or kalamein doors in hollow metal frames, with openings, if any, protected by wired glass and equipped with self-closing and latching devices, or (b)  wired glass screens set in fixed steel frames. (4) Where a 20 min fire-protection rating is required, existing closures consisting of door assemblies of 45 mm solid core wood doors installed in solid wood or hollow metal frames and equipped with self-closing and latching devices are deemed to be in compliance with Sentences (1) and (2). (5) Despite Sentence (1), existing closures in fire separations to which Articles 9.9.2.8. and 9.9.3.6. apply need not be equipped with latching devices in buildings that are not more than 6 storeys in building height. (6) Where the floor area is sprinklered, existing closures in fire separations to which Article 9.9.2.8. applies are deemed to be in compliance with Clause (1)(a) and Sentence (2). (7) Fire dampers shall be installed in fire separations in conformance with Article 3.1.8.7. of the 1994 Building Code. (8) Despite Sentence (7),
fire dampers are not required in existing noncombustible ducts at penetrations of fire separations. Laundry rooms, storage rooms and maintenance shops
9.9.2.11. Laundry rooms, storage rooms exceeding 0.6 m2 in area and maintenance shops shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. Fuel-fired appliances
9.9.2.12. (1) Fuel-fired
appliances, except for cooking appliances, shall be separated from the remainder of the building
by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to a gas or oil-fired appliance installed on the roof of a building of noncombustible construction. (3) Sentence (1) does not apply to fireplaces and space heaters provided the appliance is not located in an exit
or in a corridor serving as an access to exit for guest suites. (4) Despite Sentence (1), the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation above the room is not required where (a)  the required vertical fire separation to the room is provided, and (b)  the room area is fully sprinklered, with a spacing not exceeding 9.5 m2
per sprinkler head, or providing a minimum average density of 6.5 L/min/m2
over the room area. (5) Where an appliance is separated in conformance with this Article, sufficient combustion air shall be brought directly from the outside for the safe operation of the appliance. (6) If it is not practical to provide combustion air directly from the outside as required in Sentence (5), alternative means for the safe operation of the appliance may be approved. (7) Despite Sentence (1), a fire separation is not required for a fuel-fired appliance located within a guest suite
and serving only that guest suite. Vertical service spaces
9.9.2.13. (1) Vertical service spaces shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (2) Where the existing vertical service space, including the top and bottom, is sealed with gypsum board, lath and plaster or other similar noncombustible material, the vertical service space is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Refuse and linen chutes
9.9.2.14. (1) Unless otherwise approved, linen and refuse chutes shall be located in a shaft separated from the remainder of the building
by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (2) Linen and refuse chutes shall terminate or discharge directly into rooms that are separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (3) In buildings more than 2 storeys in building height, automatic sprinklers shall be installed in each linen or refuse chute (a)  at the top, (b)  at alternate floor levels, and (c)  in the room or bin into which the chute discharges. (4) An existing chute installation is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (3) where (a)  the chute outlet in the discharge room is protected by an automatic, self-latching closure held open by a fusible link in buildings greater than 6 storeys in building height, (b)  the room into which the chute discharges is sprinklered, and (c)  at least one sprinkler head with a minimum discharge rate of 66 L/min is located at the top of the chute. Smoke control
9.9.2.15. (1) Buildings containing a hotel
where the vertical distance between the floor of the top
storey and grade exceeds 18 m shall have smoke control measures in conformance with Sentences (2) and (3).  (2) Buildings
containing a hotel shall (a)  have smoke control measures that prevent smoke spread from floor areas containing other
occupancies to upper floor areas
that contain guest suites, or (b)  be sprinklered
on all floor areas containing other occupancies that are located below floors that contain guest suites. (3) Buildings
containing a hotel shall have smoke control measures in conformance with Article 3.2.6.2. of the 1994 Building Code. (4) A building
is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (3) where (a)  all guest suites
have access to an exterior balcony, (b)  the length of corridors serving guest suites does not exceed 30 m between exits, (c)  corridors serving guest suites are equipped with smoke detectors connected to the fire alarm system, (d)  corridors serving guest suites are subdivided in conformance with Sentence (5), or (e)  the building
is sprinklered. (5) The corridor subdivision referred to in Clause (4)(d) shall (a)  separate the corridor into at least two compartments by a fire separation that does not require a fire-resistance rating, (b)  be located so that not more than one of the required exit stairs is located in any one compartment and the distance of travel from any guest suite
entrance door to an exit or adjacent compartment does not exceed 25 m, and (c)  include smoke-tight doors equipped with self-closing devices that act as closures in the
fire separation. Pipes, ducts and plenums
9.9.2.16. (1) Pipes, ducts, plenums and other equipment in heating and air handling systems shall be constructed of steel, approved
noncombustible material or other approved material. (2) Insulating materials and adhesives for pipes, ducts, plenums and other components of heating and air handling systems shall be noncombustible or shall have a flame-spread rating of 25 or less or shall be of some other approved composition. (3) Where an attic space, a crawl space, a corridor ceiling space or any other concealed space is used as a plenum, the concealed space shall be lined with noncombustible material, material having a flame-spread rating of 25 or less or other approved material.
9.9.2.17. (1) A fire separation that separates an exit
stairway from the remainder of the building shall not be breached by a duct or other part of an air handling system. (2) Despite Sentence (1), an exit through a lobby or other entrance area that is within a stairway separation may be breached if the stairway is separated from the entrance area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min.
9.9.2.18. No stairway enclosure or corridor shall be used as a plenum to exhaust air from other areas. Cooking operations
9.9.2.19. (1) An existing cooking operation that complies with Sentences (2) to (6) is deemed to comply with Sentence 2.6.1.12.(1). (2) Cooking operations shall have an existing exhaust system which, unless otherwise approved, shall be provided with (a)  a hood or other primary collection device to collect and confine all cooking vapours and residues emanating from the cooking equipment, (b)  a grease filter or other means of grease extraction, (c)  a duct from the hood or other primary collection device which (i)  leads as directly as possible to the outside, (ii)  is independent and not connected to any other ventilation system, and (iii)  has adequate openings for inspection and cleaning purposes that are equipped with tight fitting doors, (d)  a residue trap with provisions for cleanout at the base of each vertical riser, and (e)  mechanically induced air flow of sufficient velocity to confine cooking vapours and residues to the hood or other primary collection means installed at the cooking equipment. (3) Pipes, ducts, plenums and other components of the exhaust system shall be constructed of steel, approved noncombustible material or other approved material. (4) Insulating material and adhesive used in the exhaust system shall be noncombustible or shall have a
flame-spread rating of 25 or less or shall have some other approved composition. (5) The cooking operation shall be (a)  located in a kitchen that is separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (b)  protected by a fixed fire protection system. (6) The fire separation referred to in Sentence (5) may contain an unprotected pass-through opening into the adjoining dining area if approved measures are provided to limit fire spread. Subsection 9.9.3. Means of Egress Occupant load
9.9.3.1. (1) The occupant load for calculation of the number and width of access to exits and exits
referred to in this Section shall be determined in accordance with Subsection 3.1.16. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) The occupant load of a floor area may vary if it is used for different occupancies at different times, but the exits from the floor area shall provide the aggregate exit
width prescribed in Article 9.9.3.2. for the greatest occupant load. Access to exit
9.9.3.3. (1) Each
floor area shall be served by a minimum of two exits where (a)  the floor area
is intended for assembly occupancy, and (i)  the distance of travel to an exit from any point in the space exceeds 15 m, or (ii)  the occupant load exceeds 60 persons, (b)  the floor area
is intended for storage, and (i)  exceeds 200 m2
in area, or (ii)  the distance of travel to an exit from any point in the space exceeds 23 m, (c)  the floor area
is a basement, and (i)  exceeds 200 m2
in area, or (ii)  contains areas that are accessible to the public, or (d)  the floor area
is intended for a use other than that described in Clauses (a), (b) and (c), and (i)  exceeds 100 m2
in area, or (ii)  the occupant load exceeds 60 persons. (2) Despite Sentence (1), each floor area shall be served by at least two exits in buildings that are more than 3 storeys in building height. (3) Despite Sentence (1), where a building is 3 storeys
in building height, the third storey
shall be served by at least two exits unless approved alternative measures are used. (4) Despite Sentence (3), there may be a single exit from the third storey used solely as the residence of the hotel owner or manager. (5) The minimum distance between exits referred to in Sentences (1), (2) and (3) shall be 9 m or half the maximum diagonal dimension of the floor area, whichever is less. (6) Exits
are deemed to comply with Sentence (5) if the floor area
is divided by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min so that it is necessary to pass through the fire separation to travel from one exit to another exit. Exit widths
9.9.3.4. Except as provided in Sentence 9.9.3.7.(2), the width of exits shall be in conformance with Article 9.9.3.2. Travel distance
9.9.3.5. (1) The travel distance to at least one exit shall not exceed (a)  30 m in a floor area that is not sprinklered, (b)  45 m in a sprinklered floor area, or (c)  45 m in a basement
that is not accessible to the public. Stairway separations
9.9.3.6. (1) Each
exit stairway shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (2) Each exit stairway shall lead directly to a public thoroughfare or to an approved open space from inside the fire separation described in Sentence (1). (3) Despite Sentence (2), one exit from a floor area
may lead through a lobby if (a)  the path of travel through the lobby to the outdoors at ground level is not more than 15 m, (b)  a fire separation, constructed in accordance with Sentence (1), is provided between the lobby and any exit permitted by this Sentence to lead through a lobby, (c)  the lobby is not located within an interconnected floor space described in Article 9.9.2.7., (d)  from the interior of the exit stair that leads through the lobby, there is an unobstructed path of travel not leading through the lobby to an alternate exit such that (i)  it is not necessary to travel up or down more than 1 storey to reach the alternate exit by means of a protected access to exit, or (ii)  the path of travel is entirely within the same storey as the lobby and is separated from the lobby by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (e)  approved provisions are made to direct occupants to the alternate exit
described in Clause (d) in the event of a fire condition in the lobby. (4) The lobby described in Sentence (3) may contain an occupancy if the required egress width is maintained and clearly delineated. (5) Despite Sentence 9.9.2.12.(3), the lobby described in Sentence (3) may contain a fireplace or a space heater. (6) Despite Sentence (2), an exit through a lobby is permitted in conformance with Article 3.4.4.2. or 9.9.8.5. of the 1994 Building Code, as applicable for the size and height of the building. Exterior stairways and fire escapes
9.9.3.7. (1) Exterior
exit stairways and fire escapes shall not serve floor areas above the sixth storey. (2) Unless otherwise approved, each fire escape used as an exit
and each exterior exit stairway shall comply with Articles 3.4.7.2., 3.4.7.3., 3.4.7.5. and 3.4.7.6. of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Unless otherwise approved, exterior exit
stairways, fire escapes and exterior exit passageways serving any storey above the second storey or any basement below the first basement shall be protected against fire exposure from the building in accordance with Sentences (4) and (5). (4) For the purposes of Sentence (3), window openings, except first storey
display windows, shall be protected by wired glass in fixed steel frames if located within 3 storeys below, within 10 m below, within 1.8 m above or within 3 m horizontally of an exterior exit stairway, fire escape or exterior exit passageway. (5) For the purposes of Sentence (3), doorways and other openings shall be protected with closures having a fire-protection rating not less than 45 min if located within 3 storeys below, within 10 m below, within 1.8 m above or within 3 m horizontally of an exterior
exit stairway, fire escape or exterior exit passageway. (6) Exterior exit stairways leading across roofs shall be provided with handrails on both sides of the walkway leading to the stairway at the edge of the roof, unless otherwise approved. (7) Exterior exit stairways and fire escapes below grade shall be (a)  enclosed by side walls and a roof, with a door to ground level at the upper landing, (b)  provided with a roof projecting horizontally for a distance of at least 1.8 m beyond any step or landing, or (c)  provided with some other approved construction or device to prevent snow from accumulating in the stairway or fire escape. (8) Sentence (3) does not apply to an exterior passageway if (a)  50% or more of the exterior side of the passageway is open to the outdoors, (b)  the exterior passageway floor assembly has a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min or is of noncombustible construction, and (c)  an exit
stairway is provided at each end of the passageway. Door swing and hardware
9.9.3.8. Each exit door and door providing an access to exit shall be in conformance with Subsection 2.7.2. Emergency access to floor areas
9.9.3.9. Doors providing access between floor areas and exit
stairs shall comply with Article 3.4.6.16. of the 1994 Building Code. Signs
9.9.3.10. (1) Exit signs shall be installed in accordance with Subsection 3.4.5. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Each door opening into an exit stairway shall be identified with the number assigned to that floor in accordance with Article 3.4.6.17. of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Existing doors that have the floor level identified in plain legible block letters or numbers at least 114 mm high with a 19 mm stroke on both sides of the door are deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). Interior finishes
9.9.3.11. (1) Interior finish materials on the walls and ceilings of exits and
access to exits shall be in accordance with Subsection 3.1.13. of the 1994 Building Code, except as provided in Sentence (2) or otherwise approved. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to (a)  wood or other approved
materials, treated with an approved fire retardant, used on the walls of lobbies, foyers, vestibules, entrance halls and other major entrance areas, (b)  combustible interior finishes, including paint, wallpaper and other interior finishes not more than 1.5 mm thick used on the walls of corridors, and (c)  combustible materials that have a flame-spread rating of 150 or less used on the walls and ceilings of access to exits if the
access to exits are sprinklered.
9.9.3.12. The flame-spread rating of interior wall and ceiling finishes in rooms containing an assembly occupancy shall be not more than 150.  Lighting
9.9.3.13. Every exit and access to exit shall be equipped to provide illumination to an average level of at least 50 lx at floor level and at all points such as angles and intersections at changes of level where there are stairs and ramps. Emergency lighting