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Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.3.1.4. Public Corridor Separations (1) Except as otherwise required by this Part or as permitted by Sentence (4), a public corridor shall be separated from the remainder of the storey by a fire separation. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3) and Clauses (4)(a) and (b), the fire separation between a public corridor and the remainder of the storey shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (3) If a storey is sprinklered, no fire-resistance rating is required for a fire separation between a public corridor and the remainder of the storey provided the corridor does not serve a care, care and treatment, detention
or residential occupancy. (4) No fire separation is required in a sprinklered floor area between a
public corridor and, (a) except as required by Sentences 3.3.3.5.(9) and 3.3.4.2.(1) and notwithstanding Sentences 3.4.2.4.(2), the remainder of a storey provided the travel distance from any part of the floor area to an exit is not more than 45 m., (b) a room or suite
provided the public corridor complies with Sentence 3.3.1.9.(6) and Clause 3.4.2.5.(1)(d), or (c) a space containing plumbing fixtures required by Subsection 3.7.4. provided the space and the public corridor are separated from the remainder of the storey
by a fire separation that has a fire-resistance rating not less than that required between the public corridor and the remainder of the
storey. (5) The sprinkler system in Sentences (3) and (4) shall be electrically supervised in conformance with Sentence 3.2.4.10.(3) and, upon operation, shall cause a signal to be transmitted to the fire department in conformance with Sentence 3.2.4.8.(4) when the corridor serves a Group E or Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancy.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.3.1.5. Egress Doorways (1) Except for dwelling units, a minimum of two egress doorways located so that one doorway could provide egress from the room or suite as required by Article 3.3.1.3. if the other doorway becomes inaccessible to the occupants due to a fire that originates in the room or suite, shall be provided for every room and every suite, (a) whose area is more than 15 m2
and is used for, (i) a high hazard industrial occupancy, or (ii) a hazardous room, (b) intended for an occupant load more than 60, (c) in a floor area that is not sprinklered if, (i) the area of a room or suite is more than the value in Table 3.3.1.5.A., or (ii) the travel distance within the room or suite to the nearest egress doorway, is more than the value in Table 3.3.1.5.A., (d) in a floor area that is sprinklered and does not contain a high hazard industrial occupancy if, (i) the travel distance to an egress doorway is more than 25 m, or (ii) the area of the room or suite is more than the value in Table 3.3.1.5.B., or (e) where the area of the room is more than 100 m2 and it is a hazardous classroom in elementary or secondary school. Table 3.3.1.5.A.   Egress in Floor Area, not Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentences 3.3.1.5.(1) and (3) Item   Column 1 Occupancy of Room or Suite   Column 2 Maximum Area of Room or Suite, m2   Column 3 Maximum Distance to Egress Doorway, m 

  1.   Group A   150   15 

  2.   Group C   150(1)   25(1)  

  3.   Group D   200   25 

  4.   Group E   200   25 

  5.   Group F, Division 2   200   25 

  6.   Group F, Division 3   200   25
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.6. Travel Distance (1) If more than one egress doorway is required from a room or suite referred to in Article 3.3.1.5., the travel distance within the room or suite to the nearest egress doorway shall not exceed the maximum travel distances specified in Clauses 3.4.2.5.(1)(a), (b), (c) and (f) for exits.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.7. Protection on Floor Areas with a Barrier-Free Path of Travel (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every floor area above or below the first storey that has a barrier-free path of travel shall, (a) be served by an elevator, (i) conforming to Sentences 3.2.6.5.(4) to (6), (ii) protected against fire in conformance with Clause 3.2.6.5.(3)(b) or (c), and (iii) in a building over 3 storeys in building height, protected against smoke movement so that the hoistway will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from a fire floor during a period of 2 h after the start of a fire, assuming an outdoor temperature equal to the January design temperature on a 2.5% basis determined in conformance with MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-1, “Climatic and Seismic Data”, or (b) be divided into at least two zones by fire separations conforming to Sentences (4) and (5) and 3.1.8.5.(6) so that, (i) persons with physical disabilities can be accommodated in each zone, (ii) the travel distance from any point in one zone to a doorway leading to another zone shall be not more than the value for travel distance permitted by Sentence 3.4.2.5.(1) for the occupancy classification of the zone, and (iii) a barrier-free path of travel is provided to an exit. (2) In residential occupancies, the requirements of Sentence (1) are waived if a balcony conforming to Sentence (7) is provided for each suite, except for suites
on the storey containing the barrier-free
entrance described in Article 3.8.1.2. (3) The requirements of Sentences (1) and (2) are waived when the building is sprinklered. (4) Except as permitted by Sentence (5), the fire separations referred to in Clause (1)(b) shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (5) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separations referred to in Clause (1)(b) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (6) Reserved (7) A balcony required by Sentence (2) shall, (a) be provided with a door way having a clear width of not less that 800 mm when the door is in the open position, (b) have no projection above the walking surface more than 13 mm, (c) be not less than 1.5 m deep from the outside face of the exterior wall to the inside edge of the balcony, and (d) provide not less than 0.5 m2
for each occupant of the suite.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.8. Headroom Clearance (1) Except within the floor area of a storage garage, the minimum headroom clearance in every access to exit shall conform to the requirements of Article 3.4.3.5. for exits.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.10. Door Swing (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (5) and Article 3.3.1.11., a door that opens into a corridor or other facility providing access to exit from a suite, or a room not located within a suite, shall swing on a vertical axis. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.3.1.11., a door that opens into a corridor or other facility providing access to exit
from a room or suite shall swing in the direction of travel to the exit if the room or suite is used or intended for, (a) an occupant load more than 60, (b) a high hazard industrial occupancy, or (c) a hazardous classroom in an elementary or secondary school. (3) Every door that divides a corridor that is not wholly contained within a suite shall swing on a vertical axis in the direction of travel to the exit where the corridor provides access to exit for, (a) an occupant load more than 60, (b) a high hazard industrial occupancy, (c) a hazardous classroom in an elementary or secondary school, (d) a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy, or (e) a retirement home. (4) If a pair of doors is installed in a corridor that provides access to exit in both directions, the doors shall swing in opposite directions, with the door on the right hand side swinging in the direction of travel to the exit. (5) Doors that serve individual storage spaces not more than 28 m2 in area in self-service storage buildings need not conform to Sentence (1).
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.11. Sliding Doors (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and 3.3.1.10.(5), a sliding door provided in the locations described in Article 3.3.1.10. shall, (a) be designed and installed to swing on the vertical axis in the direction of travel to the exit
when pressure is applied, and (b) be identified as a swinging door by means of a label or decal affixed to it. (2) In a Group B, Division 1 occupancy, or in an impeded egress zone in other occupancies, sliding doors used in an access to exit need not conform to Sentence (1) and Article 3.3.1.10. (3) Movable partitions used to separate a public corridor from an adjacent
business and personal services occupancy or a mercantile occupancy need not conform to Sentence (1) and Sentences 3.3.1.10.(1) and (2) provided the partitions are not located in the only means of egress.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.12. Doors and Door Hardware (1) Except as required by Article 3.3.3.4. and Sentences 3.3.4.11.(11), 3.8.3.3.(1) and (2), a door that opens into or is located within a public corridor or other facility that provides access to exit from a suite, (a) shall provide a clear opening of not less than 800 mm, if there is only one door leaf, (b) shall, in a doorway with multiple leaves, have the active leaf providing a clear opening of not less than 800 mm, (c) shall not open onto a step, and (d) shall not have a threshold more than 13 mm higher than the floor surface except where, (i) the threshold is used to contain spillage, or (ii) the doorway provides access to an exterior balcony, other than a balcony  required by Sentence 3.3.1.7.(2). (2) A door in an access to exit shall be readily openable in travelling to an exit without requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door opening mechanism, except that this requirement does not apply to a door serving a contained use area, or an impeded egress zone, provided the locking devices conform to Sentence (6). (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), door release hardware shall be operable by one hand and the door shall be openable with not more than one releasing operation. (4) Except in a retirement home, an egress door from an individual dwelling unit or from a suite of residential occupancy
is permitted to be provided with additional devices that require a releasing operation additional to the main door release hardware, provided the devices are readily operable from the inside without the use of keys, special devices or specialized knowledge. (5) Door release hardware shall be installed not more than 1 200 mm above the finished floor. (6) A door in a means of egress serving a contained use area or an impeded egress zone is permitted to be equipped with locking devices that can be released either locally or remotely in conformance with Sentence (7) or (8). (7) Local locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) shall be operable by a key from both sides of the door. (8) Controls for the remote release of door locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) shall be located in an area readily available to security personnel. (9) Locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) that are electrically operated shall be, (a) designed to operate on emergency power, and (b) capable of manual release by security personnel. (10) A door in an access to exit is permitted to be equipped with an electromagnetic locking device conforming to Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4), except that this permission does not apply to a door, (a) in an elementary or secondary school, (b) a door leading from a Group F, Division 1 occupancy, or (c) except as provided in Sentence (11), requiring a latch release device by Article 3.3.2.6. (11) A door in an access to exit in a gaming premise is permitted to be equipped with an electromagnetic locking device conforming to Sentences 3.4.6.16.(4) and (7).
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.13. Ramps and Stairways (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), Article 3.3.4.7. and Subsection 3.3.2., ramps and stairways that do not serve as exits shall conform to the dimensional, guard, handrail and slip-resistance requirements for exit ramps and stairways of Sentence 3.4.3.2.(7) and Articles 3.4.3.5. and 3.4.6.1. to 3.4.6.9. (2) Ramps and stairways that do not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1) and are intended only for occasional use for servicing equipment and machinery are permitted, (a) to serve service rooms and service spaces, and (b) in industrial occupancies.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.14. Exterior Passageways (1) An exterior passageway leading to a required exit
shall conform to the requirements of Section 3.4. for exterior exit passageways.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.15. Tapered Treads in a Curved Flight (1) Flights shall consist solely of, (a) straight flights, or (b) curved flights
complying with Sentence (2). (2) Tapered treads in a curved flight
that is not required as an exit
shall have, (a) a minimum run
of 150 mm, (b) a run
not less than 280 mm when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the inside handrail, and (c) a riser conforming to Sentence 3.4.6.8.(2). (3) Tapered treads
shall have a consistent angle and uniform run and rise dimensions in accordance with the construction tolerances described in Article 3.4.6.8. when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the inside handrail. (4) All tapered treads
within a flight
shall turn in the same direction.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.16. Capacity of Access to Exits (1) The capacity of an access to exit shall be based on the occupant load of the portion of the
floor area served. (2) In an access to exit the required width of ramps with a slope not more than 1 in 8, doorways, and corridors shall be based on not less than 6.1 mm per person. (3) In an access to exit the required width of a ramp with a slope more than 1 in 8 shall be based on not less than 9.2 mm per person. (4) In an access to exit from a floor area used or intended to be used for patients or residents in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, the required width of corridors, doorways, and ramps shall be based on not less than 18.4 mm per person. (5) The capacity of stairs in an access to exit
shall conform to the requirements for stairs in Sentences 3.4.3.2.(1) to (3). (6) In a building that is not sprinklered in accordance with Sentence 3.2.5.13.(1), an access to exit that is part of the principal entrance serving a dance hall or a licensed beverage establishment with an occupant load more than 250 shall be at least one-half of the required exit width.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.17. Guards (1) Except as provided in Sentence (6) and Articles 3.3.2.8. and 3.3.4.7., a guard not less than 1 070 mm high shall be provided, (a) around each roof to which access is provided for other than maintenance, (b) at openings into smoke shafts referred to in Subsection 3.2.6. that are less than 1 070 mm above the floor, and (c) at each raised floor, mezzanine, balcony, gallery, interior or exterior vehicular ramp, and at other locations where, (i) the difference in level is more than 600 mm between the walking surface and the adjacent surface, or (ii) the adjacent surface within 1 200 mm of the walking surface has a slope of more than 1 in 2 away from the walking surface. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3) and Sentence 3.3.2.8.(4), openings through any guard that is required by Sentence (1) shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 100 mm unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence 3.3.5.9.(1), openings through any guard that is required by Sentence (1) and that is installed in a building of industrial occupancy shall be of a size which will prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 200 mm unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. (4) Openings through any guard that is not required by Sentence (1) and that serves a building
of other than industrial occupancy, shall be of a size that, (a) will prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 100 mm, or (b) will permit the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 200 mm unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings that exceed these limits do not represent a hazard. (5) Unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings do not present a hazard, a guard shall be designed so that no member, attachment or opening located between 140 mm and 900 mm above the level protected by the guard will facilitate climbing. (6) Sentence (1) does not apply, (a) to the front edges of stages, (b) to loading docks, (c) to floor pits in repair garages, or (d) where access is provided for maintenance purposes only.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.18. Transparent Doors and Panels (1) Except for dwelling units and as permitted by Sentence (4), a glass or transparent door shall be designed and constructed so that the existence and position of the door is readily apparent, by attaching visually contrasting hardware, bars or other permanent fixtures to it. (1.1) Fully glazed transparent doors, and fully glazed transparent sidelights and panels with widths greater than 300 mm, shall be marked in conformance with Sentence 3.8.3.3.(15). (2) A glass door shall be constructed of, (a) laminated or tempered safety glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass”, or (b) wired glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.11-M, “Wired Safety Glass”. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), transparent panels used in an access to exit that, because of their physical configuration or design, could be mistaken as a means of egress
shall be made inaccessible by barriers or railings. (4) Sliding glass partitions that separate a
public corridor from an adjacent occupancy and that are intended to be open during normal working hours need not conform to Sentences (1) and (3), provided the partitions are marked in conformance with Sentence 3.8.3.3.(15). (4.1) Glass in a vision panel in a door or in a transparent sidelight shall conform to Sentence 3.8.3.3.(14). (5) Glass in doors and glass sidelights that could be mistaken for doors, within or at the entrances to dwelling units
and in public areas, shall conform to the requirements of Article 9.6.1.4. (6) A window in a public area that extends to less than 1 070 mm above the floor and is located above the second storey in a building of residential occupancy, shall be protected by a barrier or railing from the floor to not less than 1 070 mm above the floor, or the window shall be non-openable and designed to withstand the lateral design loads for balcony guards
required by Article 4.1.5.14.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.19. Exhaust Ventilation and Explosion Venting (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), an exhaust ventilation system designed in conformance with the appropriate requirements of Part 6 shall be provided in a building or part of a building
in which dust, fumes, gases, vapour or other impurities or contaminants have the potential to create a fire or explosion hazard. (2) Where a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating is penetrated by a ventilation system required by Sentence (1) for power-ventilated enclosures in laboratories, the ducts shall be continuously enclosed from the first penetrated fire separation to any subsequent fire separations
or concealed spaces and to the outdoors so that the highest fire-resistance rating of all the penetrated fire separations is maintained. (3) Ducts described in Sentence (2) need not be equipped with a fire damper, a smoke damper or a combination smoke and fire damper. (4) Explosion relief devices, vents or other protective measures conforming to Subsection 6.2.2. shall be provided for a space in which substances or conditions that have the potential to create an explosion hazard are present as a result of the principal use of a building.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.20. Janitors’ Rooms (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), a room or space within a floor area for the storage of janitorial supplies shall be separated from the remainder of the building
by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (2) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (3) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is not required to have a fire-resistance rating
if the floor area in which the room or space is located is sprinklered.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.21. Common Laundry Rooms (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), in a building of residential occupancy, a laundry room in a floor area that is not within a
dwelling unit shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating
not less than 1 h. (2) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (3) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is not required to have a fire-resistance rating
if the floor area in which the laundry room is located is sprinklered.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.22. Obstructions (1) No obstruction shall be permitted in any occupancy
that would restrict the width of a normal means of egress
from any part of a floor area to less than 750 mm unless an unobstructed alternative means of egress
is provided adjacent to, accessible from, and plainly visible from the obstructed means of egress.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.23. Signs in Service Spaces (1) Illuminated signs conforming to Sentence 3.4.5.1.(2) or (7) shall be provided to indicate the direction to egress points in a service space referred to in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(9).
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.1.24. Welding and Cutting (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), welding and cutting operations shall be located in a room, (a) separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, or (b) protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to an industrial occupancy where the welding and cutting operations do not present a fire or explosion hazard to adjacent areas. 3.3.2. Assembly Occupancy
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.1. Scope (1) This Subsection applies to assembly occupancies
and to outdoor places of assembly.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.2. Fire Separations (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), the seating area of a Group A, Division 1 occupancy shall be separated from adjacent occupancies in the floor area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h if the occupant load in the seating area exceeds 200. (2) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (3) If usable space exists under tiers of seats in arena type buildings, a fire separation
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min shall be provided between the space and the seats or the space shall be sprinklered. (4) Except as required in Sentences (5) to (7), in an elementary or secondary school, a hazardous classroom shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire-separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than, (a) 1 h where the building is not sprinklered, or (b) 30 min where the building is sprinklered. (5) Except as provided in Sentence (6), in an elementary or secondary school, a hazardous classroom containing an auto repair shop shall be separated from the remainder of the building
by a fire-separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than, (a) 2 h where the building is not sprinklered, or (b) 1 h where the building is sprinklered. (6) In an elementary or secondary school, if there is a group of hazardous classrooms or a group of hazardous classrooms and ancillary rooms of a complementary use, the fire separation required by Sentence (4) or (5) need not be provided within the group but the fire separation
is required between the group and the remainder of the building. (7) In an elementary or secondary school, a hazardous classroom containing a spray painting operation shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than, (a) 2 h, or (b) 1 h where the spray painting operation is separated from the classroom by a fire-separation
having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (8) Except as required in Sentence (9), in an elementary or secondary school, where the occupant load of a room exceeds 200 persons, the room and any ancillary rooms of a complementary use shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than, (a) 1 h where the building is not sprinklered, or (b) 30 min where the building is sprinklered. (9) A kitchen shall not be located within the fire compartment required in Sentence (8).
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.3. Fixed Seats (1) Except for the requirements of Article 3.3.2.7. for bench-type seats and except as required or permitted by Sentence (2) and Articles 3.3.2.9. and 3.3.2.10., fixed seats in places of assembly shall be, (a) attached or secured to the floor, platform or platform riser, (b) provided with arms and back, and (c) arranged in rows having an unobstructed passage not less than 400 mm wide measured horizontally between plumb lines from the backs of the seats in one row and the edges of the furthest forward projection of the seats in the next row in the unoccupied position. (2) For fixed seats with backs and with folding tablet arms, the value of 400 mm required by Clause (1)(c) shall be measured when the tablet arms are in the use position, but is permitted to be measured in the stored position provided, (a) there are not more than seven seats between any seat and the nearest aisle, (b) the seats are located in a lecture hall or an auditorium used for instructional purposes, and (c) the tablet arm, when raised manually to a vertical position, falls by the force of gravity to the stored position. (3) Except as permitted by Sentences (4) and (5), aisles shall be located so that there are not more than seven seats with backs or 20 seats without backs between any seat and the nearest aisle. (4) The requirements of Sentence (3) do not apply if, (a) egress doorways are provided to serve both ends of rows of seats, (b) each doorway referred to in Clause (a) serves not more than three rows of seats, and (c) each row contains not more than 100 seats. (5) The requirements of Sentence (3) do not apply if, (a) there are not more than seven seats between any seat and the nearest aisle, where the seats are served by a single aisle, (b) there are not more than 20 seats between any seat and the nearest aisle, where the seats are served by two aisles, (c) each row has an unobstructed passage with minimum width of 400 mm plus 6.1 mm for each additional seat above 16 seats in the row, and (d) the travel distance is not more than 45 m measured along the path of travel from any seat to an exit or to an egress doorway. (6) Seating arrangements that do not conform to the requirements of Sentences (3) to (5) are permitted provided the standard of safety is not reduced and the time required for egress is not increased.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.5. Corridors (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4), a corridor used by the public in an assembly occupancy as an access to exit shall be separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating
not less than 1 h. (2) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (3) The fire-resistance rating required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be waived if the floor area
in which the corridor is located is sprinklered. (4) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be waived if the distance from any point in the floor area to an exit measured along the path of travel to an exit does not exceed the travel distance permitted by Article 3.4.2.5.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.6. Doors (1) A door equipped with a latching mechanism in an access to exit from a room or suite
of assembly occupancy containing an occupant load more than 100 shall be equipped with a device that will release the latch and allow the door to swing wide open when a force not more than that specified in Sentence 3.8.3.3.(7) is applied to the device in the direction of travel to the exit.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.7. Fixed Bench-Type Seats without Arms (1) If fixed bench-type seats without arms are provided, the seat width per person shall be assumed to be 450 mm. (2) The centre-to-centre spacing between rows of bench-type seats shall be not less than 760 mm if back rests are provided, and not less than 550 mm if back rests are not provided. (3) A clear space of not less than 300 mm shall be provided between the back of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind it.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.8. Guards (1) Except as required by Sentences (2) to (4) for bleacher seats, guards shall be installed in outdoor and indoor places of assembly with fixed seats so that, (a) at the fascia of every box, balcony or gallery where the seats extend to the edge, the height of guards is not less than, (i) 760 mm in front of the seats, and (ii) 920 mm if located at the end of aisles or at the foot of steps, (b) the height of guards along every cross aisle other than those adjacent to the fascia of every box, balcony or gallery is not less than 660 mm, except that guards need not be provided if the backs of the seats along the front side of the aisle are not less than 600 mm above the floor of the aisle, and (c) where the seating is arranged in successive tiers and the height of rise between platforms is more than 450 mm, the height of guards is not less than 660 mm along the entire row of seats at the edge of the platform. (2) The backs and ends of bleacher seats more than 1 200 mm above the ground or floor that are not adjacent to a wall shall be protected with a guard, (a) not less than 1 070 mm high above an adjacent aisle surface or foot rest, and (b) not less than 920 mm high above the centre of an adjacent seat board. (3) If the front of a bleacher is more than 600 mm above the ground or floor, it shall be protected with a guard not less than 840 mm high above the front foot rest. (4) Openings through any guard that is required by Sentences (2) and (3) shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 300 mm.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.8A. Handrails in Aisles with Steps (1) Handrails shall be provided in aisles with steps in conformance with Table 3.3.2.8A. Table 3.3.2.8A.   Types and Location of Handrails in Aisles with Steps Forming Part of Sentences 3.3.2.8A.(1) and (2) Item   Column 1 Aisle Width    Column 2 Handrail Requirements Aisle Serving Seating on One Side    Column 3 Handrail Requirements Aisle Serving Seating on Both Sides  

  1.   Less than 1 100 mm    A continuous handrail that is located on the side of the aisle opposite the seats and conforms to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(3) to (7), (9), (11) and (12).    A handrail that is located on one side at the end of each row of seats and conforms to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(3) to (6), (9), (11) and (12).  

  2.   1 100 mm or more    (a) A centre line handrail that conforms to Sentence (2), or (b) a continuous handrail that is located on the side of the aisle opposite the seats and conforms to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(3) to (7), (9), (11) and (12), and, in addition to that continuous handrail, a handrail that is located at the end of each row of seats and conforms to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(3) to (6), (9), (11) and (12).    A centre line handrail that conforms to Sentence (2). (2) Handrails installed along aisle centre lines as required by Table 3.3.2.8A. shall, (a) comply with Sentences 3.4.6.5.(3) to (5), (7) and (12), (b) have gaps not less than 560 mm and not more than 915 mm wide, measured horizontally, at intervals not exceeding five rows of seats, (c) comply with Sentence 3.4.6.5.(11) at terminations and required gaps, and (d) have an intermediate rail located 305 mm below the principal handrail.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.9. Outdoor Places of Assembly (1) A Group A, Division 4 occupancy and each tier or balcony that has a capacity of more than, (a) 1 000 persons shall have no fewer than three separate exits, or (b) 4 000 persons shall have no fewer than four separate exits. (2) In a Group A, Division 4 occupancy, every seat shall be located so that the travel distance is not more than 45 m measured along the path of travel from the seat to, (a) the ground, (b) an exit, (c) an opening to a passageway leading from the seating area, or (d) a portal, a vomitory or any other opening through the seating deck structure. (3) Exits from outdoor stadia or grandstands shall be located not more than 25 m apart. (4) The capacity of a means of egress for a Group A, Division 4 occupancy shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 3.4.3.2.(3). (5) Aisles in a Group A, Division 4 occupancy, (a) shall be located so that there are not more than 20 seats between any seat and the nearest aisle, and (b) shall be not less than 1 200 mm wide, except that an aisle serving less than 60 persons is permitted to be 750 mm wide.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.10. Bleachers (1) Steps provided in aisles of bleachers of the telescopic type shall, (a) have risers not more than 250 mm high, and (b) have treads with a run not less than 280 mm. (2) If the vertical distance between seating platforms in bleachers is more than 280 mm, an intermediate step shall be provided the full width of the aisle and proportioned to provide two equal risers between platforms. (3) If the vertical distance between seating platforms in bleachers is more than 450 mm, two intermediate steps shall be provided the full width of the aisle so that there are three equal risers between platforms. (4) If the passageway between rows of seats is not a closed deck, footboards shall be provided so that, (a) the total width of the footboards shall be not less than three-quarters of the centre-to-centre spacing between rows of seats, and (b) the spacing between footboard members shall be not more than 25 mm. (5) Openings above footboards and below the seats in rows of bleachers shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 100 mm.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.11. Libraries (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), a library book storage room that is not normally accessible to the public shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h if it, (a) is more than 250 m2 in area, or (b) contains book stacks that, (i) are more than 10 m high, or (ii) penetrate more than one floor assembly. (2) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is not required if the book storage room is sprinklered. (3) Open book shelves are permitted above and below a mezzanine floor in a library building
provided the height of the shelves is not more than 2.1 m but not more than 75% of the floor-to-ceiling height of the space above or below the mezzanine floor assembly.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.12. Stages for Theatrical Performances (1) A stage for theatrical performances and ancillary spaces, including workshops, dressing rooms and storage areas, shall be sprinklered. (2) A fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h shall be provided between a stage for theatrical performances and ancillary spaces, including workshops, dressing rooms and storage areas. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (6), a stage
for theatrical performances and ancillary spaces, including workshops, dressing rooms and storage areas, shall be separated from the seating area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except for a proscenium opening protected with, (a) a sprinkler deluge system conforming to the requirements of NFPA 13 “Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, (b) an unframed fire curtain if the opening is not more than 20 m wide, or (c) a semi-rigid fire curtain if the opening is more than 20 m wide. (4) A fire curtain required by Sentence (3) shall be of a type designed to close, (a) automatically upon the actuation of the sprinkler system, (b) automatically upon actuation of the fire alarm system, (c) manually by remote control devices located at the curtain control panel and at each side of the stage, and (d) automatically by heat-actuated devices. (5) At least two vents for the purpose of venting fire and smoke to the outside of a building shall be provided above a stage designed for theatrical performances and shall, (a) have an aggregate area not less than one-eighth of the area of the stage behind the proscenium opening, and (b) be arranged to open automatically upon actuation of the sprinkler system. (6) The fire separation referred to in Sentence (3) is not required between a stage and a seating area in a floor area that is sprinklered, provided a sprinkler deluge system is installed at the boundary between the stage and the seating area.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.13. Risers for Stairs (1) In a Group A, Division 2 occupancy used for the serving of food and beverages, an interior flight
with fewer than three risers is permitted provided it, (a) is not less than 900 mm wide, (b) is illuminated at all times that occupants are on the premises, and (c) has a handrail on each side.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.2.14. Storage Rooms (1) A room intended for the storage of flammable liquids or combustible liquids required by the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 shall not be located above or below the first storey of the building. 3.3.3. Care, Care and Treatment or Detention Occupancy
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.1. Scope (1) This Subsection applies to care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies and detention occupancies.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.2. Fire Separations (1) The fire separation required by Sentence 3.3.5.5.(1) between a care,
care and treatment or detention occupancy
and a repair garage shall have no openings. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), in a Group B, Division 3 occupancy, walls between sleeping rooms and adjacent rooms shall be constructed as fire separations
having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that the fire-resistance rating need not be more than 45 min where the floor assembly is not required to be more than 45 min. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), in a Group B, Division 3 occupancy, walls separating corridors serving sleeping rooms from adjacent rooms shall be constructed as fire separations having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that the fire-resistance rating
need not be more than 45 min where the floor assembly is not required to be more than 45 min. (4) The walls separating sleeping rooms from adjacent rooms and corridors in those parts of a
floor area classified as a Group B, Division 3 occupancy shall be constructed as fire
separations but are not required to have a fire-resistance rating if, (a) those parts of the floor area contain sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons, and (b) not more than six occupants require assistance in evacuation in case of an emergency. (5) The door in the fire-separation required in Sentence (4) is permitted to be equipped with a roller latch and need not be provided with a self-closing device.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.3. Corridors (1) A corridor used by the public or serving patients or residents shall have no dead-end portion unless the area served by the dead-end portion has a second and separate means of egress. (2) A corridor serving patients in a hospital shall be not less than 2 400 mm wide. (3) Except as permitted in Sentence (5), a corridor serving residents who are not ambulatory in a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy
shall be not less than 1 650 mm wide. (4) Paired doors in a corridor serving patients or residents shall, (a) swing in opposite directions, the right hand door swinging in the direction of travel, and (b) be not less than 1 100 mm wide. (5) A corridor in a Group B, Division 3 occupancy that contains sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons and not more than six occupants require assistance in evacuation in case of an emergency need not comply with Sentence (3).
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.4. Doorway Width (1) In a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy, the minimum clear width of doorways through which it is necessary to move a patient or resident in a bed shall be 1 050 mm.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.5. Hospitals and Long-Term Care Homes (1) Floor areas
containing patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a hospital or long-term care home shall conform to Sentences (2) to (12). (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), a floor area containing patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a hospital or long-term care home shall be divided into no fewer than two fire compartments, each not more than 1 000 m2
in area. (3) The floor area on either side of a horizontal exit conforming to Article 3.4.6.10. is permitted to be considered as a fire compartment in applying the requirements of this Article. (4) Except as permitted by Sentence (5), fire separations separating fire compartments
required by Sentence (2) shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than 1 h. (5) The fire-resistance rating of a fire separation referred to in Sentence (4) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (6) Reserved (7) The travel distance from any point within each fire compartment referred to in Sentence (2) to a door to an adjoining fire compartment shall be not more than 45 m. (8) Each fire compartment referred to in Sentence (2) shall be capable of accommodating, in addition to its own occupants, the occupants of the largest adjacent fire compartment
based on a clear floor space of 2.5 m2 per patient or resident in the adjacent fire compartment. (9) Except as permitted by Sentences (10) and (11), walls between patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms and the remainder of the floor area shall be constructed as fire separations but are not required to have a fire-resistance rating unless a fire-resistance rating is required by other provisions in this Part. (10) The fire separation requirements of Sentence (9) do not apply to walls within a group of intercommunicating patients’ or residents’ rooms, provided the group of rooms does not (a) contain more than five patients or residents, or (b) include storage, bathing or toilet facilities serving persons not occupying the group of rooms. (11) A door in a fire separation required by Sentence (9) is permitted to be equipped with a roller latch. (12) A fire separation required by Sentence (9) shall not contain any grilles, louvres or other openings.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.6. Protection for Special Care and Treatment Facilities (1) Compartments containing rooms such as operating rooms, recovery rooms, delivery rooms, intensive care units and critical care units, from which it is impracticable to move patients in an emergency, shall be, (a) separated from adjacent spaces by fire separations having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (b) provided with a mechanical air supply so that during a period of 2 h after the start of a fire in another space, the compartments will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from the fire area.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.7. Contained Use Areas (1) A contained use area shall conform to Sentences (2) to (5). (2) A contained use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), a building
that includes a contained use area shall be sprinklered. (4) A contained use area, in a building for which Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. do not require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system, is not required to be sprinklered as required by Sentence (3) provided, (a) the building
is designed so that during a period of 2 h after the start of a fire in the contained use area, other fire compartments will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from the contained use area, (b) the building
is designed so that during a period of 2 h after the start of a fire in another part of the building, the contained use area will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from the other part of the building, (c) all doors are designed to be remotely released in conformance with Sentence 3.3.1.12.(6), and (d) the contained use area does not contain any rooms lined with combustible
padding. (5) A corridor serving a contained use area shall have no dead-end portion unless the area served by the dead-end portion has a second and separate means of egress.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.3.8. Handrails (1) Corridors and ramps used by residents in a long-term care home shall be equipped with handrails on each side conforming to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(5) to (7) and (11) to (13). 3.3.4. Residential Occupancy
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.4.1. Scope (1) This Subsection applies to residential occupancies.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.4.3. Storage Rooms (1) Sprinklers shall be installed in a storage room provided for the use of tenants in a residential occupancy within a floor area but not contained within a suite. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), a storage room referred to in Sentence (1) shall be separated from the remainder of the building
by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (3) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (2) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for, (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (4) Except where located within a dwelling unit, a room intended for the storage of flammable liquids
or combustible liquids required by the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 shall not be located above or below the first storey of the building.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.4.5. Automatic Locking Prohibition (1) Except for hotels, a door opening onto a
public corridor that provides access to exit from a suite shall be designed not to lock automatically.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.4.6. Sound Transmission (1) Buildings containing dwelling units
shall be constructed so that airborne noise is controlled in conformance with Section 5.8.
Notes to Table 3.3.1.5.B.:
3.3.4.7. Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards for Dwelling Units (1) Except as required by Article 3.3.4.8., stairs, ramps, landings, handrails and interior guards within a dwelling unit shall conform to the applicable requirements in Section 9.8. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), exterior stairs, ramps, landings, handrails and guards serving a single dwelling unit shall conform to the applicable requirements in Section 9.8. and Sentence 3.1.20.1.(1). (3) Loads on exterior guards serving a single dwelling unit shall comply with Part 4.