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COMMENTARY ON PART 4 OF
THE ONTARIO FIRE CODE
O. REG. 388/97

(Revoked November 21, 2007)


Commentary on Part 4 of the Fire Code

This document has been prepared to assist users of Part 4 of the Fire Code, Ontario Regulation 388/97.

On September 9, 2000, Part 4 was amended by Ontario Regulation 475/00. This commentary has been modified to reflect the changes made by the regulation provides additional information to explain the impact of the changes.

An Audit Guide has also been developed by the Office of the Fire Marshal to provide an overview of the regulation governing use, handling and storage of flammable and combustible liquids.

This commentary contains explanations relating to the application and intent of Part 4. For the full text of any requirements, reference should be made to the Official Volumes.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Background
Properties of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Control of Hazards
4.1 Application
4.2 Container Storage and Handling
4.3 Tank Storage
4.4 Piping and Transfer Systems
4.5 Fuel Dispensing Stations
4.6 Bulk Plants
4.7 Piers and Wharves
4.8 Process Plants
4.9 Distilleries
4.10 Withdrawal of Storage Tanks from Service
4.11 Tank Vehicles
4.12 Laboratories
Appendix A - Model Written Spill Procedure
Appendix B - Static Electricity
Appendix C - List of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

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