1.3.2.1. Abbreviations of Proper Names (1) In this Code, an abbreviation of proper names listed in Column 1 of Table 1.3.2.1. shall have the meaning assigned opposite it in Column 2. TABLE 1.3.2.1.   ABBREVIATIONS OF PROPER NAMES  Column 1

Column 2


Abbreviation

Meaning


ACGIH

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists


ANSI

American National Standards Institute


APHA

American Public Health Association


ASHRAE

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers


ASME

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers


ASSE

American Society of Sanitary Engineering


ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials


AWPA

American Wood-Preservers’ Association


AWWA

American Water Works Association


BNQ

Bureau de Normalisation du Québec


CAN

National Standard of Canada designation


 

The number or name following the CAN designation represents the agency under whose auspices the standard is issued.


 

CAN1 designates CGA,


 

CAN2 designates CGSB,


 

CAN3 designates CSA, and


 

CAN4 designates ULC.


CCBFC

Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes


CGSB

Canadian General Standards Board


CSA

Canadian Standards Association


CWC

Canadian Wood Council


DBR

Division of Building Research, known as the Institute for Research in Construction since 1985


FINA

Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur


HI

Hydronics Institute


HRAI

Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Institute of Canada


HVI

Home Ventilating Institute


IESNA

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America


ISO

International Organization for Standardization


HUD

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development


MAH

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing


MOE

Ontario Ministry of the Environment


NFPA

National Fire Protection Association


NLGA

National Lumber Grades Authority


NRCan

Natural Resources Canada


NSF

NSF International, formerly called National Sanitation Federation 


SMACNA

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association Inc.


TC

Transport Canada


TPIC

Truss Plate Institute of Canada


UL

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.


ULC

Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada


WEF

World Environment Federation O. Reg. 350/06, Division B, Part 1; O. Reg. 137/07, s. 7; O. Reg. 503/09, ss. 10-12; O. Reg. 315/11, s. 1; O. Reg. 159/12, s. 1. PART 2 (Reserved) PART 3   FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY  Section

3.1.

General


 

3.1.1.

Scope


 

3.1.2.

Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy


 

3.1.3.

Multiple Occupancy Requirements


 

3.1.4.

Combustible Construction


 

3.1.5.

Noncombustible Construction


 

3.1.6.

Reserved


 

3.1.7.

Fire-Resistance Ratings


 

3.1.8.

Fire Separations and Closures


 

3.1.9.

Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire Rated Assemblies


 

3.1.10.

Firewalls


 

3.1.11.

Fire Stops in Concealed Spaces


 

3.1.12.

Flame-Spread Rating and Smoke Developed Classification


 

3.1.13.

Interior Finish


 

3.1.14.

Roof Assemblies


 

3.1.15.

Roof Covering


 

3.1.16.

Fabrics


 

3.1.17.

Occupant Load


 

3.1.18.

Drainage and Grades


 

3.1.19.

Above Ground Electrical Conductors


 

3.1.20.

Glass in Guards


 

 

 


Section

3.2.

Building Fire Safety


 

3.2.1.

General


 

3.2.2.

Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy


 

3.2.3.

Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection


 

3.2.4.

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems


 

3.2.5.

Provisions for Fire Fighting


 

3.2.6.

Additional Requirements for High Buildings


 

3.2.7.

Lighting and Emergency Power Systems


 

3.2.8.

Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies


 

3.2.9.

Standpipe Systems


 

 

 


Section

3.3.

Safety Within Floor Areas


 

3.3.1.

All Floor Areas


 

3.3.2.

Assembly Occupancy


 

3.3.3.

Care or Detention Occupancy


 

3.3.4.

Residential Occupancy


 

3.3.5.

Industrial Occupancy


 

 

 


Section

3.4.

Exits


 

3.4.1.

General


 

3.4.2.

Number and Location of Exits from Floor Areas


 

3.4.3.

Width and Height of Exits


 

3.4.4.

Fire Separation of Exits


 

3.4.5.

Exit Signs


 

3.4.6.

Types of Exit Facilities


 

3.4.7.

Fire Escapes


 

 

 


Section

3.5.

Vertical Transportation


 

3.5.1.

General


 

3.5.2.

Elevator Requirements


 

3.5.3.

Fire Separations


 

3.5.4.

Dimensions and Signs


 

 

 


Section

3.6.

Service Facilities


 

3.6.1.

General


 

3.6.2.

Service Rooms


 

3.6.3.

Vertical Service Spaces and Service Facilities


 

3.6.4.

Horizontal Service Spaces and Service Facilities


 

 

 


Section

3.7.

Health Requirements


 

3.7.1.

Height and Area of Rooms


 

3.7.2.

Windows


 

3.7.3.

Reserved


 

3.7.4.

Plumbing Facilities


 

3.7.5.

Health Care Facility Systems


 

3.7.6.

Food Premises


 

 

 


Section

3.8.

Barrier-Free Design


 

3.8.1.

General


 

3.8.2.

Occupancy Requirements


 

3.8.3.

Design Standards


 

 

 


Section

3.9.

Portable Classrooms


 

3.9.1.

Scope


 

3.9.2.

Interior Finish


 

3.9.3.

Application


 

 

 


Section

3.10.

Self-Service Storage Buildings


 

3.10.1.

Scope


 

3.10.2.

Requirements for All Buildings


 

3.10.3.

Additional Requirements for Buildings Containing more than 1 Storey


 

3.10.4.

Additional Requirements for 1 Storey Buildings


 

 

 


Section

3.11.

Public Pools


 

3.11.1.

General


 

3.11.2.

Designations of Public Pools


 

3.11.3.

Pool and Pool Deck Design and Construction Requirements for All Class A and Class B Pools


 

3.11.4.

Public Pools Equipped with Diving Boards or Diving Platforms


 

3.11.5.

Ramps into Public Pools in Group B, Division 2 or 3, Major Occupancies


 

3.11.6.

Modified Pools


 

3.11.7.

Wave Action Pools


 

3.11.8.

Recirculation for Public Pools


 

3.11.9.

Dressing Rooms, Locker Facilities and Plumbing Facilities for All Public Pools


 

3.11.10.

Emergency Provisions for All Public Pools


 

3.11.11.

Service Rooms and Storage for All Public Pools


 

 

 


Section

3.12.

Public Spas


 

3.12.1.

General


 

3.12.2.

Public Spa and Deck Design and Construction Requirements


 

3.12.3.

Ramps into Public Spas


 

3.12.4.

Water Circulation for Public Spas


 

3.12.5.

Emergency Provisions for All Public Spas


 

3.12.6.

Service Rooms and Storage for All Public Spas


 

 

 


Section

3.13.

Rapid Transit Stations


 

3.13.1.

Scope and Definitions


 

3.13.2.

Construction Requirements


 

3.13.3.

Safety Requirements Within Stations


 

3.13.4.

Means of Egress


 

3.13.5.

Fire Safety Provisions


 

3.13.6.

Required Sanitary Facilities


 

3.13.7.

Emergency Ventilation


 

3.13.8.

Barrier-Free Design


 

 

 


Section

3.14.

Tents and Air-Supported Structures


 

3.14.1.

Tents


 

3.14.2.

Air-Supported Structures


 

 

 


Section

3.15.

Signs


 

3.15.1.

Scope


 

3.15.2.

Alterations


 

3.15.3

Structural Requirements


 

3.15.4.

Plastic Sign Facing Materials


 

3.15.5

Location Restrictions


 

 

 


Section

3.16.

Shelf and Rack Storage Systems


 

3.16.1.

Scope


 

3.16.2.

Storage of Class I, II, III and IV Commodities


 

3.16.3.

Storage of Group A, B and C Plastics and Rubber Tires


 

 

 


Section

3.17.

Additional Requirements For Change of Use


 

3.17.1.

Scope


 

3.17.2.

Additional Construction Section 3.1. General 3.1.1. Scope