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9.9.3.7. (1) Exterior exit stairways and fire escapes shall not serve floor areas above the sixth storey. (2) Unless otherwise approved, each fire escape used as an exit and each exterior exit stairway shall be in conformance with Articles 3.4.7.2., 3.4.7.3., 3.4.7.5. and 3.4.7.6. of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Unless otherwise approved, exterior exit stairways, fire escapes and exterior exit passageways serving any storey above the second storey or any basement below the first basement shall be protected against fire exposure from the building by having (a) window openings, except first storey display windows, protected by wired glass in fixed steel frames, and (b) doorways and other openings protected by closures having a 45-min fire-protection rating where such openings are located within 3 m horizontally, within three storeys below, within 10 m below or within 1.8 m above the exterior stairway, fire escape or passageway. (4) Exterior exit stairways leading across roofs shall be provided with handrails on both sides of the walkway leading to the stairway at the edge of the roof, unless otherwise approved. (5) Exterior exit stairways and fire escapes below grade shall be (a) enclosed by side walls and a roof, with a door to ground level at the upper landing, (b) provided with a roof projecting horizontally for a distance of at least 1.8 m beyond any step or landing, or (c) provided with some other approved construction or device to prevent snow from accumulating in the stairway or fire escape. (6) Sentence (3) does not apply to an exterior passageway if (a) 50 per cent or more of the exterior side is open to the outdoors, (b) the exterior passageway floor assembly has a fire-resistance rating of not less than 45-min or is of noncombustible construction, and (c) an exit stairway is provided at each end of the passageway. Door swing and hardware
9.9.3.9. Doors providing access between floor areas and exit stairs shall comply with Article 3.4.6.16. of the 1994 Building Code. Signs
9.9.3.10. (1) Exit signs shall be installed in accordance with Subsection 3.4.5. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Each door opening into an exit stairway shall be identified with the number assigned to that floor in accordance with Article 3.4.6.17. of the 1994 Building Code. (3) Existing doors that have the floor level identified in plain legible block letters or numbers at least 114 mm high with a 19 mm stroke on both sides of the door shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). Interior finishes
9.9.3.11. (1) Interior finish materials on the walls and ceilings of exits and access to exits shall be in accordance with Subsection 3.1.13. of the 1994 Building Code, except as provided in Sentence (2) or otherwise approved. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply to (a) wood or other approved materials, treated with an approved fire retardant, used on the walls of lobbies, foyers, vestibules, entrance halls and other major entrance areas, (b) combustible interior finishes including paint, wallpaper and other interior finishes not more than 1.5 mm thick used on the walls of corridors, and (c) combustible materials that have a flame-spread rating of 150 or less used on the walls and ceilings of access to exits if the access to exits are sprinklered.
9.9.3.14. (1) Emergency lighting shall be provided in (a) exits and access to exits in buildings required to have a fire alarm system, and (b) rooms containing an assembly occupancy with an occupant load of more than 60 persons. (2) Emergency lighting required in Sentence (1) shall be (a) designed to provide illumination for a duration of at least (i) 2 hours in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds 18 m, and (ii) 30 minutes in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade is not more than 18 m, (b) supplied by a source of energy separate from the primary electrical supply for the building, and (c) designed to be automatically actuated when the power to the building is interrupted. (3) Illumination from emergency lighting referred to in Sentence (2) shall be an average of at least 10 lx at floor or tread level, or 1 watt/m2 of floor space. Subsection 9.9.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Fire alarm requirements
9.9.4.1. (1) A fire alarm system with listed components shall be installed in each building in accordance with Articles 9.9.4.2. to 9.9.4.12. where (a) the building area is more than 600 m2, (b) the building is more than one storey in building height, or (c) each guest suite is not served by an exterior exit facility leading to ground level. (2) A building shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a) the building is not more than three storeys in building height, (b) each guest suite is served by an exterior exit facility leading to ground level, (c) each guest suite is separated from adjacent rooms by a fire separation having a 45-min fire-resistance rating, and (d) each guest suite is equipped with a smoke alarm. (3) A building shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a) the building is not more than three storeys in building height, (b) sleeping accommodation is provided for not more than 10 persons, and (c) the building is equipped with (i) smoke alarms on or near the ceiling in corridors serving guest suites on each floor area, adjacent to each stairway serving the corridors, and on or near the ceiling in the basement, adjacent to each stairway, and (ii) one manual pull station in each floor area in an approved location, installed and interconnected so that the actuation of any manual pull station or smoke alarm will cause all smoke alarms to operate and be audible throughout the building. Automatic detection
9.9.4.2. (1) Automatic detection devices referred to in Sentences (2), (3) and (4) shall be installed and connected to the fire alarm system required in Sentence 9.9.4.1.(1). (2) Fire detectors shall be installed (a) in every part of a building that requires a fire alarm system in Article 9.9.4.1., other than corridors, washrooms, closets in guest suites, saunas, refrigerated areas and swimming pools, (b) at the tops of elevator shafts, and (c) at the tops of exit stairs. (3) Despite Sentence (2), fire detectors are not required in existing guest suites where smoke detectors are installed in every corridor serving the guest suites. (4) Rooms or areas that are sprinklered in accordance with Article 3.2.4.16. of the 1994 Building Code shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). Manual pull stations
9.9.4.3. (1) Unless otherwise approved, manual pull stations shall be installed at (a) the main reception area, and (b) near every exit. (2) Despite Sentence (1), a manual pull station may serve two exits where (a) the exits are not more than 9 m apart, (b) the exits are located on the same storey, and (c) the manual pull station is readily accessible and visible from each exit. (3) A manual pull station shall be (a) red in colour, (b) readily accessible and unobstructed, (c) readily visible, and (d) unless otherwise approved, installed at a height not less than 1.2 m and not more than 1.5 m, measured vertically from the finished floor surface. Alarm signalling devices
9.9.4.4. (1) Alarm signalling devices shall be (a) installed on all storeys, unless otherwise approved, (b) located so that the alarm and alert signals when sounded, may be heard throughout the building over all normal sounds at any time, and (c) be distinctive in sound. Annunciator panels
9.9.4.5. (1) In a building that is four or more storeys in building height or has a total area of 4000 m2 or more, an annunciator panel shall (a) be installed near the main entrance, in the main reception area or other approved location that is readily accessible to the fire department, and (b) indicate all floors with not more than one floor per zone indicated. (2) Fire detectors required in Clauses 9.9.4.2.(2)(b) and (c) may be considered as part of the adjoining floor for the purposes of Clause 9.9.4.5.(1)(b). Shutdown of air handling systems
9.9.4.6. Recirculating air handling systems that serve more than one guest suite or storey shall be arranged to shut down upon actuation of the fire alarm system, except where continued operation of the air handling system serves as part of a smoke control system. Trouble signals
9.9.4.7. (1) A trouble signal sounding device and, where the trouble signal sounding device has a silencing switch, a trouble light shall be installed in (a) the main reception area, or (b) a continuously supervised area. Operation
9.9.4.11. (1) Fire alarm systems shall be provided with an emergency power supply in conformance with Article 3.2.7.8. of the 1994 Building Code.  (2) An existing emergency power supply that is capable of providing supervisory power for not less than 24 hours and emergency power under full load for not less than 5 minutes at the end of the 24-hour period shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). Primary power (3) Fire alarm system connections to the primary source of power shall be on a separate circuit equipped with separate circuit breakers or fuse switches that are located in a secure area. (4) When a building is not supplied with primary power from a public utility, two approved independent sources of power shall be provided to the fire alarm system. Installation
9.9.4.12. (1) Where a fire alarm system is required to be installed, extended or modified by this Section, the installation, extension or modification shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC-S524, “Installation of Fire Alarm Systems”. (2) Where a fire alarm system has been installed, extended or modified as required by this Section, the system or portion of the system shall be tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S537, “Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems”. (3) Sentences (1) and (2) do not apply to existing fire alarm system components. Smoke alarms
9.9.4.13. (1) Smoke alarms shall be installed in each guest suite. (2) Smoke alarms required in Sentence (1) shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC-S531, “Smoke Alarms”. (3) Existing smoke alarms meeting the requirements of ULC-S531-1978, “Smoke Alarms”, shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (2). (4) Smoke alarms required in Sentence (1) shall be installed in conformance with CAN/ULC-S553, “Installation of Smoke Alarms”. (5) Smoke alarms shall be installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switches between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm. (6) Despite Sentence (5), battery operated smoke alarms may be used. (7) Unless otherwise approved, at least one smoke alarm shall be installed on each floor of a multi-level guest suite and the smoke alarms shall be interconnected so that the actuation of one smoke alarm will cause all smoke alarms within the guest suite to sound. Voice communication systems
9.9.4.14. (1) A voice communication system shall be provided in each building where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds 36 m. (2) The voice communication system required by Sentence (1) shall (a) consist of loudspeakers operated from the central alarm and control facility or other location that is accessible to the fire department and supervisory staff appointed under Section 2.8 and that is approved, (b) provide a clear verbal signal throughout the building, except for elevator cars, and (c) provide for automatic silencing of the fire alarm signals or alert signals when the loudspeakers are in use. (3) Approved existing public address systems compatible with the fire safety plan required under Section 2.8 and capable of communicating instructions to the building occupants shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentences (1) and (2). Subsection 9.9.5. Suppression Access for fire fighting
9.9.5.1. (1) Access routes for fire fighting shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.5.5. to 3.2.5.7. of the 1994 Building Code. (2) Sentence (1) does not apply where the building is sprinklered. (3) In buildings not greater than six storeys in building height, existing access routes (a) having a clear width of at least 6 m, (b) capable of supporting the expected loads imposed by fire fighting equipment and surfaced with concrete, asphalt or other material that provides accessibility under all climatic conditions, (c) located not less than 3 m and not more than 15 m from the principal entrance, and (d) connected with a public thoroughfare shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (4) Despite Sentence (1), alternative methods may be approved where, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official, they provide protection for life safety similar to the protection provided by compliance with Sentence (1). Standpipe systems
9.9.5.2. (1) In buildings that are greater than three storeys in building height, a standpipe and hose system shall be installed in conformance with Subsection 3.2.9. of the 1994 Building Code.  (2) A standpipe and hose system installed in conformance with Sentences (3) to (6) shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1). (3) Hose stations shall (a) be located so that all areas (i) are protected by a hose station on the same storey, and (ii) can be reached by a hose stream and are within 6 m of a hose nozzle when the hose is extended, (b) be provided with a 38 mm hose valve, unless otherwise approved, (c) be equipped with not more than 30 m of 38 mm hose on a hose rack, unless otherwise approved, (d) have the hose attached, ready for use at all times and equipped with a shut-off combination fog and straight stream nozzle, (e) be within easy reach of a person standing on the floor, with the hose valve connection located no more than 1.5 m from the floor, and (f) be located (i) in corridors where possible, and (ii) in hose cabinets. (4) Despite Subclause (3)(a)(i), a penthouse may be protected by a hose station located in the storey below. (5) A standpipe and hose system shall (a) have an adequate water supply capable of producing a hose stream of at least 6 m from the hose nozzle at the highest fire hose outlet, and (b) be served by at least one fire department connection located on the outside of the building adjacent to a street, readily accessible to the fire department. (6) Hose cabinets shall be (a) of sufficient size to accommodate a hose, hose rack, hose valve and fire extinguisher, (b) conspicuously identified, by lettering at least 50 mm high or by the provision of a sufficiently large glass panel in the door to ensure that the equipment in the cabinet is readily visible, (c) equipped with a door without locks, constructed to open easily, unless otherwise approved, and (d) so located that the door, when open, will not obstruct any doorway. Elevators for firefighters’ use
9.9.5.3. (1) At least one elevator shall be provided for use by firefighters in conformance with Articles 3.2.6.8. and 3.2.6.9. of the 1994 Building Code in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds 18 m. (2) An elevator shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a) the elevator is capable of providing transportation from the street floor to every floor served by the elevator system, (b) the elevator is identified on the street floor as an elevator provided for use by firefighters, (c) the elevator satisfies the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) to (4) of the 1994 Building Code, and (d) other elevator cabs in the same shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) and (2) of the 1994 Building Code. (3) An elevator system that requires transfer from one elevator to another to reach all floors above grade shall be deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1) where (a) the elevators are identified on the street floor and the transfer floor as elevators provided for firefighters’ use, (b) the elevators satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) to (4) of the 1994 Building Code, (c) emergency power is provided that is capable of operating one elevator car at a time, in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds 36 m, and (d) other elevator cabs in the same shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters satisfy the requirements of Sentences 3.2.6.8.(1) and (2) of the 1994 Building Code. Sprinkler systems
9.9.5.5. (1) Unless otherwise approved, emergency electric power provided by generators for (a) fire alarm and detection systems in Sentence 9.9.4.1.(1), and (b) elevator cars in Clause 9.9.5.3.(3)(c) shall be installed in conformance with CSA-C282, “Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings”, as applicable. (2) Unless otherwise approved, emergency electric power required for emergency lighting systems required in Sentence 9.9.3.14.(1) shall be installed in conformance with CSA-C282, “Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings” or CSA-C22.2 No. 141, “Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting”, as applicable. O. Reg. 388/97, Part 9; O. Reg. 302/99, ss. 6, 7; O. Reg. 144/06, ss. 17-26.
10. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). O. Reg. 388/97, s. 10.