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3.2.6.14. Protection of Electrical Conductors (1) Electrical conductors which supply power to emergency equipment described in Articles 3.2.6.2. to 3.2.6.8. and 3.2.6.10 to 3.2.6.13. and to the mechanical air supply required by Clause 3.3.3.6.(1)(b), shall be protected against exposure to fire in accordance with Sentence (4) and the protection shall extend from the main emergency power to (a) the equipment served, (b) the distribution equipment supplying power to the equipment served, where both are in the same room, or (c) the emergency equipment necessary to maintain the air supply required in Clause 3.3.3.6.(1)(b). (2) Where a fire alarm transponder is connected to, but located in a different room than, the central processing unit or other transponder, all wiring between the transponder and the central processing unit or the other transponder shall be protected against exposure to fire in accordance with Sentence (4). (3) Where a panelboard supplies power to emergency lighting required by Article 3.2.7.3., the supply conductors to the panelboard shall be protected against exposure to fire in accordance with Sentence (4). (4) To ensure continued operation for a period not less than that required by Subsection 3.2.7., the electrical conductors described in Sentences (1), (2) and (3) (a) shall be protected against fire exposure by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating, or (b) shall meet the fire endurance tests when tested in accordance with ULC-S101, “Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (5) Every fire alarm system control unit and transponder shall be installed in an electrical service room which does not contain other combustible material and which is separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h.
3.2.6.15. Testing (1) The systems for control of smoke movement and mechanical venting required by Articles 3.2.6.2. and 3.2.6.10. shall be tested to ensure satisfactory operation in accordance with the procedures described in the Supplementary Guidelines. 3.2.7.Lighting and Emergency Power Systems
3.2.7.1. Minimum Lighting Requirements (1) An exit, a public corridor, a corridor providing access to exit for the public, a corridor serving patients or residents in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, a corridor serving classrooms, an electrical equipment room, a transformer vault and a hoistway pit shall be equipped to provide illumination to an average level not less than 50 lx at floor or tread level and at angles and intersections at changes of level where there are stairs or ramps. (2) Rooms and spaces used by the public shall be illuminated as described in Article 9.34.2.7. (3) Lighting outlets in a building of residential occupancy shall be provided in conformance with Subsection 9.34.2. (4) Elevator machine rooms shall be equipped to provide illumination to an average level of not less than 100 lx at floor level. (5) Every place of assembly intended for the viewing of motion pictures or the performing arts, shall be equipped to provide an average level of illumination at floor level in the aisles of not less than 2 lx during the viewing. (6) Every area where food is intended to be processed, prepared or manufactured and where equipment or utensils are intended to be cleaned shall be equipped to provide illumination to a level of not less than 500 lx measured at the floor level. (7) Every storage room, dressing room, sanitary facility, service area and corridor serving the areas in Sentence (6) shall be equipped to provide illumination to a level of not less than 300 lx measured at the floor level. 3.2.7.1.A. Motion Sensors (1) Lighting installed to provide the minimum illumination levels required by this Part may be controlled by motion sensors except where the lighting (a) is installed in an exit, (b) is installed in a corridor serving patients or residents in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, or (c) is required to conform to Sentence 3.2.7.1.(5). (2) Where motion sensors are used to control minimum lighting in a public corridor or corridor providing access to exit for the public, the motion sensors shall be installed with switch controllers equipped for fail-safe operation and illumination timers set for a minimum 15-minute duration. (3) A motion sensor shall not be used to control emergency lighting.
3.2.7.2. Recessed Lighting Fixtures (1) A recessed lighting fixture shall not be located in an insulated ceiling unless the fixture is designed for this type of installation.
3.2.7.3. Emergency Lighting (1) Emergency lighting shall be provided to an average level of illumination not less than 10 lx at floor or tread level in (a) exits, (b) Reserved (c) corridors used by the public, (d) corridors serving patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, (e) corridors serving classrooms, (f) underground walkways, (g) public corridors, (h) floor areas or parts thereof where the public may congregate in (i) Group A, Division 1 occupancies, or (ii) Group A, Division 2 and 3 occupancies having an occupant load of 60 or more, (i) principal routes providing access to exit in a floor area that is not subdivided into rooms or suites of rooms served by corridors in a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy, and (j) internal corridors or aisles serving as principal routes to exits in a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy that is subdivided into rooms or suites of rooms, and is not served by a public corridor. (2) Emergency lighting to provide an average level of illumination of not less than 10 lx at floor or catwalk level shall be included in a service space referred to in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(7). (3) The minimum value of the illumination required by Sentences (1) and (2) shall be not less than 1 lx.
3.2.7.4. Emergency Power for Lighting (1) An emergency power supply shall be (a) provided to maintain the emergency lighting required by this Subsection from a power source such as batteries or generators that will continue to supply power in the event that the regular power supply to the building is interrupted, and (b) so designed and installed that upon failure of the regular power it will assume the electrical load automatically for a period of (i) 2 h for a building within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6., (ii) 1 h for a building of Group B major occupancy classification that is not within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6., and (iii) 30 min for a building of any other occupancy. (2) If self-contained emergency lighting units are used, they shall conform to CSA C22.2 No. 141-M, “Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting”.
3.2.7.5. Emergency Power Supply Installation (1) Except as required by Articles 3.2.7.6. and 3.2.7.7., an emergency electrical power system shall be installed in conformance with CAN/CSA-C282-M, “Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings”.
3.2.7.6. Emergency Power for Hospitals (1) Except as required by Article 3.2.7.7., an emergency electrical power system for emergency equipment required by this Part for hospitals shall be installed in conformance with CAN/CSA-Z32.4-M, “Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals”.
3.2.7.7. Fuel Supply Shut-off Valves and Exhaust Pipes (1) If a liquid or gas fuel-fired engine or turbine for an emergency electric power supply is dependent on a fuel supply from outside the building, the fuel supply shall be provided with a suitably-identified separate shut-off valve outside the building. (2) Where pipes for exhaust gases from emergency power systems penetrate required fire separations, they shall be enclosed in a separate service space having a fire-resistance rating equal to that of the penetrated floor assembly, but not less than 45 min.
3.2.7.8. Emergency Power for Fire Alarm Systems (1) An emergency power supply conforming to Sentences (2), (3) and (4) shall be provided for fire alarm systems. (2) The emergency power supply required by Sentence (1) shall be supplied from (a) a generator, (b) batteries, or (c) a combination thereof. (3) The emergency power supply required by Sentence (1) shall be capable of providing (a) supervisory power for not less than 24 h, and (b) immediately following, emergency power under full load for not less than (i) 2 h for a building within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6., (ii) 1 h for a building classified as Group B major occupancy that is not within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6., (iii) 5 min for a building not required to be equipped with an annunciator, and (iv) 30 min for any other building. (4) The emergency power supply required by Sentence (1) shall be designed so that there will be automatic transfer to emergency power in the event of a failure of the normal power source. (5) An emergency power supply shall be provided for the voice communication system required by Article 3.2.6.13. (6) The emergency power supply required by Sentence (5) for the voice communication system shall be capable of (a) full operation immediately upon the failure of the normal source of power, and (b) maintaining operation of the system for not less than 2 h. (7) If the emergency power supply required by Sentence (5) is provided by batteries, the batteries shall be sized to provide the total energy consumed by the maximum possible electrical supervision current plus the trouble signal current for a period of 24 h followed by 30 min of continuous voice communication.
3.2.7.9. Emergency Power for Building Services (1) An emergency power supply capable of operating under a full load for not less than 2 h shall be provided by an emergency generator for (a) every elevator serving storeys above the first storey in a building that is more than 36 m high measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey and every elevator for firefighters in conformance with Sentence (2), (b) water supply for fire-fighting in conformance with Article 3.2.5.7., if the supply is dependent on electrical power supplied to the building, and the building is within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6., (c) fans and other electrical equipment that are installed to maintain the air quality specified in Article 3.2.6.2., and (d) fans required for venting by Article 3.2.6.10. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), the emergency power supply for elevators required by Clause (1)(a) shall be capable of operating all elevators for firefighters plus one additional elevator simultaneously. (3) Sentence (2) does not apply if the time to recall all elevators under emergency power supply is not more than 5 min, each from its most remote storey to (a) the storey containing the entrance for firefighter access referred to in Articles 3.2.5.4 and 3.2.5.5., or (b) to a transfer lobby. (4) Except as provided by Sentence (5), an emergency power supply capable of operating under a full load for not less than 30 min shall be provided by emergency generator for water supply for fire-fighting in conformance with Article 3.2.5.7., if the supply is dependent on electrical power supplied to the building, and the building is not within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. (5) Sentence (4) does not apply to the water supply for a standpipe system. 3.2.8.Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies
3.2.8.1. Application (1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.8.2. and Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the portions of a floor area or a mezzanine that do not terminate at an exterior wall, a firewall or a vertical shaft shall (a) terminate at a vertical fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the floor assembly and extending from the floor assembly to the underside of the floor or roof assembly above, or (b) be protected in conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.11. (2) The penetration of a floor assembly by an exit or a vertical service space shall conform to the requirements of Sections 3.4., 3.5. and 3.6. (3) A floor area containing sleeping rooms in a building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy shall not be constructed as part of an interconnected floor space. (4) Except as permitted in Sentence (5), an elementary or secondary school shall not (a) contain an interconnected floor space, or (b) be located in an interconnected floor space. (5) An interconnected floor space is permitted in an elementary or secondary school provided (a) the interconnected floor space consists of the first storey, and the storey next above or below it, but not both, (b) the interconnected floor space is sprinklered, (c) the portions of the upper floor area that do not terminate at an exterior wall, a firewall or a vertical shaft shall terminate at a vertical fire separation extending from the floor assembly to the underside of the floor or roof assembly above, (d) except as provided in Clause (e), the fire separation required in Clause (c) need not have a fire-resistance rating, (e) where a corridor is located immediately adjacent to the fire separation required in Clause (c), the fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 30 min, and (f) where a portion of a floor area is not within the interconnected floor space, the required access to exit from this portion of the floor area shall not lead through the interconnected floor space.
3.2.8.2. Exceptions to Special Protection (1) A mezzanine need not terminate at a vertical fire separation nor be protected in conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.11. provided the mezzanine (a) serves a Group A, Division 1 major occupancy, (b) serves a Group A, Division 3 major occupancy in a building not more than 2 storeys in building height, or (c) is not considered as a storey in Sentences 3.2.1.1.(3) or 3.2.1.1.(5) in calculating building height provided (i) every point on the mezzanine is within 25 m of a point or points on the mezzanine perimeter from which, in the aggregate, an occupant may view 60% of the area of the room or storey in which the mezzanine is located, and (ii) the mezzanine does not contain a Group B occupancy, (d) is not considered a storey in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(4) in calculating building height provided the mezzanine is not more than 500 m2 in area and does not contain a Group B occupancy, or (e) is not considered a storey in calculating building height in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(8). (2) Except for floors referred to in Sentence 3.1.10.3.(1) and Article 3.2.1.2., openings through a horizontal fire separation for vehicular ramps in a storage garage are not required to be protected with closures and need not conform to this Subsection. (3) If a closure in an opening in a fire separation would disrupt the nature of a manufacturing process, such as a continuous flow of material from storey to storey, the closure for the opening is permitted to be omitted provided precautions are taken to offset the resulting hazard. (4) An interconnected floor space in a Group B, Division 1 occupancy need not conform to the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.11. provided the interconnected floor space does not interconnect more than 2 adjacent storeys. (5) Except as permitted by Sentence (6), openings for stairways, escalators and inclined moving walks need not conform to the requirements in Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.3.11. provided (a) the opening for each stairway, escalator or walk does not exceed 10 m2, (b) the building is sprinklered throughout, and (c) the interconnected floor space contains only Group A, Division 1, 2 or 3, Group D or Group E occupancies. (6) An interconnected floor space need not conform to the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.11. provided (a) the interconnected floor space consists of the first storey and the storey next above or below it, but not both, (b) the interconnected floor space is sprinklered, and (c) the interconnected floor space contains only Group A, Division 1, 2 or 3, Group D, Group E, or Group F, Division 3 occupancies.
3.2.8.3. Configuration (1) In buildings constructed in conformance with Articles 3.2.8.4. to 3.2.8.11., the unprotected openings through floor assemblies in an interconnected floor space shall be of sufficient size and shall be positioned relative to each other so as to be capable of containing, within the full height of the interconnected floor space, a cylinder conforming to Sentence (2). (2) The cylinder referred to in Sentence (1) shall have a cross-section that, where taken at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of such cylinder, is (a) a circle at least 9 m in diameter, or (b) an ellipse at least 7 m wide along the minor axis and at least 65 m2 in area.
3.2.8.4. Exits (1) A building that is more than 18 m in height, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey, and that contains an interconnected floor space, shall be designed to limit the passage of smoke from a fire into exit stairshafts opening into an interconnected floor space so that during a 2 h period after the start of fire, such stairshafts will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from the fire floor, assuming an outdoor temperature equal to the January design temperature on a 2.5% basis. (2) Where a building containing an interconnected floor space is more than 75 m in height, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey, the exit stairshaft protection required in Sentence (1) shall be accomplished by the provision, between each floor area and each exit stairshaft, of a vestibule provided with a mechanical air supply or with a vent opening to the outdoors. (3) Where a vestibule protecting an exit stairshaft is incorporated into the design of the building to meet the requirements of Sentences (1) or (2), such vestibule shall (a) be designed so that each doorway for a door opening into the vestibule is located at least 1 800 mm from a door or doors opening outward from the vestibule, (b) be separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating at least equal to that required for the exit which it serves except that the fire-resistance rating of a fire separation between the vestibule and a public corridor need not exceed 45 min, and (c) not have a door or doors opening into more than one exit stairshaft. (4) Except where exits serving the floor area are at ground level, the increased travel distance to exits permitted by Clause 3.4.2.5.(1)(c) shall not apply to a floor area within an interconnected floor space. (5) Where a portion of a floor area is not within an interconnected floor space, required access to exit from such portion of a floor area shall not lead through an interconnected floor space. (6) Except as provided in Sentences (7) and (8), portions of an interconnected floor space that have floor levels more than 18 m above grade shall be served by exits that provide at least 0.3 m2 of area of treads, landings and floor surface for each occupant of such portions of an interconnected floor space. (7) The requirements of Sentence (6) need not be applied where a floor area that is a portion of an interconnected floor space and that has a floor level more than 18 m above grade is separated from the remainder of the interconnected floor space by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 h, except that no fire-resistance rating is required for such fire separation where all of the major occupancies contained within the interconnected floor space may be classified as light hazard occupancies in conformance with Appendix A of NFPA 13 “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”. (8) The requirements of Sentence (6) need not be applied where the exit stairs that serve interconnected floor spaces are designed so that the required width of each stair is cumulative.
3.2.8.5. Elevators (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), where an elevator shaft opens into an interconnected floor space and into storeys that are above such space and that have floor levels more than 18 m above grade, either the elevator doors opening into the interconnected floor space or the elevator doors opening into the storeys above the interconnected floor space shall be protected by vestibules that (a) are designed to restrict the passage of contaminated air to the limit described in Sentence 3.2.8.4.(1), and (b) conform to the requirements of Sentence 3.2.8.4.(3). (2) Where elevator doors opening into an interconnected floor space are protected by vestibules in conformance with Sentence (1), the elevator doors opening into the lowest storey of the interconnected floor space need not be protected by such vestibules.
3.2.8.6. Group B Sleeping Rooms (1) Openings provided for access between an interconnected floor space and a building or a portion of a building containing Group B major occupancy sleeping rooms shall be provided with vestibules that are provided with a mechanical air supply and that are designed (a) to restrict the passage of smoke from the interconnected floor space into the area containing sleeping rooms in accordance with the limits described in Sentence 3.2.8.4.(1), and (b) in conformance with Clause 3.2.8.4.(3)(a).
3.2.8.7. Sprinklers (1) In a building containing an interconnected floor space, storeys that are wholly or partially within an interconnected floor space and all storeys below an interconnected floor space shall be sprinklered. (2) In a building containing an interconnected floor space (a) waterflow alarm signals from sprinkler systems shall be transmitted to the fire department in conformance with Sentence 3.2.4.7.(4), and (b) sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised as required in Sentence 3.2.4.9.(2).
3.2.8.8. Fire Alarm and Detection System (1) A building containing an interconnected floor space shall be provided with (a) a fire alarm system and electrically supervised annunciator conforming to Subsection 3.2.4., (b) a system of smoke detectors located (i) on the ceiling of each storey in the vicinity of the openings through floor assemblies described in Article 3.2.8.3., except within dwelling units, heat detectors may be installed instead of smoke detectors, and (ii) as required for the activation of the smoke control system described in Sentences (5), (6) and (7) of Article 3.2.8.9., and (c) facilities for transmitting a signal to the fire department in conformance with Article 3.2.4.7.
3.2.8.9. Smoke Control (1) A smoke control system conforming to Sentences (2) to (8) shall be designed to control the movement of smoke within a building containing an interconnected floor space. (2) The design of the smoke control system shall assume an outdoor temperature equal to the January design temperature on a 2.5% basis. (3) Upon activation of the sprinkler system or automatic detection of smoke by at least two smoke detectors in a single zone within an interconnected floor space, the system shall (a) stop air moving fans which provide for the normal exhausting or re-circulating of air in an interconnected floor space, (b) activate exit stairshaft protection required in Article 3.2.8.4., (c) activate elevator protection required in Article 3.2.8.5., and (d) activate the vestibule air supply required in Sentence 3.2.8.6.(1). (4) A building containing an interconnected floor space may be designed so that, in the event of a fire arising in a floor area or part of a floor area within the interconnected floor space, automatic detection of such fire will activate air handling equipment that (a) extracts air directly from such floor area or part of a floor area at the rate of at least 6 air changes per hour, and (b) supplies air in sufficient quantities and at appropriate locations to prevent smoke from passing out of such floor area into other portions of the interconnected floor space. (5) For purposes of Sentences (6) and (7), the volume of an interconnected floor space need not include the aggregate volume of those floor areas or portions of floor areas designed to have zoned air extraction in accordance with Sentence (4). (6) A mechanical exhaust shall be provided to remove air at the top of an interconnected floor space at the rate of at least 6 air changes per hour, except that where the volume of the interconnected floor space exceeds 17 000 m3, only 4 air changes per hour need be provided. (7) Except where zoned mechanical exhaust described in Sentence (4) has been activated, upon automatic detection of smoke within the volume of the interconnected floor space, the mechanical exhaust described in Sentence (6) shall be automatically activated and supply air shall be provided in sufficient quantity and at appropriate locations to allow a consistent rate of removal of smoke throughout the volume of the interconnected floor space. (8) Overriding manual controls for the smoke control system shall be provided for fire department use at an acceptable location in the vicinity of the fire alarm annunciator.
3.2.8.10. Emergency Power Supply (1) In a building that is more than 18 m in height, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey, an emergency power supply capable of operating under a full load for at least 2 h shall be provided by an emergency generator or by a separate service not supplied by the same substation as the primary source for fans required for smoke control purposes in Articles 3.2.8.4., 3.2.8.5., 3.2.8.6. and 3.2.8.9.
3.2.8.11. Testing (1) The systems for smoke control and venting described in Articles 3.2.8.4., 3.2.8.5., 3.2.8.6. and 3.2.8.9. shall be tested to ensure satisfactory operation. 3.2.9.Standpipe Systems
3.2.9.1. Where Required (1) Except as provided in Sentences (4) to (7), a standpipe system shall be installed in every building that (a) is more than 3 storeys in building height, (b) is more than 14 m high measured between grade and the ceiling of the top storey, or (c) is not more than 14 m high measured between grade and the ceiling of the top storey but has a building area exceeding the area shown in Table 3.2.9.1. for the applicable building height if the building is not sprinklered. (2) A standpipe system shall be installed in every basement of a building that requires a standpipe system above grade. (3) A standpipe system shall be installed in every basement of a building that is regulated by Sentence 3.2.2.15.(2). (4) A standpipe system is not required to be installed in the lowest storey in a building if this storey is a service room which has an area not more than 50 m2. (5) A standpipe system is not required to be installed in a roof-top enclosure if this enclosure has an area not more than 50 m2. Table 3.2.9.1. Building Limits without Standpipe Systems Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.9.1.(1)  Occupancy Classification

Building Area, m2


1 Storey

2 Storeys

3 Storeys


A

2 500

2 000

1 500


C

2 000

1 500

1 000


D

4 000

3 000

2 000


F, Division 2

2 000

1 500

1 000


F, Division 3

3 000

2 000

1 000


Column 1

2

3

4 (6) A standpipe system is not required to be installed in a storage garage conforming to Article 3.2.2.83. provided the building is not more than 15 m high. (7) A standpipe system is not required to be installed in a dwelling unit which (a) extends not more than 3 storeys above adjacent ground level, (b) is completely cut off from the remainder of the building so that there is no access to the remainder of the building, and (c) has direct access to its interior by means of an exterior doorway located not more than 1 500 mm above or below adjacent finished ground level.
3.2.9.2. Standpipe System Design (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection, if a standpipe system is required, the design, construction, installation and testing of the system shall be in conformance with NFPA 14, “Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems”. (2) A dry standpipe that is not connected to a water supply shall not be considered as fulfilling the requirements of this Article. (3) If more than one standpipe is provided, the total water supply need not be more than 30 L/s. (4) The residual water pressure at the design flow rate at the hydraulically most remote hose connection of a standpipe system that is required to be installed in a building is permitted to be less than 450 kPa provided that (a) the building is sprinklered, (b) the water supply at the base of the sprinkler riser is capable of meeting the design flow rate and pressure demand of the sprinkler system, including the inside and outside hose allowance, and (c) fire protection equipment is available to deliver, by means of the fire department connection, the full demand flow rate at a residual water pressure of 450 kPa at the hydraulically most remote hose connection of the standpipe system. (5) A fire department connection shall be provided for every standpipe system. (6) Pumps required to have a rated net head pressure greater than 280 kPa and their controllers shall be listed and labelled. (7) Couplings for hoses or other fittings used in connection with such couplings shall conform to ULC-S513, “Standard for Threaded Couplings for 38 mm and 65 mm Fire Hose” or ULC-S543, “Standard for Internal Lug Quick Connect Couplings for Fire Hose”. (8) If freezing of piping may occur, a dry standpipe system may be provided and so arranged through the use of listed devices to (a) automatically admit water to the system by opening of a hose valve, and (b) transmit a signal to an attended location. (9) A standpipe riser shall be located in (a) an exit stair shaft, or (b) a service space.
3.2.9.3. Hose Connections (1) If a standpipe system is required in a building, 38 mm diam hose connections shall be provided in each storey in the building. (2) In addition to the requirements in Sentence (1),if a standpipe system is required, 65 mm diam hose connections shall be installed in each storey in the building if the building (a) is more than 25 m high, measured between grade and the ceiling of the top storey, or (b) has a building area of more than 4 000 m2.
3.2.9.4. Hose Stations (1) If a standpipe system is required in a building, hose stations shall be provided in each storey in the building. (2) Each hose station shall be equipped with a hose rack filled with not more than 30 m of 38 mm diam fire hose and the hose rack and fire hose shall be (a) listed, or (b) approved by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation. (3) Except in a Group F occupancy, at each hose station, hose connections, valves, fire hose, nozzle and hose rack shall be in a hose cabinet. (4) A hose cabinet referred to in Sentence (3) shall be of sufficient size to (a) contain the equipment referred to in Sentence (3), (b) contain a listed fire extinguisher, and (c) provide sufficient clearance to permit the use of a standard fire department hose key. (5) Hose stations shall be located (a) so that every portion of the building can be reached by a hose stream and is within 3 m of a nozzle attached to the hose required in Sentence (2), (b) not more than 5 m from every required exit serving a floor area, except (i) for the first storey, or (ii) if additional hose stations are required to achieve full coverage of the floor area, and (c) in a conspicuous location where they are not likely to be obstructed. (6) Except as permitted in Sentence (7), hose stations shall be located so that it is not necessary to penetrate an exit with a hose in order to provide the design coverage required in Clause (5)(a). (7) A hose is permitted to penetrate an exit in order to provide the required coverage to (a) a service room referred to in Sentence 3.2.9.1.(4), (b) a roof-top enclosure referred to in Sentence 3.2.9.1.(5), (c) a room not more than 50 m2 in area, or (d) a room or group of rooms not more than 200 m2 in area in a sprinklered floor area. (8) A hose station located on one side of a horizontal exit shall be considered to serve only the floor area on that side of the horizontal exit. (9) A hose cabinet shall be located so that its door, when fully opened, will not obstruct the required width of a means of egress. (10) A hose station in a Group B, Division 1 major occupancy is permitted to be located in a secure area, or in a lockable cabinet provided that (a) identical keys for all cabinets are located at all guard stations, or (b) electrical remote release devices are provided and are connected to an emergency power supply.
3.2.9.5. Supervisory Signal Annunciation for Valves (1) If a fire alarm system in a building is required to have an annunciator by Sentence 3.2.4.8.(1), except for hose valves, each valve controlling water supplies in a standpipe system shall be equipped with an electrically supervised switch for transmitting a signal for individual annunciation in the event of movement of the valve handle.
3.2.9.6. Water Supply for 38 mm Hose Connections (1) If a standpipe and hose system is required, the water supply shall be sufficient to provide a flow, measured at each of the two hydraulically most remote 38 mm diam hose connections (a) of not less than 380 L/min, (b) for not less than 30 min, (c) at a pressure of not less than 450 kPa, and (d) of not less than 190 L/min from each of the two outlets simultaneously.
3.2.9.7. Water Supply for 65 mm Hose Connections (1) If 65 mm diam hose connections are required, the water supply shall be sufficient to provide a flow, measured at each of the two hydraulically most remote 65 mm diam hose connections (a) of not less than 1 890 L/min, (b) for not less than 30 min, (c) at a pressure of not less than 450 kPa, and (d) of not less than 945 L/min from each of the two outlets simultaneously. (2) If the building is less than 84 m high, measured between grade and the ceiling level of the top storey, the water supply required in Sentence (1) is permitted to be supplied through the fire department connection. (3) If the building is 84 m or more high, measured between grade and the ceiling level of the top storey, the water supply required in Sentence (1) shall be provided by sufficient pumping capacity. (4) If the building is 84 m or more high, measured between grade and the ceiling level of the top storey, the building shall be served by not less than two sources of water supply from a public water system. Section 3.3.Safety within Floor Areas 3.3.1.All Floor Areas
3.3.1.1. Separation of Suites (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), each suite in other than business and personal services occupancies shall be separated from adjoining suites by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (2) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separation required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (3) Occupancies that are served by public corridors conforming to Sentence 3.3.1.4.(5) in a building that is sprinklered, are not required to be separated from one another by fire separations provided the occupancies are (a) suites of business and personal services occupancy, (b) fast food vending operations that do not provide seating for customers, and (c) suites of mercantile occupancy.
3.3.1.2. Hazardous Substances, Equipment and Processes (1) If hazardous substances are used in connection with the activities of any occupancy other than as permitted by Subsection 3.3.5. for a high hazard industrial occupancy, the storage, handling and use of the hazardous substances shall be in conformance with (a) the Ontario Fire Code, or (b) the National Fire Code of Canada 1995, in the absence of regulations referred to in Clause (a). (2) Cooking equipment, not within a dwelling unit, used in processes producing grease-laden vapours shall be designed and installed in conformance with Part 6. (3) A fuel-fired appliance shall not be installed in a corridor serving as an access to exit.
3.3.1.3. Means of Egress (1) Access to exit within floor areas shall conform to Subsections 3.3.2. to 3.3.5., in addition to the requirements of this Subsection. (2) If a podium, terrace, platform or contained open space is provided, egress requirements shall conform to the appropriate requirements of Sentence 3.3.1.5.(1) for rooms and suites. (3) Means of egress shall be provided from every roof which is intended for occupancy, and from every podium, terrace, platform or contained open space. (4) If a roof is used or intended for an occupant load more than 60, at least 2 separate means of egress shall be provided from the roof to stairs (a) designed in conformance with the requirements for exit stairs, and (b) located so that the distance between the stairs conforms to the requirements of Article 3.4.2.3. for exits. (5) A rooftop enclosure shall be provided with an access to exit that leads to an exit (a) at the roof level, or (b) on the storey immediately below the roof. (6) A rooftop enclosure which is more than 200 m2 in area shall be provided with at least 2 means of egress. (7) Two points of egress shall be provided for a service space referred to in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(7) if (a) the area is more than 200 m2, or (b) the travel distance measured from any point in the service space to a point of egress is more than 25 m. (8) Except as permitted by Sentences 3.3.4.4.(6) and (7), each suite in a floor area that contains more than one suite shall have (a) an exterior exit doorway, or (b) a doorway (i) into a public corridor, or (ii) to an exterior passageway. (9) Except as permitted by this Section and by Sentence 3.4.2.1.(2), at the point where a doorway referred to in Sentence (8) opens onto a public corridor or exterior passageway, it shall be possible to go in opposite directions to each of 2 separate exits. (10) Means of egress for a below ground service room which is not normally occupied, is permitted to be provided by stairways or fixed ladders.
3.3.1.6. Travel Distance (1) If more than one egress doorway is required from a room or suite referred to in Article 3.3.1.5., the travel distance within the room or suite to the nearest egress doorway shall not exceed the maximum travel distances specified in Clauses 3.4.2.5.(1)(a), (b), (c) and (f) for exits.
3.3.1.7. Protection on Floor Areas with a Barrier-Free Path of Travel (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every floor area above or below the first storey that has a barrier-free path of travel shall (a) be served by an elevator (i) conforming to Sentences 3.2.6.9.(4) to (6), (ii) protected against fire in conformance with Clauses 3.2.6.9.(3)(b) or (c), and (iii) in a building over 3 storeys in building height, protected against smoke movement so that the hoistway will not contain more than 1% by volume of contaminated air from a fire floor during a period of 2 h after the start of a fire, assuming an outdoor temperature equal to the January design temperature on a 2.5% basis determined in conformance with Subsection 2.5.1., or (b) be divided into at least 2 zones by fire separations conforming to Sentences (4), (5) and (6) so that (i) persons with physical disabilities can be accommodated in each zone, (ii) the travel distance from any point in one zone to a doorway leading to another zone shall be not more than the value for travel distance permitted by Sentence 3.4.2.5.(1) for the occupancy classification of the zone, and (iii) a barrier-free path of travel is provided to an exit. (2) In residential occupancies, the requirements of Sentence (1) are waived if a balcony conforming to Sentence (7) is provided for each suite, except for suites on the storey containing the barrier-free entrance described in Article 3.8.1.2. (3) The requirements of Sentences (1) and (2) are waived when the building is sprinklered. (4) Except as permitted by Sentence (5), the fire separations referred to in Clause (1)(b) shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h. (5) The fire-resistance rating of the fire separations referred to in Clause (1)(b) is permitted to be less than 1 h but not less than 45 min provided the fire-resistance rating required by Subsection 3.2.2. is permitted to be less than 1 h for (a) the floor assembly above the floor area, or (b) the floor assembly below the floor area, if there is no floor assembly above. (6) A door acting as a closure in a fire separation referred to in Clause (1)(b) shall be weatherstripped or otherwise designed and installed to retard the passage of smoke. (7) A balcony required by Sentence (2) shall (a) Reserved (b) be not less than 1500 mm deep from the outside face of the exterior wall to the inside edge of the balcony, and (c) provide not less than 0.5 m2 for each occupant of the suite.
3.3.1.8. Headroom Clearance (1) Except within the floor area of a storage garage, the minimum headroom clearance in every access to exit shall conform to the requirements of Article 3.4.3.6. for exits.
3.3.1.10. Door Swing (1) Except as permitted by Article 3.3.1.11., a door that opens into a corridor or other facility providing access to exit from a suite, or a room not located within a suite, shall swing on a vertical axis. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.3.1.11., a door that opens into a corridor or other facility providing access to exit from a room or suite shall swing in the direction of travel to the exit if the room or suite is used or intended for (a) an occupant load more than 60, (b) a high hazard industrial occupancy, or (c) a hazardous classroom in an elementary or secondary school. (3) Every door that divides a corridor that is not wholly contained within a suite shall swing on a vertical axis in the direction of travel to the exit where the corridor provides access to exit for (a) an occupant load more than 60, (b) a high hazard industrial occupancy, (c) a hazardous classroom in an elementary or secondary school, or (d) a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy. (4) If a pair of doors is installed in a corridor that provides access to exit in both directions, the doors shall swing in opposite directions, with the door on the right hand side swinging in the direction of travel to the exit.
3.3.1.11. Sliding Doors (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), a sliding door provided in the locations described in Article 3.3.1.10. shall (a) be designed and installed to swing on the vertical axis in the direction of travel to the exit when pressure is applied, and (b) be identified as a swinging door by means of a label or decal affixed to it. (2) In a Group B, Division 1 occupancy, or in an impeded egress zone in other occupancies, sliding doors used in an access to exit need not conform to Sentence (1) and Article 3.3.1.10. (3) Movable partitions used to separate a public corridor from an adjacent business and personal services occupancy or a mercantile occupancy need not conform to Sentence (1) and Sentences 3.3.1.10.(1) and (2) provided the partitions are not located in the only means of egress.
3.3.1.12. Doors and Door Hardware (1) A door that opens into or is located within a public corridor or other facility that provides access to exit from a suite shall (a) provide a clear opening of not less than 800 mm if there is only one door leaf, (b) in a doorway with multiple leaves, have the active leaf providing a clear opening of not less than 800 mm, and (c) not open onto a step. (2) A door in an access to exit shall be readily openable in travelling to an exit without requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door opening mechanism, except that this requirement does not apply to a door serving a contained use area, or an impeded egress zone, provided the locking devices conform to Sentence (6). (3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), door release hardware shall be operable by one hand and the door shall be openable with not more than one releasing operation. (4) An egress door from an individual dwelling unit or from a suite of residential occupancy is permitted to be provided with additional devices that require a releasing operation additional to the main door release hardware, provided the devices are readily operable from the inside without the use of keys, special devices or specialized knowledge. (5) Door release hardware shall be installed not more than 1 200 mm above the finished floor. (6) An egress door in an access to exit serving a contained use area or an impeded egress zone is permitted to be equipped with locking devices that can be released either locally or remotely in conformance with Sentence (7) or Sentence (8). (7) Local locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) shall be operable by a key from both sides of the door. (8) Controls for the remote release of door locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) shall be located in an area readily available to security personnel. (9) Locking devices permitted by Sentence (6) that are electrically operated shall be (a) designed to operate on emergency power, and (b) capable of manual release by security personnel. (10) A door in an access to exit is permitted to be equipped with an electromagnetic locking device conforming to Sentence 3.4.6.15.(4), except that this permission does not apply to a door (a) in an elementary or secondary school, (b) a door leading from a Group F, Division 1 occupancy, or (c) except as provided in Sentence (10.1), requiring a latch release device by Article 3.3.2.6. (10.1) A door in an access to exit in a gaming premise is permitted to be equipped with an electromagnetic locking device conforming to Sentences 3.4.6.15.(4) and (6.1). (11) Except as required in Article 3.3.3.4., in a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy, every door that opens into or is located within a corridor or other facility that provides access to exit shall comply with Sentences (1) and (2) where the door (a) serves a service room, (b) serves an administrative area, (c) will not be used by non-ambulatory outpatients, (d) is located within a patient’s or resident’s sleeping room, or (e) is in a nursing home or home for the aged which will accommodate only ambulatory residents.
3.3.1.13. Ramps and Stairways (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), Article 3.3.4.7., and Subsection 3.3.2., ramps and stairways shall conform to the dimensional, guard and handrail requirements in Section 3.4. for exit ramps and stairways. (2) Ramps and stairways that do not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1) are permitted to serve service rooms and service spaces and in industrial occupancies, provided the ramps and stairways are intended only for occasional use for servicing equipment and machinery.
3.3.1.14. Exterior Passageways (1) An exterior passageway leading to a required exit shall conform to the requirements of Section 3.4. for exterior exit passageways.
3.3.1.15. Curved or Spiral Stairs (1) A curved or spiral stair is permitted in a stairway not required as an exit provided the stair has (a) treads with (i) a minimum run not less than 150 mm, and (ii) an average run not less than 200 mm, and (b) risers in conformance with Sentence 3.4.6.7.(2).
3.3.1.16. Capacity of Access to Exits (1) The capacity of an access to exit shall be based on the occupant load of the portion of the floor area served. (2) In an access to exit the required width of ramps with a slope not more than 1 in 8, doorways, and corridors shall be based on not less than 6.1 mm per person. (3) In an access to exit the required width of a ramp with a slope more than 1 in 8 shall be based on not less than 9.2 mm per person. (4) In an access to exit from a floor area used or intended to be used for patients or residents in a Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 occupancy, the required width of corridors, doorways, and ramps shall be based on not less than 18.4 mm per person. (5) The capacity of stairs in an access to exit shall conform to the requirements for stairs in Article 3.4.3.4.