2.22.8.1. Referral (1) A registered code agency shall refer a matter under Subsection 14 (5) of the Act to the chief building official by giving the chief building official, as soon as possible (a) a report that contains the following information: (i) a copy of the order made under Section 12 or 13 of the Act that was not complied with and of the order under Subsection 14 (2) of the Act, (ii) the persons on whom the orders were served and the date and manner of service, and (iii) a statement that the orders have not been complied with, and (b) such other information as the chief building official may require in respect of the matter that has been referred. (2) The report under Clause (1)(a) shall be signed, in accordance with the quality management plan described in Clause 2.19.3.2.(1)(d), by the registered code agency or, if the registered code agency is a corporation or partnership, by a person described in Clause 2.19.3.2.(1)(a). Section 2.23.Fees 2.23.1. Fees 2.23.1.1. Annual Report (1) The report referred to in Subsection 7 (4) of the Act shall contain the following information in respect of fees authorized under Clause 7 (1) (c) of the Act: (a) total fees collected in the 12-month period ending no earlier than three months before the release of the report, (b) the direct and indirect costs of delivering services related to the administration and enforcement of the Act in the area of jurisdiction of the principal authority in the 12-month period referred to in Clause (a), (c) a break-down of the costs described in Clause (b) into at least the following categories: (i) direct costs of administration and enforcement of the Act, including the review of applications for permits and inspection of buildings, and (ii) indirect costs of administration and enforcement of the Act, including support and overhead costs, and (d) if a reserve fund has been established for any purpose relating to the administration or enforcement of the Act, the amount of the fund at the end of the 12-month period referred to in Clause (a). (2) The principal authority shall give notice of the preparation of a report under Subsection 7 (4) of the Act to every person and organization that has requested that the principal authority provide the person or organization with such notice and has provided an address for the notice. 2.23.1.2. Change of Fees (1) Before passing a by-law, regulation or resolution under Clause 7 (1) (c) of the Act to introduce or change a fee imposed for applications for a permit or for the issuance of a permit, a principal authority shall (a) hold at least one public meeting at which any person who attends has an opportunity to make representations with respect to the matter, (b) ensure that a minimum of 21 days notice of the public meeting is given in accordance with Clause (c), including giving 21 days notice to every person and organization that has, within five years before the day of the public meeting, requested that the principal authority provide the person or organization with such notice and has provided an address for the notice, (c) ensure that the notice under Clause (b), (i) sets out the intention of the principal authority to pass the by-law, regulation or resolution under Section 7 of the Act and whether the by-law, regulation or resolution would impose any fee that was not in effect on the day the notice is given or would change any fee that was in force on the day the notice is given, (ii) is sent by regular mail to the last address provided by the person or organization that requested the notice in accordance with Clause (b), and (iii) sets out the information described in Clause (d) or states that the information will be made available at no cost to any member of the public upon request, and (d) make the following information available to the public: (i) an estimate of the costs of administering and enforcing the Act by the principal authority, (ii) the amount of the fee or of the change to the existing fee, and (iii) the rationale for imposing or changing the fee. O. Reg. 403/97, Part 2; O. Reg. 22/98, ss. 2-9; O. Reg. 278/99, s. 2; O. Reg. 205/00, s. 2; O. Reg. 283/01, ss. 2, 3; O. Reg. 220/02, ss. 2, 3; O. Reg. 305/03, ss. 3-18; O. Reg. 245/04, ss. 1-9; O. Reg. 145/05, ss. 1, 2; O. Reg. 146/05, ss. 1-12; O. Reg. 236/05, ss. 1-9; O. Reg. 349/06, s. 3; O. Reg. 422/06, s. 2. 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.

Occupant Load


 

3.1.17.

Drainage and Grades


 

3.1.18.

Above Ground Electrical Conductors


 

 

 


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 Required


 

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.

Ventilation


 

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 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


 

3.11A.

Public Spas


 

3.11A.1.

General


 

3.11A.2.

Public Spa and Deck Design and Construction Requirements


 

3.11A.3.

Ramps Into Public Spas


 

3.11A.4.

Water Circulation for Public Spas


 

3.11A.5.

Emergency Provisions for All Public Spas


 

3.11A.6.

Service Rooms and Storage for All Public Spas


 

 

 


Section

3.12.

Rapid Transit Stations


 

3.12.1.

Scope and Definitions


 

3.12.2.

Construction Requirements


 

3.12.3.

Safety Requirements Within Stations


 

3.12.4.

Means of Egress


 

3.12.5.

Fire Safety Provisions


 

3.12.6.

Required Sanitary Facilities


 

3.12.7.

Emergency Ventilation


 

3.12.8.

Barrier-Free Design


 

 

 


Section

3.13.

Tents and Air-Supported Structures


 

3.13.1.

Tents


 

3.13.2.

Air-Supported Structures


 

 

 


Section

3.14.

Signs


 

3.14.1.

Scope


 

3.14.2.

Alterations


 

3.14.3.

Structural Requirements


 

3.14.4.

Plastic Sign Facing Materials


 

3.14.5.

Location Restrictions


 

 

 


Section

3.15.

Additional Requirements For Change of Use


 

3.15.1.

Scope


 

3.15.2.

Additional Construction PART 3   FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY Section 3.1.General 3.1.1.Scope