jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.32.3.13. Installation (1) Installation of fans and heat recovery ventilators shall be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for minimizing noise and vibration transmission and achieving the required sound rating. (2) Where flow-regulating dampers are required, they shall be adjustable and accessible without requiring the removal of fans, motors, or insulating materials and without the need for specialized tools. (3) Ventilation equipment shall be accessible for inspection, maintenance, repair and cleaning. (4) Ventilation equipment installed in unheated spaces shall be installed so as to avoid condensation of moisture on fans and motors in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Section 9.33. Heating and Air-Conditioning 9.33.1. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.1.1. Design and Installation Requirements (1) The design and installation of central heating systems including requirements for combustion air, shall conform to the requirements in Part 6 and to this Section. (2) The design and installation of air-conditioning systems shall conform to Part 6. (3) Repairs, adjustments or component replacements that change the capacity or extent of safety of an existing heating, ventilating or air-conditioning system and that alter the method of operation shall conform to this Code.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.1.2. Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (1) The design, construction and installation, including the provision of combustion air, of solid-fuel burning appliances and equipment, including stoves, ranges and space heaters, shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365-M, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment”.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.2.1. Residential Heating Systems (1) Residential buildings intended for use in the winter months on a continuing basis shall be equipped with heating facilities conforming to this Section. 9.33.3. Design Temperatures
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 Municipality as set out in Supplementary Standard SB-1, using 2.5 per cent design temperature criteria. 9.33.4. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.4.2. Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors (1) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a suite of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide detector 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 detector 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 detector 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 detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the dwelling unit.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.33.4.3. Installation and Conformance to Standards (1) The carbon monoxide detector 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 detector, (b) be wired so that its activation will activate all carbon monoxide detectors 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 detectors are permitted to be battery operated. Section 9.34. Electrical Facilities 9.34.1. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.1.5. Wiring and Cables (1) Except for dwelling units and except as required in Sentence (2), electrical wiring and cables installed in buildings permitted to be of combustible construction shall conform to Sentence 3.1.4.3.(1). (2) Where a concealed space in a floor or ceiling assembly is used as a plenum, electrical wiring and cables within the plenum shall conform to Sentence 3.6.4.3.(1). 9.34.2. Lighting Outlets
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.2.2. Outlets in 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 dwelling units. (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).
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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 4 or more risers in dwelling units. (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.:
9.34.2.6. 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. (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)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3


Room or Space

Minimum Illumination, lx 

Minimum Lighting Power Density, W/M2 of floor area (incandescent lighting)


Storage rooms

50

5


Service rooms and laundry areas

200

20


Garages

50

5


Public water closet rooms

100

10


Service hallways and stairways

50

5 


Recreation rooms

100

10


Recreational camps and camps for housing of workers hallways, corridors, stairways and sleeping areas

100

10


Kitchen

500

50


All other rooms

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 9.9.11. 9.34.4. Service Entrance Requirements
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.4.1. Meter Mounting Device (1) Except in the case of externally mounted read-outs, each new residential consumer service of 200 amperes or less shall have a meter mounting device located outdoors in an accessible location. (2) For the purposes of this Subsection, the front of the building is the side nearest the utility distribution line.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.4.2. Location of Meter Mounting Device (1) Meter mounting devices shall be installed on the wall of the building or where that is not possible, on a separate support, so that the midpoint of the meter after installation will be 1 750 mm ±100 mm from finished grade. (2) Meter mounting devices shall be located not more than 3 m back from the front of the single family and semi-detached homes.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.4.3. Location of Consumer Service Standpipe (1) For an underground supply, the bottom of the consumer service standpipe shall be located not more than 3 m from the corner of the building. (2) For an overhead supply, the top of the consumer service standpipe shall be located not more than 3 m from the corner of the building except that where this location does not permit a 4.5 m clearance at the point of attachment of the service conductors to the building, the top of the standpipe may be extended to a point not more than half way along the building.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.4.4. Meter Mounting Device (1) The meter mounting device shall be, (a) one hundred ampere capacity except when the service equipment is to be greater, (b) standardized for each service size, and (c) capable of accepting 2 in. IPS conduit of steel, aluminum, copper or PVC if intended for underground service entrance.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.34.4.5. Underground Service (1) For consumer services supplied underground, (a) a 2 in. IPS steel, aluminum, copper or PVC conduit shall be attached to the bottom of the meter-mounting device and shall terminate in the earth at a point at least 900 mm below grade and a conduit bushing shall be attached to the conduit in the earth, and (b) the conductors on the line side of the meter and those on the load side of the meter shall not be installed in the same conduit. 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 single dwelling unit.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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.
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 dwelling unit directly or by a breezeway shall be approximately the same depth as the main building foundation. (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 may be supported on wood mud sills provided the garage is not of masonry or masonry veneer construction.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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 Articles 9.36.3.1. and 9.36.2.4. and Subsection 9.10.15., 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 Sentences (4) and (5), 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. (5) Where thermal insulation is provided, the minimum thermal resistance of insulation in Table 12.3.2.1. need not be provided.
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 diameter 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.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
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 providing 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.:
9.37.3.2. 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. Reserved Section 9.39. Park Model Trailers 9.39.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.1.1. 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. 9.39.2. General
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.2.1. General (1) Except as provided in Subsection 9.39.3., 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”. 9.39.3. Requirements
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.3.1. 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 9.39.1.1.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.3.2. Spatial Separation (1) Buildings described in Article 9.39.1.1. 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.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.3.3. Foundations and Anchorage (1) Buildings described in Article 9.39.1.1. shall be supported and anchored in conformance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.39.3.4. Proximity to Above Ground Electrical Conductors (1) Buildings described in Article 9.39.1.1. shall comply with Article 9.1.1.5. Section 9.40. Reinforced Concrete Slabs 9.40.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.1.1. 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 2 500 mm 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.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.1.2. Concrete (1) Concrete shall conform to Section 9.3.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.1.3. Reinforcing Steel (1) Reinforcing steel shall conform to Grade 400 in CAN/CSA-G30.18-M, “Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement”.
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.40.1.4. Slab Construction (1) Concrete shall be cast against form work in accordance with CAN/CSA-A23.1-M, “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 on centre 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 × 600 mm 10M bent dowels spaced at not more than 600 mm on centre. (5) Exposed slabs shall be sloped to effectively shed water away from the exterior wall. Section 9.41. Additional Requirements for Change of Use 9.41.1. Scope
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.41.1.1. 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) 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 (e) shall also be 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. 9.41.2. Additional Construction
Notes to Table 9.32.3.10.A.:
9.41.2.1. Change of Use and Compensating Construction (1) Where proposed construction will result in a change of use described in Clauses 9.41.1.1.(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 9.7., 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. (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:
10.1.1.2. Change in Major Occupancy (1) The following changes of use shall also be 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, or (e) 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.
Notes to Table A-37:
10.1.1.3. Definitions (1) In this Part, the following words and terms have the meaning that they are given in Article 11.1.1.2.: Building system Section 10.2. Classification of Existing Buildings 10.2.1. Classification
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:
10.3.1.1. 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., 3.12., Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.7., 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

Column 2


Early Warning / Evacuation Evaluation

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.;

(a) Compliance alternatives as listed may be used.


(b) exit widths based on occupant load in Subsection 3.4.3. or 9.9.3.;


(c) exit signs in Subsection 3.4.5. or 9.9.10.;


(d) lighting of exits, lighting of access to exits and emergency lighting in Subsection 3.2.7. or 9.9.11.;


(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 fire fighters 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 3.4.6.15.,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. 350/06, Division B, Part 10; O. Reg. 137/07, ss. 67, 68; O. Reg. 503/09, s. 211. 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.:
11.1.1.2. 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 construction index as provided for in this Part including Table 11.2.1.1.A., and (b) occupancy on the basis of 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) fire fighting access complying with Articles 3.2.5.1., 3.2.5.2., 3.2.5.3., 3.2.5.4. and 3.2.5.5. or Subsection 9.10.20. (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.:
11.3.1.2. 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. 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, the structural adequacy or create an unhealthy environment in the building. (2) Construction in respect of a hotel may only be carried out in accordance with Sentence (1) provided that the construction will be in conformance with Part 9 of Division B of the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.
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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) the existing interior walls or floor assemblies within the suite are substantially removed in an existing building, (b) new interior walls or floor assemblies are installed, (c) the suite has an area greater than 300 m2, and (d) the suite is located on, (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 described in Sentence (4), 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. (4) Sentence (3) 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.(9). 11.3.4. Plumbing
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11.3.4.1. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair  (1) Notwithstanding 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
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11.3.5.1. Existing Septic Tanks (1) Notwithstanding 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. Section 11.4. Performance Level Evaluation and Compensating Construction 11.4.1. General
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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
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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.
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11.4.2.2. Increase in Occupant Load (1) Except as required 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.
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11.4.2.3. Change of Major Occupancy (1) Except as required in Sentence 11.4.2.5.(4), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will result in, (a) except as provided in Sentence (6), 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) a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy is converted to 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 is to a post-disaster building, or (f) 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 (f) shall also be 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 constructed of noncombustible construction. (6) 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.(9).
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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.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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11.4.3.4. Change in Major Occupancy (1) Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(1), additional upgrading shall be required in conformance with Table 11.4.3.4.A. and so that the construction index of the building is increased to at least equal the hazard index of the new major occupancy that the building is to support. (2) A building or part of the building subject to change of major occupancy shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 3.2.6., Sections 3.7., 3.11., 3.12., Sentences 6.2.2.1.(2), 6.2.3.9.(1) and 6.2.4.7.(10), Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.7., 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 the building is to support. (3) Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(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. (4) Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(4), upgrading of those systems shall be required in conformance with the applicable requirements of Article 3.1.3.1. and Table 11.4.3.4.B. (5) Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(5) the requirement for noncombustible construction is satisfied if the building is sprinklered. (6) Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(6), the storey subject to the change shall be sprinklered.
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11.4.3.5. Plumbing (1) Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.4.(1), upgrading of plumbing in the existing building which is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair shall be required in conformance with Part 7.
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11.4.3.6. Sewage Systems (1) Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Article 11.4.2.5., upgrading of a sewage system which is adversely affected by the construction, increase in occupant load, increase in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow or change in amount or type of sanitary sewage shall be required in conformance with Part 8. Section 11.5. Compliance Alternatives 11.5.1. Compliance Alternatives
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11.5.1.1. Compliance Alternatives (1) A compliance alternative shown in Table 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 a requirement contained in Part 3, 4, 6 or 8 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) A compliance alternative shown in Table 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 a requirement contained in Part 9 or 12 without satisfying the chief building official that compliance with the requirement is impracticable. Table 11.2.1.1.A.   Construction Index Forming Part of Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5


Fire-Resistance Rating

Type of Construction

C.I.(2)


Floors over Basement

Other Floors

Roof

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


3 h

3 h

1.5 h

Noncombustible

8(1)


2 h

2 h

1 h

Noncombustible

7


1 h

1 h

45 min

Noncombustible

6


45 min

45 min

0 h

Noncombustible

5


45 min

45 min

45 min

Heavy Timber

5


45 min

45 min

45 min

Combustible

5


45 min

0 h

0 h

Noncombustible

4


45 min

45 min

0 h

Combustible

4


30 min

0 h

0 h

Noncombustible

3


30 min

30 min

0 h

Combustible

3


0 h

30 min

0 h

Combustible

2


0 h

0 h

0 h

Combustible

1(1)
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12.1.1.2. Application (1) This Part applies to resource conservation in the design and construction of buildings. Section 12.2. Energy Efficiency 12.2.1. General
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12.2.1.1. Energy Efficiency Design (1) Sentences (2) to (5) apply to construction for which a permit has been applied for before January 1, 2012. (2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (5) and permitted in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall be designed to good engineering practice such as described in, (a) the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rrise Residential Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10, or (b) the CCBFC, “Model National Energy Code of Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10. (3) The energy efficiency of a building or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall, (a) conform to the thermal insulation requirements of Subsection 12.3.2., (b) conform to the thermal design requirements of Subsection 12.3.3., (c) provide a rating of 80 or more when evaluated in accordance with NRCan “EnerGuide for New Houses: Administrative and Technical Procedures”, or (d) conform to Supplementary Standard SB-12. (4) The energy efficiency of a building or part of a building may conform to the design requirements of Subsection 12.3.4. if the building or part of the building, (a) is within the scope of Part 9, (b) does not contain a residential occupancy, (c) does not use electric space heating, and (d) is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months. (5) Sentence (1) does not apply to, (a) farm buildings, and (b) buildings intended primarily for manufacturing or commercial or industrial processing.