jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 5 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 2 700 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 1 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
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3.2.2.49. Group D, Any Height, Any Area (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.50. to 3.2.2.56., a building classified as Group D shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered if it is regulated by Subsection 3.2.6., (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, (d) if the building is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in building height this requirement is waived, and (e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.50. Group D, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.50. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in building height this requirement is waived, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.50.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.50.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

not limited

not limited

not limited


2

7 200

not limited

not limited


3

4 800

6 000

7 200


4

3 600

4 500

5 400


5

2 800

3 600

4 320


6

2 400

3 000

3 600
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3.2.2.51. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 2 storeys in building height, (ii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, (iii) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height, (iv) not more than 8 640 m2 if 5 storeys in building height, or (v) not more than 7 200 m2 if 6 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.52. Group D, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 3 600 m2. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.53. Group D, up to 3 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.53. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than, (i) 2 400 m2 if facing one street, (ii) 3 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or (iii) 3 600 m2 if facing 3 streets, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction. Table 3.2.2.53.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 3 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.53.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

4 800

6 000

7 200


2

2 400

3 000

3 600


3

1 600

2 000

2 400
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.54. Group D, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 14 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 7 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 4 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.55. Group D, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.55. Table 3.2.2.55.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.55.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

1 000

1 250

1 500


2

800

1 000)

1 200 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.56. Group D, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 3 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 2 400 m2 if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.57. Group E, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.58. to 3.2.2.62., a building classified as Group E shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.58. Group E, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 1 800 m2. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.59. Group E, up to 3 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.59. Table 3.2.2.59.   Maximum Building Area, Group E, up to 3 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.59.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

1 500

1 500

1 500


2

1 200

1 500

1 500


3

800

1 000

1 500 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is of noncombustible construction or is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction, and (e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the fire separation.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.60. Group E, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 7 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 3 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 2 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the fire separation.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.61. Group E, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.61. Table 3.2.2.61.   Maximum Building Area, Group E, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.61.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

1 000

1 250

1 500


2

600

750

900 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.62. Group E, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 3 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.63. Group F, Division 1, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.64. to 3.2.2.66., a building classified as Group F, Division 1 shall conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than, (i) 9 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 4 500 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 3 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 2 250 m2 if 4 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.64. Group F, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 3 600 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 1 200 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of heavy timber construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.65. Group F, Division 1, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.66. Group F, Division 1, One Storey (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination provided, (a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than 800 m2.
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3.2.2.67. Group F, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.68. to 3.2.2.72., a building classified as Group F, Division 2 shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.68. Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.68.A. or Table 3.2.2.68.B. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) if the building is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.68.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.68.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

9 000

11 250

13 500


2

4 500

5 625

6 750


3

3 000

3 750

4 500


4

2 250

2 810

3 375


5

1 800

2 250

2 700


6

1 500

1 875

2 250 Table 3.2.2.68.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.68.(1)  Column 1

Column 2


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


1

27 000


2

13 500


3

9 000


4

6 750


5

5 400


6

4 500
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.69. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.69.A. or Table 3.2.2.69.B. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) if the building is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.69.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.69.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

6 000

7 500

9 000


2

3 000

3 750

4 500


3

2 000

2 500

3 000


4

1 500

1 875

2 250 Table 3.2.2.69.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.69.(1)  Column 1

Column 2


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


1

18 000


2

9 000


3

6 000


4

4 500
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.70. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.70.A. or Table 3.2.2.70.B. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (c) if the building is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in buildings not more than 1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than, (i) 1 600 m2 if facing 1 street, (ii) 2 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or (iii) 2 400 m2 if facing 3 streets, (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction, and (e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.70.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.70.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2 


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

3 200

4 000

4 800


2

1 600

2 000

2 400


3

1 070

1 340

1 600


4

800

1 000

1 200 Table 3.2.2.70.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.70.(1)  Column 1

Column 2


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


1

9 600


2

4 800


3

3 200


4

2 400
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.71. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.71. Table 3.2.2.71.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.71.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

1 000

1 250

1 500


2

600

750

900 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.72. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 4 500 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.73. Group F, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.74. to 3.2.2.83., a building classified as Group F, Division 3 shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered if it is regulated by Subsection 3.2.6., (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, except that floor assemblies are permitted to be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h in a storage garage with all storeys constructed as open-air storeys, (c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, (d) if the building is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.74. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.74. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.74.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.74.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

not limited

not limited

not limited


2

7 200

9 000

10 800


3

4 800

6 000

7 200


4

3 600

4 500

5 400


5

2 880

3 600

4 320


6

2 400

3 000

3 600
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3.2.2.75. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 1 storey in building height, (ii) not more than 21 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, (iv) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height, (v) not more than 8 640 m2 if 5 storeys in building height, or (vi) not more than 7 200 m2 if 6 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
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3.2.2.76. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.76. Table 3.2.2.76.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.76.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

4 800

6 000

7 200


2

2 400

3 000

3 600


3

1 600

2 000

2 400


4

1 200

1 500

1 800 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than, (i) 2 400 m2 if facing 1 street, (ii) 3 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or (iii) 3 600 m2 if facing 3 streets, and (d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.77. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 14 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 7 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 4 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 3 600 m2 if 4 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.78. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.78. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction. Table 3.2.2.78.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.78.(1)  Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4


No. of Storeys

Maximum Area, m2


Facing 1 Street

Facing 2 Streets

Facing 3 Streets


1

1 600

2 000

2 400


2

800

1 000

1 200
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.79. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 7 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 2 400 m2 if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.80. Group F, Division 3, One Storey (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to be of heavy timber construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination provided, (a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b) it has a building area is not more than, (i) 5 600 m2 if facing 1 street, (ii) 7 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or (iii) 8 400 m2 if facing 3 streets.
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3.2.2.81. Group F, Division 3, One Storey, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to be of heavy timber construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 16 800 m2.
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3.2.2.82. Group F, Division 3, One Storey, Any Area, Low Fire Load Occupancy (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided it is, (a) not more than 1 storey in building height, (b) used solely for low fire load occupancies such as, (i) power generating plants, or (ii) plants for the manufacture or storage of noncombustible materials, and (c) not limited in building area. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.83. Group F, Division 3, Storage Garages up to 22 m High (1) A building used as a storage garage with all storeys constructed as open-air storeys and having no other occupancy above it is permitted to have its floor, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies constructed without a fire-resistance rating provided it is, (a) of noncombustible construction, (b) not more than 22 m high, measured between grade and the ceiling level of the top storey, (c) not more than 10 000 m2 in building area, and (d) designed so that every portion of each floor area is within 60 m of an exterior wall opening. 3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
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3.2.3.2. Area of Exposing Building Face (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2), and (3), the area of an exposing building face shall be calculated as the total area of exterior wall facing in one direction on any side of a building measured from the finished ground level to the uppermost ceiling. (2) If a building is divided by fire separations into fire compartments, the area of exposing building face is permitted to be calculated for each fire compartment provided the fire separations have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (3) In a building that contains an interconnected floor space, the area of the exposing building face for the interconnected floor space is permitted to be determined by considering each storey as a separate fire compartment notwithstanding openings through the floor assemblies.
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3.2.3.3. Wall Enclosing Attic or Roof Space (1) An exterior wall enclosing an attic or roof space and located above an exposing building face, shall be constructed in conformance with the requirements for the exposing building face. 3.2.3.4. Reserved
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3.2.3.5. Wall with Limiting Distance Less Than 1.2 m (1) Openings in a wall that has a limiting distance less than 1.2 m shall be protected by closures whose fire-protection rating is in conformance with the fire-resistance rating required for the wall. (2) Wired glass or glass block shall not be used for a closure referred to in Sentence (1).
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3.2.3.6. Combustible Projections (1) Except for a building containing one or 2 dwelling units only, combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that could expose an adjacent building to fire spread and are more than 1 000 mm above ground level, including balconies, platforms, canopies, eave projections and stairs, shall not be permitted within, (a) 1 200 mm of a property line or the centreline of a public way, or (b) 2 400 mm of a combustible projection on another building on the same property.
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.3.7. Construction of Exposing Building Face (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.3.10. and 3.2.3.11, if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.A. or Table 3.2.3.1.C. for a Group A, B, C, D or Group F, Division 3 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings not more than 10% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall be, (a) of noncombustible construction having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (b) clad with noncombustible cladding. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (7) and Articles 3.2.3.10. and 3.2.3.11., if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.A. or Table 3.2.3.1.C. for a Group A, B, C, D or Group F, Division 3 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings more than 10% but not more than 25% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall, (a) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (b) be clad with noncombustible cladding. (3) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.3.10. and 3.2.3.11., if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.A. or Table 3.2.3.1.C. for a Group A, B, C, D or Group F, Division 3 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings more than 25% but less than 100% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (4) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.3.10., if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.B. or Table 3.2.3.1.D. for a Group E, or Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings not more than 10% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall be, (a) of noncombustible construction having a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, and (b) clad with noncombustible cladding. (5) Except as permitted by Sentence (7) and Article 3.2.3.10., if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.B. or Table 3.2.3.1.D. for a Group E, or Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings more than 10% but not more than 25% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall, (a) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, and (b) be clad with noncombustible cladding. (6) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.3.10., if a limiting distance shown in Table 3.2.3.1.B. or Table 3.2.3.1.D. for a Group E, or Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancy classification permits an exposing building face to have unprotected openings more than 25% but less than 100% of the exposing building face, the exposing building face shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (7) The requirements of Clauses (2)(b) and (5)(b) are waived for a wall assembly that complies with the requirements of Article 3.1.5.5. (8) The construction requirements for the exposing building face that are required by Sentences (1) to (6) shall be satisfied before applying the increased opening area permitted by Sentence 3.2.3.12.(1).
Note to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.3.8. Protection of Exterior Building Face (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (3) and in addition to the requirements of Sentences 3.2.3.7.(2), (3), (5) and (6), foamed plastic insulation used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height shall be protected on its exterior surface by, (a) concrete or masonry not less than 25 mm thick, or (b) noncombustible material that complies with the criteria for testing and conditions of acceptance of Sentence (2) when tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S101-M, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (2) The criteria for testing and the conditions of acceptance for a wall assembly to satisfy the requirements of Clause (1)(b) are that, (a) the fire exposed area of the wall assembly shall be not less than 9.3 m2 and have no dimension less than 2 750 mm, (b) the exposed surface will include typical vertical and horizontal joints, (c) the test shall be continued for not less than 15 min and the standard time/temperature curve of the referenced standard shall be followed, (d) the noncombustible protective material will remain in place and no through openings will develop that are visible when viewed normal to the face of the material, and (e) the noncombustible protective material will not disintegrate in a manner that would permit fire to propagate along the surface of the test assembly. (3) The requirements of Sentence (1) are waived for wall assemblies that comply with the requirements of Article 3.1.5.5.
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3.2.3.9. Protection of Structural Members (1) Structural members, including beams, columns and arches, placed wholly or partly outside an exterior face of a building that are less than 3 m from the property line or centreline of a public thoroughfare shall be protected from exterior fire by fire protection having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. for their protection from interior fires, but not less than 1 h. (2) Structural members of heavy timber construction, including beams, columns and arches, placed wholly or partly outside an exterior face of a building and 3 m or more from the property line or centreline of a public thoroughfare need not be covered with noncombustible cladding.
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3.2.3.10. Unlimited Unprotected Openings (1) An exposing building face of an open-air storey in a storage garage is permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings provided it has a limiting distance not less than 3 m. (2) The exposing building face of a storey that faces a street and is at the same level as the street is permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings if the limiting distance is not less than 9 m.
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3.2.3.11. Low Fire Load, One Storey Building (1) An exposing building face of a building of low hazard industrial occupancy conforming to Article 3.2.2.82. is permitted to be of noncombustible construction without a fire-resistance rating provided, (a) it is not a loadbearing wall, and (b) the limiting distance is not less than 3 m.
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3.2.3.12. Area Increase for Unprotected Openings (1) Except as required by Sentence 3.2.3.7.(8), the maximum area of unprotected openings in any exposing building face or fire compartment of a building that is not sprinklered is permitted to be doubled if the openings are glazed with, (a) glass block conforming to the requirements of Article 3.1.8.14., or (b) wired glass assemblies conforming to Supplementary Standard SB-2.