jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.3.2. Outdoor Design Temperatures (1) The outdoor conditions to be used in designing heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems shall be the appropriate values for the location as set out in MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-1, “Climatic and Seismic Data”, using 2.5 percent design temperature criteria. 9.33.4. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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9.33.4.1. Application (1) This Subsection applies to every building that, (a) contains a residential occupancy, and (b) contains a fuel-burning appliance or a storage garage.
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9.33.4.2. Location of Carbon Monoxide Alarms (1) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a suite of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the
suite. (2) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a service room that is not in a suite
of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed, (a) adjacent to each sleeping area in every suite of residential occupancy that is adjacent to the service room, and (b) in the service room. (3) Where a storage garage is located in a building containing a residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in every suite of
residential occupancy that is adjacent to the storage garage. (4) Where a storage garage serves only the dwelling unit to which it is attached or built in, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the dwelling unit. (5) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be mechanically fixed, (a) at the manufacturer’s recommended height, or (b) in the absence of specific instructions, on or near the ceiling.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.4.3. Installation and Conformance to Standards (1) The carbon monoxide alarm required by Article 9.33.4.2. shall, (a) except as permitted in Sentence (2), be permanently connected to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the carbon monoxide alarm, (b) be wired so that its activation will activate all carbon monoxide alarms within the suite, where located within a suite of residential occupancy, (c) be equipped with an alarm that is audible within bedrooms when the intervening doors are closed, where located adjacent to a sleeping area, and (d) conform to, (i) CAN/CSA-6.19, “Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices”, or (ii) UL 2034, “Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms”. (2) Where the building is not supplied with electrical power, carbon monoxide alarms are permitted to be battery operated. Section 9.34. Electrical Facilities 9.34.1. General
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9.34.1.1. Reserved
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9.34.1.2. Required Facilities (1) Where electrical services are available, electrical facilities shall be provided for every building in conformance with this Section.
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9.34.1.3. Location of Equipment in Public Areas (1) Entrance switches, meters, panel boxes, splitter boxes, time clocks and other similar equipment shall not be located in any public area unless adequate precautions are taken to prevent interference with the equipment.
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9.34.1.4. Recessed Lighting Fixtures (1) Recessed lighting fixtures shall not be located in insulated ceilings unless the fixtures are designed for such installations.
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9.34.1.5. Wiring and Cables (1) Except for dwelling units and except as required in Sentence (2), optical fibre cables and electrical wires and cables installed in
buildings permitted to be of combustible construction shall, (a) not convey flame or continue to burn for more than 1 min when tested in conformance with the Vertical Flame Test in Clause 4.11.1. of CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, “Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables”, (FT1 Rating), or (b) be located in, (i) totally enclosed noncombustible raceways, (ii) masonry walls, (iii) concrete slabs, or (iv) totally enclosed non metallic raceways conforming to Clause 3.1.5.20.(1)(b). (2) Where a concealed space in a floor or ceiling assembly is used as a plenum, electrical wires and cables within the plenum shall conform to Sentence 3.6.4.3.(1). 9.34.2. Lighting Outlets
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9.34.2.1. Lighting of Entrances (1) An exterior lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch located within the building shall be provided at every entrance to buildings of residential occupancy. (2) The exterior lighting outlet with fixture required by Sentence (1) may be controlled by a wall switch or panel accessible to authorized personnel only, where it serves, (a) a building
entrance serving multiple suites of residential occupancy, (b) multiple dwelling unit entrances, (c)  hotels, or (d) motels.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.2.2. Lighting Outlets in Houses and Dwelling Units (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch shall be provided in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, water closet rooms, vestibules and hallways in a house or an individual dwelling unit. (2) Where a receptacle controlled by a wall switch is provided in bedrooms or living rooms, such rooms need not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1).
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9.34.2.3. Stairways (1) Every stairway shall be lighted. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), 3-way wall switches located at the head and foot of every stairway shall be provided to control at least one lighting outlet with fixture for stairways with four or more risers in a house
or an individual dwelling unit. (3) The stairway lighting for basements that do not contain finished space or lead to an outside entrance or built-in garage and that serve not more than one dwelling unit is permitted to be controlled by a single switch located at the head of the stairs.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.2.4. Basements (1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for each 30 m² of floor area or fraction of it in unfinished basements. (2) The outlet required in Sentence (1) nearest the stairs shall be controlled by a wall switch located at the head of the stairs.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.2.5. Storage Rooms (1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided in storage rooms.
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9.34.2.6. Garages and Carports (1) A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for an attached, built-in or detached garage or carport. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), lighting outlets required in Sentence (1) shall be controlled by a wall switch near the doorway. (3) Where the lighting outlet and fixture required in Sentence (1) are ceiling mounted above an area not normally occupied by a parked car, or are wall mounted, a fixture with a built-in switch is permitted to be used. (4) Where a carport is lighted by a light at the entrance to a dwelling unit, additional carport lighting is not required.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.2.7. Public and Service Areas (1) Every public or service area in buildings, including a recreational camp and a camp for housing of workers, shall have lighting outlets with fixtures controlled by a wall switch or panel to illuminate such areas. (2) When provided by incandescent lighting, illumination required in Sentence (1) shall conform to Table 9.34.2.7. (3) When other types of lighting are used, illumination equivalent to that shown in Table 9.34.2.7. shall be provided. Table 9.34.2.7.   Lighting for Public Areas Forming Part of Sentences 9.34.2.7.(2) and (3) Item   Column 1 Room or Space   Column 2 Minimum Illumination, lx    Column 3 Minimum Lighting Power Density, W/m2 of floor area (incandescent lighting) 

  1.   Storage rooms   50   5 

  2.   Service rooms and laundry areas   200   20 

  3.   Garages   50   5 

  4.   Public water closet rooms   100   10 

  5.   Service hallways and stairways   50   5  

  6.   Recreation rooms   100   10 

  7.   Hallways, corridors, stairways and sleeping areas in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers   100   10 

  8.   Kitchen in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers     500   50 

  9.   All other rooms in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers   250   25 9.34.3. Emergency Lighting
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.3.1. Emergency Lighting (1) Emergency lighting shall conform to Subsection 9.9.12.
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9.34.4. Revoked: O. Reg. 88/19, s. 285. Section 9.35. Garages and Carports 9.35.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to garages and carports serving a house
or an individual dwelling unit.
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9.35.1.2. Construction Requirements (1) The construction of a garage or carport shall conform to the requirements for other
buildings in this Part except as provided in this Section. 9.35.2. General
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9.35.2.1. Carport Considered to be Garage (1) Where a roofed enclosure used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles has more than 60 per cent of the total perimeter enclosed by walls, doors or windows, the enclosure shall be considered a garage.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.2.2. Garage Floor (1) Where an attached or built-in garage is provided, the garage floor shall be sloped to drain liquids to the outdoors. 9.35.3. Foundations
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9.35.3.1. Foundation Required (1) Except as permitted in this Subsection, foundations
conforming to Sections 9.12. and 9.15. shall be provided for the support of carport and garage super-structures, including that portion beneath garage doors. (2) Detached garages of less than 55 m2 floor area
and not more than 1 storey in height that are not of masonry or masonry veneer construction are permitted to be supported on, (a) wood mud sills, or (b) a concrete floor slab having a minimum thickness of not less than 100 mm.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.3.2. Protection from Damage due to Soil Movement (1) In clay-type soils subject to significant movement with a change in soil moisture content, the foundation
depth of carports or garages connected to a house
or an individual dwelling unit directly or by a breezeway shall be approximately the same depth as the foundation
of the main building. (2) Where slab-on-ground construction is used, a construction joint shall be provided between the main building slab and the garage or breezeway or carport slab. (3) Except as provided in Section 9.12., foundations for attached unheated garages or carports shall be below frost level.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.3.3. Small Garages (1) Detached garages of less than 55 m² floor area and not more than 1 storey in height that are not of masonry or masonry veneer construction need not conform with the foundation
drainage requirements described in Section 9.14. where the finished ground level is at or near the elevation of the garage floor and where the ground slopes away from the building.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.3.4. Column Piers (1) Piers for the support of carport columns shall extend not less than 150 mm above ground level. (2) Piers referred to in Sentence (1) shall project not less than 25 mm beyond the base of the column but in no case be less than 190 mm by 190 mm in size. 9.35.4. Walls and Columns
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.35.4.1. Interior Finish (1) Interior finish need not be applied to garage and carport walls.
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9.35.4.2. Columns (1) Columns for garages and carports shall conform to Section 9.17., except that 89 mm by 89 mm wood columns may be used.
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9.35.4.3. Anchorage (1) Garage or carport walls and columns shall be anchored to the foundation
to resist wind uplift in conformance with Subsection 9.23.6., except that where a garage is supported on the surface of the ground, ground anchors shall be provided to resist wind uplift. Section 9.36. Cottages 9.36.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.36.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to buildings of residential occupancy used or intended to be used as seasonal recreational buildings. (2) The
buildings described in Sentence (1) shall comply with all the requirements of this Part, except where they are specifically exempted in this Section. 9.36.2. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.36.2.1. Exclusions (1) Except as provided in Subsection 9.10.15. and Articles 9.36.2.4. and 9.36.3.1., buildings used or intended to be used as seasonal recreational buildings need not comply with Sections 9.5. to 9.7. and 9.9. to 9.11. (2) Flooring need not comply with Section 9.30., but tight-fitting floors shall be provided to support the live and dead loads. (3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), thermal insulation, vapour barrier, air barrier construction, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical facilities, need not be provided, but where any of these are provided, they shall comply with the requirements of this Part. (4) Where heating and air-conditioning are provided, Article 9.33.3.1. need not be complied with.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.36.2.2. Foundations (1) Continuous perimeter foundation walls are not required, but when they are provided, they shall comply with the requirements of this Part. (2) Where unit masonry columns are used, the height of such columns shall not exceed, (a) in the case of hollow masonry units, 4 times the least dimension of the units, (b) in the case of solid masonry units or hollow units with voids filled with concrete, 10 times the least dimension of the column, or (c) where the column is reinforced with at least four 13 mm diam bars and filled with concrete, 18 times the least dimension of the column. (3) Columns in excess of the height limitations of Clauses (2)(a) to (c) shall be designed in accordance with Part 4.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.36.2.3. Waterproofing and Dampproofing (1) Where
foundations below ground level and concrete floors on ground are used, they shall comply with Section 9.13.
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9.36.2.4. Smoke Alarms (1) Every
dwelling unit within the scope of this Section shall be provided with a smoke alarm in accordance with Subsection 9.10.19. 9.36.3. Tourist Accommodation
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.36.3.1. Buildings for Seasonal Tourist Accommodation or for Rent (1) Where
buildings are used or intended to be used for seasonal tourist accommodation or for rent, they shall comply with Sections 9.5. to 9.8. in addition to the requirements of this Section. Section 9.37. Log Construction 9.37.1. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.37.1.1. Material Requirements (1) Logs that are sound and free of fractures may be used for foundations, beams, posts and similar members, provided it can be shown by a structural analysis or tests or previous experience that the strength of the member is adequate for its intended purposes.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.37.1.2. Requirement for Wood Preservative (1) The portion of any log coming in contact with masonry or concrete at or below grade shall be treated with a wood preservative to prevent decay.
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9.37.1.3. Exterior Joints (1) All exterior joints between logs shall be rendered water-tight by methods such as machined joints, oakum packing, cement parging, chinking, caulking or a combination of these. 9.37.2. Walls
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.37.2.1. Logs (1) Walls may be built of natural or manufactured logs.
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9.37.2.2. Attachment of Logs (1) Walls made of logs in a horizontal position shall have interlocking intersections that will prevent the collection of water in the joints, or the horizontal logs shall butt to a vertical corner post to which the horizontal logs shall be firmly attached.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.37.2.3. Joining Logs (1) Each log in a horizontal position shall be scribed as close as possible to its bearer and fastened to the bearer in at least three places throughout its length, by dowels, continuous machined joints, vertical framing members or interlocking intersections or any combination of these, but in no case shall the distance between fastenings exceed 1 800 mm.
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9.37.2.4. Vertical Logs (1) Each log in a wall built of vertical logs shall be scribed to fit as closely as possible to the adjacent logs.
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9.37.2.5. Plates (1) Logs used in a vertical position shall have a plate at the top and a plate at the bottom and the plates shall be at least as wide as the largest end diameter of any of the logs. 9.37.3. Lintels
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.37.3.1. Support Over Openings (1) Logs placed in vertical position shall be supported over window and door openings by lintels meeting the requirements of Tables A-12 to A-16.
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9.37.3.2. Clearance (1) At every opening in a wall made of logs in a horizontal position where shrinkage can occur there shall be a clearance between the rough buck header and the lintel log of not less than 13 mm in width for each 300 mm of height to allow for settlement. Section 9.38. Park Model Trailers 9.38.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.38.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to manufactured buildings designed and constructed in conformance with CAN/CSA-Z241 Series, “Park Model Trailers”, and used or intended to be used as a seasonal recreational building of residential occupancy. 9.38.2. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.38.2.1. General (1) Except as provided in Subsection 9.38.3., a manufactured building
used or intended to be used as a seasonal recreational building
of residential occupancy is deemed to comply with this Code if it is designed and constructed in conformance with CAN/CSA-Z241 Series, “Park Model Trailers”. 9.38.3. Requirements
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.38.3.1. Other Building Components (1) The requirements of this Code shall apply to building
components designed and constructed outside the place of manufacture of a building described in Article 9.38.1.1.
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9.38.3.2. Spatial Separation (1) Buildings described in Article 9.38.1.1. shall comply with Section 9.10. where the building is, (a) used or intended to be used for seasonal tourist accommodation, or (b) leased or intended to be leased.
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9.38.3.3. Foundations and Anchorage (1) Buildings described in Article 9.38.1.1. shall be supported and anchored in conformance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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9.38.3.4. Proximity to Above Ground Electrical Conductors (1) Buildings described in Article 9.38.1.1. shall comply with Article 9.1.1.5. Section 9.39. Reinforced Concrete Slabs 9.39.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to, (a) reinforced concrete slabs that are suspended over cold rooms in basements, and are supported by foundation walls along the perimeter of the slab with no additional interior supports, and (b) slabs in which the clear span between supporting walls is not more than 2.5 m along the shortest dimension of the slab. (2) Slabs for conditions other than described in Sentence (1) shall be designed in accordance with Part 4. (3) This Section does not apply to reinforced concrete slabs intended to support motor vehicles.
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9.39.1.2. Concrete (1) Concrete shall conform to Section 9.3.
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9.39.1.3. Reinforcing Steel (1) Reinforcing steel shall conform to Grade 400 in CSA G30.18, “Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement”.
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9.39.1.4. Slab Construction (1) Concrete shall be cast against form work in accordance with CSA A23.1, “Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction”. (2) The slab shall be not less than 125 mm thick. (3) The slab shall be reinforced with 10M bars spaced not more than 200 mm o.c. in each direction, with 30 mm clear cover from the bottom of the slab to the first layer of bars, and the second layer of bars laid directly on top of the lower layer in the opposite direction. (4) The slab shall bear not less than 75 mm on the supporting foundation
walls and be anchored to the walls with 600 mm× 600 mm 10M bent dowels spaced at not more than 600 mm o.c. (5) Exposed slabs shall be sloped to effectively shed water away from the exterior wall. Section 9.40. Additional Requirements for Change of Use 9.40.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies where proposed construction in respect of an existing building will result in any of the following changes of use of all or part of the building: (a) a change of the major occupancy of all or part of a building
that is designated with a “Y” in Table 1.3.1.4. of Division C, (b) a suite
of a Group C major occupancy is converted into more than one suite of a Group C major occupancy, (c) a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to a major occupancy, (d) a building
or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building, or (e)  Revoked: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 134. (f) the use of a building or part of a building
is changed and the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building
cannot be determined. (2) For the purposes of this Section and Sentences 11.4.2.1.(1) and 11.4.2.5.(4), the changes of use set out in Clauses (1)(b) to (f) are also deemed to constitute a change in major occupancy. (3) The requirements of this Section are in addition to the requirements of other Parts of the Code as they apply to the proposed construction. 9.40.2. Additional Construction
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.2.1. Change of Use and Compensating Construction (1) Where proposed construction will result in a change of use described in Clauses 9.40.1.1.(1)(a) to (d), additional construction shall be required in order that the building or part of a building
subject to the change of use conforms to the requirements of Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.6., Article 9.7.2.3. Sentences 9.7.5.1.(2) and 9.7.6.2.(1) and (3), Articles 9.8.8.1. and 9.9.10.1., Subsection 9.10.17. and Sections 9.31., 9.32. and 9.34. as they apply to the new major occupancy that the building or part of a building is to support. (2) For the purposes of this Article, existing buildings
shall be classified as to their construction and occupancy as provided for in Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1).
Notes to Table A-37:
10.1.1.1. Scope (1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division A.
Notes to Table A-37:
10.1.1.2. Change in Major Occupancy (1) The following changes of use are also deemed to be a change in major occupancy
for the purposes of this Part: (a) a suite of a Group C major occupancy
is converted into more than one suite of a Group C major occupancy, (b) a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or Group A, Division 4 major occupancy is converted to a gaming premises, (c) a farm building or part of a farm building is changed to a major occupancy, (d) a building
or part of a building is changed to a post-disaster building, (e) a building
or part of a building is changed to a retirement home, or (f) the use of a building or part of a building
is changed and the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building
cannot be determined. Section 10.2. Classification of Existing Buildings 10.2.1. Classification
Notes to Table A-37:
10.2.1.1. Classification of Major Occupancy (1) Every existing building or part of it shall be classified according to its major occupancy in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 3.1.2.
Notes to Table A-37:
10.2.1.2. Classification According to Construction and Occupancy (1) For the purposes of this Part, existing buildings
shall be classified as to their construction and occupancy as provided for in Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1).
Notes to Table A-37:
10.2.1.3. Building Size and Construction (1) The requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. do not apply to this Part. Section 10.3. Requirements 10.3.1. General
Notes to Table A-37:
10.3.1.1. General (1) Except as provided in Section 10.4., a building
or part of a building subject to a change of major occupancy shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 3.2.6., Sections 3.7., 3.11. and 3.12., Sentences 6.2.2.1.(2), 6.2.3.9.(1) and 6.2.4.7.(1), Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Sentences 9.6.1.4.(3), (4) and (7) to (9), Article 9.7.2.3., Sentences 9.8.8.1.(5) to (9) and 9.9.10.1.(1) to (7), Subsection 9.10.17., Sections 9.31. and 9.32., and Subsections 9.34.1. to 9.34.3. as they apply to the new major occupancy that the building
or part of a building is to support. 10.3.2. Performance Level
Notes to Table A-37:
10.3.2.1. General (1) The performance level of a building
after the change of major occupancy shall not be less than the performance level prior to the change of major occupancy. (2) For the purposes of Sentence (1), reduction of performance level
shall be determined in accordance with Article 10.3.2.2.
Notes to Table A-37:
10.3.2.2. Reduction in Performance Level (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the performance level of a building or part of a building
is reduced where the existing structural floor and roof framing systems and their supporting members are not adequate to support the proposed dead loads and live loads of the new major occupancy that the building is to support. (2) The inadequacy of the existing structural floor or roof framing system and its supporting members to support the proposed dead loads and live loads does not reduce the performance level of the building if the portion of the floor affected by the proposed loads is restricted to the loading it will support and signs stating the restrictions are posted. (3) Except as provided in Section 10.4., the performance level of a building or part of a building
is reduced where the early warning and evacuation systems requirements of the building do not meet the early warning and evacuation systems requirements set out in Table 10.3.2.2.A. for the new major occupancy that the building
is to support. Table 10.3.2.2.A.   For Evaluation of Early Warning/Evacuation Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.2.2.(3) Column 1 Early Warning / Evacuation Evaluation   Column 2 Compliance Alternative (1) 

  Early Warning and Evacuation to be checked against   EARLY WARNING 

   (a)  access to exit widths based on occupant load in Subsection 3.3.1. or 9.9.3.;     

   (b)  exit widths based on occupant load in Subsection 3.4.3. or 9.9.3.;    (a)  Compliance alternatives as listed may be used. 

   (c)  exit signs in Subsection 3.4.5. or 9.9.11.; 

   (d) lighting of exits, lighting of access to exits and emergency lighting in Subsection 3.2.7. or 9.9.12.;     

   (e) fire alarm system in Subsection 3.2.4. or 9.10.18.;     

   (f)  smoke alarms in Subsection 9.10.19.;   EVACUATION 

   (g) travel distance and number of exits in other Parts of this Division;     

   (h) smoke control measures, and at least one elevator to permit transport of firefighters to all floors in hotels whose floor level is more than 18 m high, measured between grade and floor level of the top  storey as per Subsection 3.2.6.; and    (b)  Compliance alternatives as listed to access to exit and exit widths, number of exits, door release hardware, and travel distance may be used. 

    (i) door release hardware requirements in Articles 3.3.1.12. and 3.4.6.16., 

  and deficiencies shall be upgraded.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
10.4.1.1. Substitution (1) Except as provided in Sentence (3), a compliance alternative
to a requirement contained in Part 3, 4, 6 or 8 that is shown in Tables 11.5.1.1.A., 11.5.1.1.B., 11.5.1.1.C., 11.5.1.1.D/E. or 11.5.1.1.F. may be substituted for the requirement where the chief building official is satisfied that compliance with the requirement is impracticable because, (a) of structural or construction difficulties, or (b) it is detrimental to the preservation of a heritage building. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), a compliance alternative
to a requirement contained in Part 9 or 12 shown in Tables 11.5.1.1.C., 11.5.1.1.D/E. or 11.5.1.1.F. may be substituted for the requirement without satisfying the chief building official that the requirement is impracticable. (3) Where the building has been in existence for less than five years, compliance alternatives may only be used in respect of requirements of this Division that are referenced in Sentences 10.3.2.2.(3), (5) and Table 10.3.2.2.B. O. Reg. 332/12, Division B, Part 10; O. Reg. 151/13, ss. 31, 32; O. Reg. 191/14, s. 128; O. Reg. 139/17, ss. 136, 137. Part 11   Renovation Section   11.1.   General 

      11.1.1.   Scope 

      11.1.2.   Application 

            

  Section   11.2.   Classification of Existing Buildings 

      11.2.1.   Classification 

            

  Section   11.3.   Proposed Construction 

      11.3.1.   New and Existing Building Systems 

      11.3.2.   Extension of Buildings 

      11.3.3.   Renovation 

      11.3.4.   Plumbing 

      11.3.5.   Sewage Systems 

            

  Section   11.4.   Performance Level Evaluation and Compensating Construction 

      11.4.1.   General 

      11.4.2.   Reduction in Performance Level 

      11.4.3.   Compensating Construction 

            

  Section   11.5.   Compliance Alternatives  

      11.5.1.   Compliance Alternatives Section 11.1. General 11.1.1. Scope
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.1.1.1. Scope (1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division A.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.1.1.2. Definitions (1) In this Part, Building system means a combination of elements or components that form a complete major division of construction in the design of a building or part of a building, including a structural or framing system, a waterproofing system, a drainage system, an exterior cladding system, a roofing system, a window system, a partition system, a corridor system, a stair system, a fire alarm and detection system, a sprinkler system or a heating, ventilation or air-conditioning system, a foundation
system, a standpipe and hose system, a flooring system, a plumbing system, a sewage system or an electrical system. 11.1.2. Application 11.1.2.1. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair (1) Where an existing building is subject to extension, material alteration or repair, (a) the proposed construction
shall comply with Section 11.3., and (b) the performance level of the building shall be evaluated and compensating construction shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 11.4. Section 11.2. Classification of Existing Buildings 11.2.1. Classification
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.2.1.1. Construction Index and Hazard Index (1) Where proposed
construction will result in the change of major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to another major occupancy, the building shall be classified as to its, (a)  construction on the basis of its construction index as provided for in this Part, including Table 11.2.1.1.A., and (b)  occupancy
on the basis of its hazard index as provided for in this Part, including Tables 11.2.1.1.B. to 11.2.1.1.N. (2) Small or medium sized existing buildings as determined in Tables 11.2.1.1.B. to 11.2.1.1.N. facing multiple streets
may be assigned a hazard index credit of 1, which may be subtracted from the hazard index of the proposed
major occupancy to reduce the additional upgrading required by Table 11.4.3.4.A. provided, (a) the building
does not contain a Group B, Division 1, a Group C, or a Group F, Division 1 occupancy, and (b) firefighting access complying with Articles 3.2.5.1. to 3.2.5.5. or Subsection 9.10.20. is provided. (3) The requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. do not apply to this Part.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.2.1.2. Multiple Occupancies (1) The classification of an existing building of multiple occupancy under Article 11.2.1.1. shall be applied according to Articles 3.2.2.5. to 3.2.2.8.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.2.1.3. Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations (1) Nothing in this Part relieves an applicant from complying with the requirements of Article 3.1.3.2. or 9.10.9.12. Section 11.3. Proposed Construction 11.3.1. New and Existing Building Systems
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.1.1. Material Alteration or Repair of a Building System (1) Where an existing building system is materially altered or repaired, the performance level of the building after the material alteration or repair shall be at least equal to the performance level of the building prior to the material alteration or repair.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.1.2. New Building Systems and Extension of Existing Building Systems (1) Except as provided in Article 11.3.3.1. and Section 11.5., the design and construction of a new building system
or the extension of an existing building system, shall comply with all other Parts. 11.3.2. Extension of Buildings
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.2.1. Portion of Extended Buildings (1) Where an existing building is extended, (a) this Part applies to the existing portion of the building, and (b) the extended portion of the building shall comply with all other Parts. (2) Revoked: O. Reg. 361/13, s. 97 (2). 11.3.3. Renovation
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.3.1. Basic Renovation (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 11.3.3.2., construction
may be carried out to maintain the existing performance level of all or part of an existing building, by the reuse, relocation or extension of the same or similar materials or components, to retain the existing character, structural uniqueness, heritage value, or aesthetic appearance of all or part of the building, if the construction will not adversely affect the early warning and evacuation systems, fire separations
or the structural adequacy or will not create an unhealthy environment in the building. (2) Construction in respect of a Group B, Division 3 occupancy, a hotel or a retirement home may be carried out in accordance with Sentence (1) only if the construction will be in conformance with the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.3.2. Extensive Renovation (1) Where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed in an existing building and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed in the building, structural and fire-resistance elements shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of the other Parts. (2) Except as provided in Section 11.5., the proposed construction
within an existing suite shall comply with the requirements of Section 3.8. where, (a) new interior walls or floor assemblies are installed, (b) the suite
has an area greater than 300 m2, and (c) the suite
is located in, (i) a floor area where the existing difference in elevation between the adjacent ground level and the floor level is not more than 200 mm, or (ii) a normally occupied floor area which is accessible by a passenger type elevator or other platform equipped passenger elevating device from an entrance
storey where the existing difference in elevation between the adjacent ground level and the entrance storey
level is not more than 200 mm. (3) Except as provided in Section 11.5., the proposed construction
within an existing suite, other than a suite described in Sentence (2) or a suite in a building described in Clause 3.8.1.1.(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d), shall comply with the requirements of Sentences 3.8.1.3.(6), 3.8.2.3.(6), 3.8.3.1.(6), 3.8.3.3.(19), 3.8.3.7.(1), 3.8.3.15.(5) and 3.8.3.16.(4) where new interior walls or floor assemblies are installed. (4) Except as provided in Sentence (5), where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed on any storey in an existing building
and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed, the storey shall be sprinklered if, (a) the storey
will contain a Group C major occupancy, and (b) the building
is over 3 storeys in building height. (5) Sentence (4) does not apply where the building, (a) conforms to Subclause 3.2.2.44.(1)(a)(ii), and (b) contains dwelling units having means of egress conforming to Sentence 3.3.4.4.(8). (6) Where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed in an existing building
or part of an existing building that is a retirement home, the following requirements apply: (a) the retirement home shall be sprinklered, (b) a voice communication system conforming to Article 3.2.4.23. shall be provided in the building, if Clause 3.2.6.8.(1)(b) or (c), as applicable, requires that such a voice communication system be provided in the building, and (c) doors to suites
and sleeping rooms not within suites in the retirement home, other than doors leading directly to the exterior, shall be equipped with self-closing devices. 11.3.4. Plumbing
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.4.1. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair (1) Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., when an existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair, Part 7 applies, (a) to the design and construction of plumbing in the extensions and those parts of the building subject to material alteration and repair, and (b) to plumbing
which is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair. 11.3.5. Sewage Systems
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.5.1. Existing Septic Tanks (1) Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., where an existing septic tank is subject to material alteration, repair or replacement, the construction of the septic tank
shall comply with Part 8.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.3.5.2. Vertical Separations and Existing Sewage Systems (1) Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., where an existing sewage system is extended or is subject to material alteration or repair, the requirements respecting the vertical separation to the water table set out in Part 8 apply to the extended, altered or repaired portions of the sewage system as well as to the existing portions of the sewage system. Section 11.4. Performance Level Evaluation and Compensating Construction 11.4.1. General
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.1.1. Performance Level (1) The performance level of a building
after construction shall not be less than the performance level of the building
prior to construction. (2) For the purposes of Sentence (1), reduction of performance level
shall be determined in accordance with Subsection 11.4.2. (3) Where the proposed construction would reduce the performance level of an existing building, compensating construction shall be required in conformance with Subsection 11.4.3. 11.4.2. Reduction in Performance Level
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.1. Structural (1) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where after proposed construction in all or part of an existing building, (a) the major occupancy will change to a different major occupancy, (b) the occupant load will increase by more than 15%, or (c) the live load will increase due to change in use within the same major occupancy, and the existing structural floor and roof framing systems and their supporting members after the construction are not adequate to support the proposed dead loads and live loads.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.2. Increase in Occupant Load (1) Except as provided in Sentences 11.4.2.5.(2) and (3), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load of an existing building
by more than 15%. (2) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load by 15% or less and the new occupant load will be more than 15% above the occupant load for which a fire alarm system is required under Sentence 3.2.4.1.(2). (3) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load by 15% or less and the new occupant load will be more than 15% above the existing exit capacity as required under Article 3.4.3.2.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.3. Change of Major Occupancy (1) Except as provided in Sentence 11.4.2.5.(4), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will result in, (a) the change of the major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to another major occupancy
of a greater hazard index, (b) the conversion of a suite of a Group C major occupancy into more than one suite
of Group C major occupancy, (c) the conversion of a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy into a gaming premises, (d) the change of a farm building or part of a farm building to a major occupancy, (e) the change of a building or part of a building
to a post-disaster building, (f) the change of a building or part of a building
to a retirement home, or (g) the change in use of a building or part of a building
where the previous major occupancy
of the building or part of the building cannot be determined. (2) For the purpose of this Article and Sentences 11.4.2.1.(1) and 11.4.2.5.(4), the change of use set out in Clauses (1)(b) to (g) is also deemed to constitute a change in major occupancy. (3) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where the early warning and evacuation systems requirements of other Parts for the proposed major occupancy exceed those of the existing building. (4) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where the proposed major occupancy in the building is not separated from the adjoining major occupancies by fire separations having fire-resistance ratings
conforming to Tables 3.1.3.1. and 11.4.3.4.B. (5) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where the occupancy of all or part of an existing building of combustible construction is changed to a new major occupancy
that would require the building, if it were a new building, to be of noncombustible construction or to be constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.43A. or 3.2.2.50A. (6) Despite Clause (1)(a), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction
will result in the change of the major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to a Group C major occupancy in a building over 3 storeys in building height, except in a building conforming to Subclause 3.2.2.44.(1)(a)(ii) and having an egress facility conforming to Sentence 3.3.4.4.(8).
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.4. Plumbing (1) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where the existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair, and plumbing
in the existing building is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.5. Sewage Systems (1) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where the existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair and a sewage system serving the existing building
is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair of the existing building. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load of an existing building, and the new occupant load will result in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the
building, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeding the capacity of any component of a sewage system serving the building. (3) The performance level of an existing dwelling unit is reduced where proposed construction that, (a) increases the number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit, (b) exceeds 15% of the finished area of the dwelling unit, or (c) adds new plumbing fixtures to the dwelling unit, will result in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the dwelling unit, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeding the capacity of any component of a sewage system
serving the dwelling unit. (4) The performance level of an existing building
is reduced where proposed construction will result in the change of a major occupancy of all or part of the existing building to another major occupancy and, (a) the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the proposed major occupancy, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeds the capacity of any component of a sewage system serving the building, or (b) the type or amount of sanitary sewage which will, under the proposed major occupancy, be discharged to a sewage system serving the building, is prohibited by Article 8.1.3.1.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.2.6. Extension of Buildings of Combustible Construction (1) The performance level of an existing building
of combustible construction is reduced where the existing building is extended by adding a storey or storeys such that the extended building will be more than four storeys in building height. 11.4.3. Compensating Construction
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.1. General (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Subsection 11.4.2., compensating construction
shall be carried out in accordance with this Subsection. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), compensating construction
required under this Subsection applies to the part of the building
being altered and shall include, (a)  fire separations, with the required fire-resistance ratings, separating the part being altered from the floor areas immediately above and below and from the immediate adjacent areas, and (b)  access to exits and exits from the building, where the alteration adversely affects the exit system of the building. (3) Compensating construction required under this Subsection applies to the existing building systems that are adversely affected by the proposed construction.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.2. Structural (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.1.(1), (a) remedial measures shall be taken to support the proposed loads, or (b) the portion of the floor affected by the proposed loads shall be restricted to the loading it will support and signs stating the restrictions shall be posted.
Notes to Table 10.3.2.2.B.:
11.4.3.3. Increase in Occupant Load (1) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.2.(1), (2) or (3), the building
shall be evaluated, and the early warning and evacuation systems shall be upgraded, in conformance with the applicable requirements of Table 11.4.3.3. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply in a Group C occupancy where the new total occupant load is, (a) 14 persons or fewer in a boarding, lodging or rooming house, except that where the
occupant load is between 10 and 15 persons, an interconnected system of smoke alarms in corridors near stairways is required, or (b) 16 persons or fewer in a building containing residential suites
which are dwelling units, except that where the occupant load is between 10 and 17 persons, an interconnected system of smoke alarms in corridors near stairways is required. (3) Where the performance level of an existing building
is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.2.(1), additional construction
shall be required in order that the building or part of the building subject to the increase in occupant load conforms to the requirements of Sentence 6.2.2.1.(2), Subsection 3.7.4. and Article 9.31.1.1.