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Hotel Retrofit Building Audit (Comprehensive) |
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January 2007 |
3.1 Building Regulated By Other Retrofit Sections
3.2 Building One Storey In Building Height With Limited Building Area
3.3 All Other Buildings
4.1 Determine The Building Height
4.2 Determine The Building Area
4.3 Calculating Building Area
6.1 Attached Buildings Fire Separated By A
Noncombustible Fire Separation Having A 2-Hr Fire Resistance Rating
6.2 Attached Buildings Fire Separated By A Combustible Fire Separation Having A
2 Hr Fire Resistance Rating
6.3 Buildings Connected By An Above Ground Walkway
6.4 Buildings Connected By An Underground Walkway
January 2007
OFM Section: Fire Safety Standards at (416) 325-3100
The reproduction of this guideline for non-commercial
purposes is permitted and encouraged. Permission to reproduce the guideline for
commercial purposes must be obtained from the Office of the Fire Marshal,
Ontario.
This guideline is intended to assist hotel operators and owners, including
their agents, to conduct an audit of a hotel establishment building that is
regulated under Retrofit, Section 9.9 of the Fire Code. The purpose of
conducting an audit is to identify and describe the existing building features
in relation to Section 9.9 requirements. Completing an audit will help to
determine the degree of compliance or non-compliance. The guideline is
subdivided into sections. Each section is designed for use as a template
suitable for documenting the degree of compliance or non compliance with
applicable requirements based upon review and analysis of the subject matter.
Many of the sections also contain explanatory information (commentary) relating
to the requirement under consideration. The guideline is intended for guidance
only and is not to be considered a statement of law in this area.
A separate audit guideline is available at
www.ofm.gov.on.ca for use involving a one storey residential building that:
is
a hotel establishment or is part of a hotel establishment, and
contains
guest suites, other residential accommodations and/or building services, and
does
not contain any other major occupancies, and
does
not have a basement.
Retrofit Section 9.9 Hotels, was introduced in May 2006 as an amendment to the
Ontario Fire Code under Ontario Regulation 144/06 made under the
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The
regulation’s effective date is January 1, 2007. A number of the requirements
become effective on that date. However there are different intervals of up to 5
years in some instances to comply with various provisions.
Other portions of Parts 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of the Fire Code also apply to the
subject building where applicable. However, unless referred to specifically in
the guideline, these provisions are not part of this building audit process. It
is the responsibility of the owner to comply with the Fire Code. The Fire Code
may be accessed and downloaded from the Ontario Government e-Laws web site at
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/.
Owners of buildings falling within the scope of the Section 9.9 Hotels are
responsible for bringing their building(s) into compliance within the time
frames as specified. These time frames are outlined in Article 9.1.3.1. A
compliance schedule is provided in Appendix G –
Regulation Compliance Schedule.
In some instances the work required may result in material alterations to the
building structure or to its systems, and may affect temporarily the use of
spaces in instances where installations or alterations must be made within these
areas. Building construction, including additions, renovations and/or demolition
are always subject to the Building Code Act and its regulations. For this
reason, should construction be necessary, a building permit may be required
prior to undertaking remedial measures to comply.
Article 9.9.1.2. requires the owner to prepare and retain a separate Building
Audit for each building that is part of a
hotel establishment. The Building
Audit must identify and describe the existing building features in relation to
the requirements in Section 9.9. The Building Audit must be completed by January
1, 2008. Completing a Building Audit will help an owner identify those areas of
the building audited that comply while also identifying those areas that may be
deficient and require upgrading. Once the Building Audit is completed; it must
be retained and be made available to an Assistant to the Fire Marshal upon
request.
1.1 Instructions For Using The Audit Guideline
There are 40 sections in this Building Audit guideline. Each section reflects
certain elements of the regulation’s requirements. It is intended that this
guideline be followed sequentially. Using the audit guideline sequentially will
ensure that the fire safety elements regulated under Section 9.9 will be
appropriately assessed and the results where applicable will be suitably
documented.
Following the guideline instructions as intended will help the user to determine
those portions of the regulation that apply to the building so that appropriate
analysis and documentation can be achieved. Every effort has been made to ensure
that this guideline incorporates all the provisions of Retrofit, Section 9.9.
Some portions of the regulation and guideline will not apply to the hotel
establishment building being audited. In these instances, by following the
directions in the guideline you will be directed to proceed to the next section
or specified portion in the guideline. This will allow you to disregard those
portions of the guideline that are not applicable to the building being audited.
The Building Audit can be prepared using a computer and Microsoft Word in a
manner similar to working on any Microsoft Word document. To complete the
guideline on a computer, download the Microsoft Word file to your computer.
Identify and save the file so that you can access it easily to work on. After
working on the Building Audit save the changes you have made before closing the
file. When you return to work on it, simply open the file and carry on from
where you last left off.
To conduct the Building Audit, carefully review each statement and examine the
corresponding feature(s) in the building. After completing the analysis,
document the appropriate response by checking (Yes
or No
) and where
necessary describe or list additional information as directed in the text form
field provided following the asterisk (*███).
When inserting text immediately after the asterisk (*) the form field will expand as necessary to accommodate
all text. Inserted text will be printed in the colour red. Form fields located
in the tables are not identified by an asterisk.
To check a box using your computer, simply double left click your mouse while
the cursor is on the box. Then select ‘Checked’ under the default value, then
OK. The box is checked.
The Building Audit can also be prepared using a printed copy of this
document/file. When using this format, print the Building Audit guideline on
single-sided, 3-hole punched paper. Place the printed pages in a 3 ring binder.
Also obtain a notebook containing more than 50 pages. It would be preferable for
the notebook to be bound in some manner and also be 3-hole punched for inserting
into the 3-ring binder. When documenting your analysis if you encounter
insufficient space after an asterisk (*) to insert the necessary details, the
information can be written in the notebook. It is suggested that a separate page
in the notebook be used for documenting each applicable section as you work your
way through the audit process and guideline.
The guideline provides qualifying statements intended to determine if the
section or subsection applies to the building being audited. By completing these
qualifying statements, in some instances you will be directed to proceed to the
next section or specified portion in the guideline. When you encounter this
using the computer, a hyperlink is provided that you can click on with the left
mouse button. Using this hyperlink will take you to the next section or area in
the Building Audit. To return to your original place in the audit guideline,
click on the forward key (Þ) or return key (Ü) located on the computer screen
tool bar.
Once all applicable sections of the guideline have been completed, it is
necessary to retain only those portions of the guideline that were applicable to
the building in order to satisfy the provisions of Article 9.9.1.2. pertaining
to the building audit.
| Hotel Municipal Address |
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| Hotel Name and/or name of the building within a hotel
establishment |
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| Owner |
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Phone # ███ |
| Owner’s Municipal Address |
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| Owner’s Agent (Where applicable) |
███ |
Phone # ███ |
| Agent’s Municipal Address |
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| Fire Department Name |
███ |
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| Fire Department Municipal Address |
███ |
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| Fire Department Contact |
███ |
Phone # ███ |
Complete the table above to provide basic information about the hotel building that is the subject of the audit.
The purpose of Section 3 is to determine which sections of this guideline will apply to the building that is going to be audited.
3.1 Building Regulated By Other Retrofit Sections
[9.9.1.1.(3)] The building containing a hotel, or a portion of the building, is regulated by Section 9.2, 9.3, 9.5 or 9.6 of the Fire Code on December 31, 2006 and the use of the building is unchanged since that date. (To determine if the circumstances in your situation apply, refer to the Application Subsections found in Appendix F – Retrofit 9.2, 9.3, 9.5 and 9.6 Application Sections.
Agree: Yes
No
NOTE: For example, many bed and breakfast establishments have been/are regulated under the provisions of Section 9.3 or 9.5 of the Fire Code. Where the use of the building has remained the same since December 31, 2006, the buildings continue to be regulated by these sections of Retrofit.
Where ‘Yes’ was the response to the statement above (Retrofit 9.2, 9.3, 9.5 or 9.6 applies to the building), the only portions of this audit guideline that will apply to the building or portion of the building include Section 7.0, Subsection 14.3 and Section 39.0, where applicable. Complete these portions of the Building Audit guideline. Refer to Appendix G – Regulation Compliance Schedule to determine the time lines for compliance where deficiencies have been noted. Take steps to correct the deficiencies within the timeline allotted.3.2 Building One Storey In Building Height With Limited Building Area
The building containing a hotel
Agree: Yes
No
Where the response is ‘No’ proceed to
Subsection 3.3.
Where ‘Yes’ was the response to the statement above, the
only portion of this audit guideline that applies to this building is
Section 7.0. Complete this Section of the Building Audit guideline. Refer
to Appendix G – Regulation Compliance Schedule to determine the time line for
compliance where deficiencies have been noted. Take steps to correct the
deficiencies within the timeline allotted.
3.3 All Other Buildings
For all other buildings, use the following table to identify those sections in the audit guideline that apply to the building under consideration. Review the qualifying factors in each segment of the table to determine if that particular section will apply to the building under consideration. Column 1 in the table identifies the section number. Column 2 is used to identify whether the section is applicable or not. Column 2 is also to be used to keep track of those portions of the guideline that have been completed. Simply check or click on the appropriate box as applicable. Column 3 describes the qualifying factors that must be considered to determine applicability of the section.
Once the information in the table has been completed, the
table can be used for future reference as a Table of Contents and guide you
through the audit process. As each applicable section of the audit guideline is
completed, check the ‘Completed
’ form field box in Column 2.
NOTE: Where applicable, each section or subsection in the guideline also provides one or more qualifying statements to ensure that only applicable portions of the guideline are to be completed. Where those portions of the guideline do not apply to the building being audited, you will be directed to proceed to the next appropriate section or subsection.
| Col. 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| SECTION | APPLICABLE& STATUS | FACTORS TO DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF SECTION TEMPLATE |
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All |
Introduction and instructions for using the guideline | |
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Building identification and information | |
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All |
Determine which sections of the guideline apply to the building being audited | |
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All |
Determine building height and building area | |
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All |
Determine type of building construction – ( combustible construction or noncombustible construction) | |
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All |
Fire separating the building from an
adjoining building not containing a hotel The building being audited does not contain a hotel. Agree: Yes No
If ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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All |
Smoke alarms in guest suites | |
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Yes
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Fire alarm and detection The building is 3 storeys or less in building height, and each guest suite
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Voice communication system The height of the building measured vertically between the floor of the top storey and grade is ███m. The height of the building as determined above is less than 36 m. Agree: Yes No
Where
‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Access routes for fire fighting The building is 3 storeys or less in building height and the building area is less than 600 m². Agree: Yes No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Standpipe system The building is 3 storeys or less in building height: Agree: Yes No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Elevators for firefighters’ use The height of the building measured vertically between the floor of the top storey and grade is ███. The height of the building as determined above is less than 18 m. Agree: Yes No
Where
‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Identify and assess the quality of structural floor
assemblies and supporting assemblies |
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All as applicable Completed
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Identify and assess the quality of required fire separations within floor areas | |
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All |
Protection of openings in required fire separations (closures) | |
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Yes
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Pipes, ducts and plenums serving heating and air handling systems The building contains
Agree: Yes
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All as applicable Completed
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Means of egress | |
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Yes
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Determining occupant loads The building is
Agree: Yes
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All as applicable Completed
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Determine the number of exits required | |
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All as applicable Completed
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Rooms and other spaces requiring two or more egress doorways | |
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Yes
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Determine the suitability of dead end corridors The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Requirements for access to exits The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Occupant load restrictions resulting from limited
means of egress widths
available The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Additional occupant load restrictions in floor areas and rooms of
assembly occupancy requiring two or more
means of egress doorways The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Requirements for travel distance to an exit The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Determine the adequacy of exit stairway
fire separations The building is only one storey in building height and does not have a basement. Agree: Yes No
. Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Exterior stairways and fire escapes The building is only one storey in building height and does not have a basement. Agree: Yes No
. Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply.The building has an exterior
Where ‘No’ applies in all instances above this section does not apply. |
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All as applicable Completed
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Doors in an access to exit and exit doors | |
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Yes
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Emergency access to floor areas from
exit stairs The building is only one storey in building height. Agree: Yes No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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All |
Exit signs | |
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Yes
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Floor number signs The building is only one storey in building height and does not contain a basement. Agree: Yes
No
. Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Interior finishes The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Lighting The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Emergency Lighting The building is 3 storeys or less in building height, and each guest suite
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Emergency power supply (Generator) The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Unit equipment for emergency lighting The building is
Agree: Yes
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Yes
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Commercial cooking equipment Commercial cooking equipment such as that used in a restaurant(s) or used for other commercial food preparation purposes (banquet facility, etc.) is present in the building. Agree: Yes No
Where ‘No’ this section does not
apply. |
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Yes
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Requirements for interconnected floor spaces This building contains an interconnected floor space as defined in Section 39. Agree: Yes No
Where ‘No’ this section does not apply. |
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Yes
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Smoke control measures The height of the building measured vertically between the floor of the top storey and grade is ███. The height of the building as determined above is less than 18 m. Agree: Yes No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. |
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As applicable Completed
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Sprinkler system requirements |
Many of the requirements in Retrofit are determined by the
building size and the nature of its construction. The requirements are based
upon building height and building area and whether the building is of
combustible construction or
noncombustible construction.
4.1 Determine The Building Height
This subsection involves determining the building height of the building being
audited. It is important to note that the words, storey,
first storey and grade
all have assigned meanings and are used in their defined sense in the context of
the definition.
Examine the building from the outside and inside. Identify the first
storey of
the building. Next, determine the building height in
storeys. Storeys below
grade are not included when determining building height.
The building is *███ storeys in
building height.
4.2 Determine The Building Area
In this subsection it will be necessary to determine the
building area of the
building being audited.
For the purpose of determining the building area, Retrofit Section 9.9 permits a
building containing a hotel to be separated from another connected building not
containing a hotel, provided the buildings are separated from each other by
Where the building is separated from another connected building
using one of these methods then the building area includes the building
containing the hotel only.
4.3 Calculating Building Area
The building is
a single detached building. Agree:
Yes
No
subdivided from another building by a firewall,
Agree: Yes
No
subdivided from another building
not containing a hotel by an above ground
walkway. Agree:
Yes
No
subdivided from another building not containing a
hotel by an
underground walkway. Agree: Yes
No
For guidance on how to determine building area proceed to Appendix B – Determining The Building Area.
CONCLUSION: The building area of the building is *███ m².
Refer to Appendix C – Determine Type of Building Construction
for guidance in determining whether the building is considered to be of
combustible construction,
noncombustible construction or of
heavy timber construction.
NOTE: A building of
heavy timber construction is also
considered to be a building of combustible construction.
The building is of:
noncombustible construction Yes:
No
Where ‘Yes’ briefly provide details of the existing building construction:*███
combustible construction Yes:
No
Where ‘Yes’ briefly provide details of the existing building construction:*███
heavy timber construction Yes:
No
Where ‘Yes’ briefly provide details of the existing building construction:*███
COMPILED CONCLUSIONS OF SECTIONS 4 AND 5.
The building is *███ storeys in
building height.
The building is *███ m² in building area.
The building is of heavy timber construction and
combustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
The building is of combustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
The building is of noncombustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
In this section it is necessary to determine the adequacy of
features that fire separate a building containing a hotel from an adjoining
building that does not contain a hotel.
The building being audited does not contain a hotel. Agree:
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 7.
The subject building is not attached, or connected by a covered
walkway or
underground walkway, to another building. Agree: Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 7.
The building containing the hotel is connected to a building that does not
contain a hotel by (NOTE: More than one of the following points may apply.)
a fire separation of noncombustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.1
a fire separation of combustible construction .
Agree: Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.2.
an above ground covered walkway.
Agree: Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.3.
an underground walkway.
Agree: Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.4.
6.1 Attached Buildings Fire Separated By A
Noncombustible Fire Separation Having A 2-Hr Fire Resistance Rating
[9.9.2.6.(1)] The building containing a hotel is required to be fire separated
from an attached building that does not contain a hotel, by a
fire separation of
noncombustible construction having a 2-hr
fire-resistance rating.
The existing wall assemblies (fire separation referred to above) consist of
reinforced concrete. Agree: Yes
No
masonry. Agree: Yes
No
clay tile with plaster or gypsum board finish on both sides.
Agree: Yes
No
Where the wall assembly does not correspond with one of the wall
assemblies described above, proceed to Subsection 6.2.
All existing openings in the fire separation are protected with
closures having
1.5-hr fire protection rating. The door and frame has a permanent label affixed
to it indicating that the door has the required 1.5-hr
fire protection rating.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the openings. *███
6.2 Attached Buildings Fire Separated By A Combustible Fire
Separation Having A 2 Hr Fire Resistance Rating
[9.9.2.6. (2)] As an alternative, the building containing a
hotel is required to
be fire separated from an attached building that does not contain a
hotel, by a
fire separation having a 2-hr
fire resistance rating constructed as a fire
separation.
In this instance the existing fire separation has been purposefully designed and
constructed as a fire separation having a 2-hr
fire resistance rating.
Agree: Yes
No
Provide relevant information to support this conclusion. (i.e. Building permit
information, original construction details, assessment by a structural engineer,
etc.) *███
All existing openings in the fire separation are protected with
closures having
1.5-hr fire-protection rating. The door and frame has a permanent label affixed
to it indicating that the door has the required 1.5-hr fire-protection rating.
Agree: Yes
No
Where
‘No’ list the openings. *███
6.3 Buildings Connected By An Above Ground Walkway
For the purpose of the following statement a walkway means a covered or roofed
pedestrian thoroughfare used to connect 2 or more buildings.
The building containing a
hotel is connected to another building not containing
a
hotel by an aboveground walkway.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 6.4. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
[9.9.2.6.(3)] The building containing a
hotel is connected to an adjacent
building not containing a
hotel by an above ground walkway that is fire
separated from each building by a fire separation having a
fire-resistance
rating of not less than 45 minutes. [3.2.3.20.(1)OBC]
Agree: Yes
No
Both buildings connected to the walkway are each of
combustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.4. Where ‘No’ continue.
[3.2.3.20.(3)OBC] One or both buildings are constructed of
noncombustible construction and the
walkway is of noncombustible construction.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 6.4. Where ‘No’ continue.
[3.2.3.20.(1)OBC] The walkway connected to the buildings is of
heavy timber
construction
(Agree: Yes
No
)
and:
not less than 50% of the area of any enclosing perimeter walls
is open to the outdoors,
Agree: Yes
No
and the walkway is at ground level. Agree:
Yes
No
6.4 Buildings Connected By An Underground
Walkway
For the purpose of the following statement a walkway means a covered or roofed
pedestrian thoroughfare used to connect 2 or more buildings.
The building containing a
hotel is connected to another building not containing
a
hotel by an underground walkway.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 7. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
[9.9.2.6.(3)] The building containing a hotel is subdivided from a directly
connected adjacent building that does not contain a
hotel by an underground walkway that complies with the Building Code.
[3.2.3.21.(1)OBC] The underground walkway:
No
)
No
)and
No
and
No
(and if applicable, i.e. walkway exceeds 100 m in length)
at intervals of not more than 100 m, or
where the travel distance from the door of an adjacent room or space to the nearest exit exceeds one and a half times the least allowable travel distance for any of the adjacent occupancies as prescribed in OBC Sentence 3.4.2.5.(1).
Applicable: Yes
Smoke alarms are required to be installed in each
guest suite in every hotel.
The smoke alarm requirements include references to three different ULC
standards. The following table contains a synopsis of the regulatory
requirements outlined in Section 9.9 and those requirements contained in the
referenced standards. For accurate reference, refer to the applicable standards.
For correct placement of smoke alarm, refer to the illustration below.
In the table, Column 1 describes the requirements. Column 2 is used to document
compliance or non-compliance. Column 3 is used to describe details of
non-compliance when applicable.
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Column 1 |
Col. 2 |
Column 3 |
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| [9.9.4.13.] Requirements for smoke alarms: | Complies (Agree) |
Describe nature of non-compliance | |
| Yes | No |
███ |
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| Installed in each guest suite |
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███ |
| Each is ULC labelled. |
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███ |
| Battery operated, or Have permanent connections to an electrical circuit and have no disconnect switches between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm |
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███ |
| Installed on each floor in multi-level guest suites, and The smoke alarms are interconnected so that the actuation of one smoke alarm will cause all smoke alarms within the guest suite to sound (if applicable). |
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███ |
| Not installed near an air outlet from a heating or air conditioning system. |
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███ |
| Permanently installed on the ceiling not less than 100 mm from any wall measured to the nearest edge of the smoke alarm, or on the wall with the top edge of the smoke alarm 100 to 300 mm from the ceiling. |
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███ |
| Located at least 1 m or more from the centre of a laundry room or bathroom entrance door to avoid exposure to water vapour. |
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███ |
| Located on the high side of the room where the ceiling slope is greater than 1 in 8. |
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| Installed on the bottom of the joists or beams where the ceiling consists of exposed joists or beams. |
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███ |
This section addresses requirements for early fire warning and detection, which include the following provisions:
The building is 4 storeys or more in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ a fire alarm system is required, therefore proceed to
Section 8.3.
8.1 Exemption For Small Buildings
[9.9.4.1.(1)] The building is:
No
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 8.3. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 10.
No
No
Where ‘Yes’ the existing fire alarm system must conform to the provisions
outlined in Subsections 8.4 through 8.15.NOTE: Detectors are not required in corridors,
washrooms and closets in guest suites, saunas, refrigerated areas and swimming
pools. Guest suites can also be excluded from areas needing detectors, but only
where smoke detectors are instead installed in the corridor serving the
guest suites.
Agree: Yes
No
Not
applicable
Where ‘No’ list areas of the building lacking fire detectors.
*███
Option #2
[9.9.4.2.(4) and OBC 3.2.4.16.(1) to (5)]
Fire detectors are not required in
rooms and areas provided these areas are sprinklered and the sprinkler system
activates the fire alarm system upon sprinkler system activation.
Agree: Yes
No
The sprinkler system is electrically supervised to indicate a trouble signal on
the building fire alarm system annunciator for each of the following (where
applicable):
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list those areas that apply and do not conform.
*███
NOTE: An annunciator with zoning is not required until
the building is 4 or more storeys in building height or has a minimum
total area
of 4000 m². See Section 8.7 for more details. Existing zoning arrangements can
also be assessed for approval by the
Chief Fire Official.
8.5 Manual Pull Stations
| [9.9.4.3.] Requirements for manual pull stations | Complies | Describe location(s) of non-compliance | |
| Yes | No | ||
| Installed at the main reception area |
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███ |
| Installed near every exit [see NOTE (1)] |
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███ |
| Red in colour |
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███ |
| Readily accessible and unobstructed |
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███ |
| Readily visible |
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███ |
| Installed at a height of not less than 1.2m and not more than 1.5m measured vertically from the finished floor |
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███ |
8.6 Alarm Signalling Devices
| [9.9.4.4.] Requirements for alarm signalling devices:(bells, horns, etc.) | Complies | Describe location(s) of non-compliance | |
| Yes | No | ||
| Installed on all storeys |
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███ |
| Located so that the alarm signal and alert signal when sounded, may be heard throughout the building over all normal sounds at any time |
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|
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| Distinctive in sound |
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|
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The building is 4 or more storeys in building height or has a minimum
total
area of 4000 m².
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 8.8.
Where ‘Yes’ complete the table below.
| [9.9.4.5.] Annunciator requirements: | Complies | Describe location(s) of non-compliance | |
| Yes | No | ||
| Installed near the main entrance or in the main reception area, and is readily accessible to the fire department |
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| Indicates all floors with not more than one floor per zone indicated |
|
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8.8 Fire Alarm Shutdown Of Recirculating Air Handling
Systems
[9.9.4.6.] This subsection involves an examination of each heating and air
conditioning system in the building to determine
The building has at least one recirculating air handling system.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 8.9. If ‘Yes’ continue
The recirculating air handling system serves more than one
guest suite or
storey.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 8.9. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
The recirculating air handling system is part of a smoke control system.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 8.9. Where ‘No’ continue.
The fire alarm system shuts down the recirculating air handling system(s) upon
activation.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the location of the recirculating air handling system(s) that
does not comply:
*███
8.9 Trouble Signals
[9.9.4.7.] Fire alarm systems are electrically supervised whereby a fault
condition, which would interfere with the operation of the fire alarm system, is
detected. Once a fault is detected, typically an audible and visual trouble
signal device must be provided.
A trouble signal sounding device is installed at the main reception area or a
continuously supervised area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ provide details of the variation.
███
Where a trouble signal sounding device has a silencing switch, [applicable: Yes
0 No 0] a trouble light is installed at the main reception area or a
continuously supervised area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where applicable and ‘No’, provide details of the variation.
*███
8.10 Fire Alarm System Operation
[9.9.4.8.] The fire alarm system must operate in conformance with Article
3.2.4.4. of the 1994 Building Code.
| Fire alarm system operational requirements include: | Complies | Describe variances of compliance | |
| Yes | No | ||
| [3.2.4.4.(1) OBC]A single stage fire alarm system is
installed in this building.Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next row. (NOTE: A single stage fire alarm system will upon the operation of any manual pull station or fire detector, cause an alarm signal to sound on all audible signal devices in the system.) |
|
|
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| [3.2.4.4.(2) OBC] A 2 stage fire alarm system is installed
in this building. Applicable: Yes
No
NOTE: A two stage fire alarm system: (a) causes an alarm signal to sound in the initiating fire zone upon the operation of any manual pull station or fire detector, (b) causes an alert signal to sound throughout the hotel and such parts of the building as is necessary to alert hotel staff. (c) automatically causes an alarm signal to sound if the alert signal is not acknowledged within 5 minutes of its initiation, (d) has each manual pull station equipped so that the use of a key or other similar device causes an alarm signal to sound and continue to sound upon the removal of the key or similar device from the manual pull station |
|
|
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| [3.2.4.4.(3) & (4) OBC] The fire alarm system has zone coded
signals. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ describe the operation of the system.
███NOTE: Zone coded signals indicate the zone of fire alarm origin using different alarm signal patterns that are known to staff. |
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8.11 Continuity Of Fire Alarm System
[9.9.4.9.] The building is served by a single fire alarm system. Agree: Yes 0 No
0 Describe details of the variance:
*███
8.12 Electrical Supervision Of The Fire Alarm System
The primary design criterion of fire alarm system is reliability, such that
whenever called upon to actuate, the system must function. Electrical
supervision helps ensure this reliability. Electrical supervision is a means
whereby a fault condition, which would interfere with the operation of the fire
alarm system, is detected.
Any such fault condition in the wiring of the following system components will
initiate a trouble signal:
In addition, all relays or modules within the control panel are supervised
against removal. Overcurrent protection devices are also supervised against
interruption.
During any trouble occurrence, it may be possible to identify the following
trouble indications at the control panel:
[9.9.4.10] Based upon the information provided above, it is determined that
the fire alarm system is electrically supervised.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ describe details of variance:
*███
8.13 Emergency Power For The Fire Alarm System
[9.9.4.11.(1) & (2)] The existing emergency power supply provides 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.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ describe details of variance:
*███
NOTE: Where ‘No’ the emergency power supply must be
upgraded to comply with Article 3.2.7.8. of the 1994 Building Code.
8.14 Primary Power For The Fire Alarm System
[9.9.4.11.(3) & (4)] The fire alarm system primary source of power is provided
by a separate circuit, equipped with a separate circuit breaker or fuse switch
that is located in a secure area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ describe details of variance:
*███
When the building is not supplied with primary power from a public utility, the
system is equipped with two independent sources of power.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ describe the power sources:
*███
8.15 Installation, Extension, Modifications To The Existing
System
Should it become necessary to install, extend or modify the fire alarm system
the following standards and their respective requirements will apply to the
installation, extension or modification.
[9.9.4.12.(1)] Where the fire alarm system is required to be installed,
extended, or modified by Retrofit 9.9, the installation, extension or
modification shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC S524, “Installation of Fire
Alarm Systems”.
[9.9.4.12.(2)] Where the fire alarm system is required to be installed, extended
or modified by Retrofit 9.9, the installation, extension or modification shall
be verified in conformance with CAN/ULC S537, “Standard for the Verification of
Fire Alarm Systems”.
The fire alarm system will have to be
No
No
No
If fire alarm system was installed, extended or modified after January 1, 2007, it was verified on this date: ███
The height of the building measured vertically between the floor of the top
storey and grade is
*███m.
The height of the building as determined above is 36 m or less.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 10. If the
response is ‘No’ continue.
A voice communication system allows trained building personnel or the
Fire
Department to give verbal instructions and information to building occupants.
These instructions help to reduce the anxiety of occupants in an emergency and
aid in a safe, orderly evacuation.
The building is equipped with a voice communication system or a public address
system.
Agree: Yes
No
| [9.9.4.14.] Requirements for a voice communication system: | Applicable | Describe variances of compliance | |
| Yes | No | ||
| Consists of loudspeakers operated from the central alarm and control facility where applicable, or |
|
|
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| Consists of loudspeakers operated from another location other than a central alarm and control facility that is accessible to the fire department and supervisory staff appointed under Section 2.8 (needs to be approved) |
|
|
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| Provides clear verbal signals throughout the building except for elevator cars |
|
|
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| Provides for automatic silencing of the fire alarm signals or alert signals when loudspeakers are in use |
|
|
███ |
An existing public address system compatible with the fire safety plan
required under Section 2.8 and capable of communicating instructions to building
occupants may be approved.
An existing public address system that is not associated with the building fire
alarm system is provided in the building.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 10. Where ‘Yes’ provide
details relating to the existing public address system:
*███
[9.9.5.1. (1)] Every building that exceeds 3 storeys in
building height or
600 m² in building area shall be provided with access routes for
fire department
vehicles. 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.
The building is fully sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 11. Where
‘No’ continue.
The building is 3 storeys or less in
building height and the building area is
less than 600 m².
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 11. Where
‘No’ continue.
The building is 7 storeys or more in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Subsection 10.2. Where ‘No’ continue.
10.1 Access Route For Buildings 6 Storeys Or Less In Building
Height
| [9.9.5.1.(3)] In a building 6 storeys or less in building height the existing fire department access route is deemed to comply with the Building Code provided the access route: | Complies | Where ‘No’ describe variances | |
| Yes | No | ||
| has a clear width of at least 6 m |
|
|
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| is 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 |
|
|
███ |
| is located not less than 3 m and not more than 15 m from |
|
|
███ |
| the principal entrance |
|
|
███ |
| is connected with a public thoroughfare |
|
|
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10.2 Access Route For Buildings 7 Storeys Or More In Building Height
| [9.9.5.1.] Access routes for fire department vehicles for buildings that are 7 or more storeys in building height must correspond to the requirements listed below: [3.2.5.5. to 3.2.5.7. OBC] | Complies | Where ‘No’ describe variances | |
| Yes | No | ||
| Access routes are located so that the principal entrance and every access opening required for fire fighting as described in NOTE (1) is not less than 3 m and not more than 15 m from the closest portion of the access route, measured horizontally from the face of the building. |
|
|
███ |
| Where a fire department connection is provided for a sprinkler or a standpipe system, a fire department pumper vehicle can be located adjacent to the fire hydrant. |
|
|
███ |
| The unobstructed path of travel for fire fighters from the vehicle to the building is not more than 45 m. (The unobstructed paths of travel for fire fighters from the vehicle to the building shall be measured from the vehicle to the fire department connection provided for the building, except that where no such connection is provided, the paths of travel shall be measured to the principal entrance of the building.) |
|
|
███ |
| Where a portion of the building is completely cut off from the remainder of the building so that there is no access to the remainder of the building, the access route is located so that the unobstructed path of travel from the vehicle to one entrance of each portion is not more than 45 m. |
|
|
███ |
| Where the access route is provided by
means of a roadway or yard, (Applicable: Yes
No
)
the design and location of that portion of the roadway or yard: |
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| has a clear width of at least 6 m, unless it can be shown that lesser widths is satisfactory |
|
|
███ |
| has a centreline radius of not less than 12 m |
|
|
███ |
| has an overhead clearance of at least 5 m |
|
|
███ |
| has a change of gradient of not more than 1 and 12.5 over a minimum distance of 15 m |
|
|
███ |
| has been designed to support the expected loads imposed by fire fighting equipment and is surfaced with concrete, asphalt or other material designed to permit accessibility under all climatic conditions |
|
|
███ |
| has turnaround facilities for any dead-end portion of the access route exceeding 90 m |
|
|
███ |
| is connected with a public thoroughfare |
|
|
███ |
NOTE:
(1) The intent is that direct access for fire fighting is provided from the
outdoors to every storey (except for storeys below the
first storey) having its
floor level less than 25 m above grade, by not less than one unobstructed window
or access panel for each 15 m of wall in each wall required to face a street,
and direct access from not less than one street is provided from the outdoors to
each basement having a horizontal dimension more than 25 m.
The building is 3 storeys or less in
building height: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 12. If the
response is ‘No’ continue.
[9.9.5.2.(2)] A building 4 storeys or more in
building height is required to be
equipped with a standpipe and hose system.
| Sub-section 11.1 [9.9.5.2.(3) & (4)] Hose stations are: |
Comply | Where ‘No’ describe variances | ||
| Yes | No | |||
| located so that all areas |
|
|
███ |
|
| provided with a 38 mm hose valve |
|
|
███ |
|
| equipped with not more than 30 m of 38 mm hose on a hose rack with the hose attached, ready for use at all times |
|
|
███ |
|
| equipped with a shut off combination fog and straight stream nozzle |
|
|
███ |
|
| 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 |
|
|
███ |
|
| located in corridors (where possible) and in hose cabinets |
|
|
███ |
|
| Sub-section 11.2 | [9.9.5.2.(5)] The standpipe system: | |||
| has an adequate water supply capable of producing a hose stream of at least 6m from the hose nozzle at the highest fire hose outlet |
|
|
███ |
|
| is 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 |
|
|
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|
| Sub-section 11.3 | [9.9.5.2.(6)] Hose cabinets are: | |||
| of sufficient size to accommodate a hose, hose rack, hose valve and fire extinguisher |
|
|
███ |
|
| 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 |
|
|
███ |
|
| equipped with a door without locks, constructed to open easily |
|
|
███ |
|
| so located that the door, when open, will not obstruct any doorway |
|
|
███ |
|
The height of the building measured vertically between the floor of the top
storey and grade is
*███. The height of the building as measured above is
18 m or less. Agree: Yes
No
Where
‘Yes’ this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 13.
Where the height exceeds 18 m, continue.
[9.9.5.3.] Buildings more than 18 m in height are required to be equipped with
an elevator for firefighters’ use.
| Sub-section 12.1 | An elevator is acceptable for use by firefighters provided: | Comply | Describe variances of compliance | |
| Yes | No | |||
| [9.9.5.3.(2)(a)] The elevator is capable of providing transportation from the street floor to every floor served by the elevator system |
|
|
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|
| [9.9.5.3.(2)(b)] The elevator is identified on the street floor as an elevator provided for use by firefighters |
|
|
███ |
|
| Manual emergency recall operation is provided. [3.2.6.8.(1) OBC] |
|
|
███ |
|
| Key-operated switches for emergency recall described above are provided in a conspicuous location at each elevator lobby on the recall level and at the central alarm and control facility where one is provided. [3.2.6.8.(2) OBC] |
|
|
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|
| In-car emergency switches are provided in all elevator cars. [3.2.6.8.(3) OBC] |
|
|
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|
| Keys to operate the switches required above are provided in a suitably identified box conspicuously located on the outside of an elevator shaft near the central alarm and control facility and an additional key, or keys, are kept at the central alarm and control facility where one is provided. [3.2.6.8.(4) OBC] |
|
|
███ |
|
[9.9.5.3.(2)(d)] Other elevator cabs in the same
shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters
|
|
|
███ |
|
| Sub-section 12.2 | [9.9.5.3.(3)] The building is equipped with an elevator
system that requires transfer from one elevator to another elevator to reach
all floors above grade. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ the following requirements do not apply, therefore proceed to
Section 13. Where ‘Yes’, continue. |
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| [9.9.5.3.(3) The elevator is identified on the street floor and the transfer floor as elevators provided for firefighter’s use |
|
|
███ |
|
| Manual emergency recall operation is provided for all elevators serving storeys above the first storey. [3.2.6.8.(1) OBC] |
|
|
███ |
|
| Key-operated switches for emergency recall described above are provided in a conspicuous location at each elevator lobby on the recall level and at the central alarm and control facility where one is provided. [3.2.6.8.(2) OBC] |
|
|
███ |
|
| In-car emergency switches shall be provided in all elevator cars. [3.2.6.8.(3) OBC] |
|
|
███ |
|
| Keys to operate the switches required above are provided in a suitably identified box conspicuously located on the outside of an elevator shaft near the central alarm and control facility and an additional key, or keys, are kept at the central alarm and control facility where one is provided. [3.2.6.8.(4) OBC] |
|
|
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|
| [9.9.5.3.(3)(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 |
|
|
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|
| [9.9.5.3.(3)(d)] Other elevator cabs share the same shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters. Agree: Yes 0 No 0 Where ‘No’ the following requirements do not apply, therefore proceed to Section 13. Where ‘Yes’, continue. |
|
|
███ |
|
[9.9.5.3.(3)(d)] Other elevator cabs in the same
shaft as the elevator for use by firefighters
|
|
|
███ |
|
The building is only one storey in
building height and does not contain a
basement.
Agree: Yes
No
.
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. Proceed to Section 14.
This section involves examining the structural features of the building to
determine how well the building or portions of the building will withstand
exposure to fire and its ability or inability to limit fire spread. For guidance
on the subject including a detailed process to assist in conducting this
assessment, refer to Appendix D – Containment and Control of Fire.
Complete the table below to provide details relating to the types of existing
floor assemblies, walls, columns and arches supporting the floor assemblies and
to assist you in determining the assembly’s assigned
fire-resistance rating.
| The floor assemblies and walls, columns and arches supporting the floor assemblies are: | Applicable | Assigned Fire-resistance rating |
| reinforced concrete | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
2-hr |
| masonry | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
2-hr |
| clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
2-hr |
| assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
1-hr |
| assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board | Yes
No
List
locations where applicable:
███ |
1-hr |
| assemblies with membranes consisting of materials other than lath and plaster or gypsum board (wood panel, ply, sheet metal, etc.) | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
none |
| exposed wooden structures | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
none |
| exposed unprotected steel structures | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
none |
| floor assembly with suspended tile ceiling | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
None NOTE (1) |
| heavy timber construction | Yes
No
List locations where applicable:
███ |
45-min |
NOTE:
(1) Where a floor assembly includes suspended ceiling tiles mounted below the
structure it will be necessary to determine if the original assembly was
designed and constructed as a fire separation having a specified
fire-resistance rating. This may require an examination of the building’s original construction
drawings. Alternatively, a Professional Engineer or Architect could be consulted
for a comprehensive analysis.
Review the statements below in relationship to the subject building until the
circumstances described in the statement apply to the building. Where the
statement applies, proceed to the corresponding subsection identified.
The building is 7 or more storeys in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.4.
The building is 5 or 6 storeys in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.3.
The building is 4 storeys in building height.
Agree: Yes 0 No 0 Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.2.
The building is 3 storeys in building height and more than 600 m² in
building
area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.2.
The building is 3 storeys in building height and 600 m² or less in
building
area.
Agree: Yes 0 No 0 Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.1.
The building is 2 storeys in building height and more than 900 m² in
building
area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.2.
The building is 2 storeys in building height and 900 m² or less in
building
area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.1.
The building is 1 storey and more than 1200 m² in
building
area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.2.
The building is 1 storey in building height and 1200 m² or less in
building
area.
Agree: Yes
No
Where
‘Yes’ proceed to Section 13.1.
13.1 Building 1 To 3 Storeys In Building Height With Limited Building Area
In this subsection you will determine the suitability of the structural floor
assemblies and supporting assemblies and document your conclusions.
Using the information obtained through analysis in Section 4, complete the table
below. It is necessary to refer to the NOTES identified by brackets ( ) below
the table where applicable.
Column 1 identifies the applicable Fire Code requirement numerical reference.
Identify in Columns 2 and 3 the applicable building height and
building
area.
Columns 4 and 5 in the corresponding row identify the required
fire-resistance
rating for the specified floor assemblies and their respective supporting
members.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |||
| Fire Code Article | Maximum building height (storeys above grade) | Building area | Required fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies above the first storey and supporting members | Required fire-resistance rating of floor assembly and supporting structure between 1st storey and basement | |||
|
Unsprinklered building |
Sprinklered building NOTE (1) |
Unsprinklered building |
Sprinklered basement NOTE (2a) |
Meets other conditions NOTES (2b) or (3) | |||
| 9.9.2.2. | 1 |
Between 601 and 1200 |
Not applicable | 30-minYes
|
Yes
|
(2b)Yes
|
|
| 1 |
Up to 600 |
Not applicable | 30-min Yes
|
Yes |
(2b)Yes
(3)Yes |
||
| 2 |
Up to 900 |
30-min Yes |
Yes |
30-min Yes |
Yes |
(2b) Yes
|
|
| 3 |
Up to 600 |
30-min Yes |
Yes |
30-min Yes |
Yes
|
(2b) Yes |
|
NOTES:
(1) Existing floor assemblies and supporting structure are acceptable where the
entire building is sprinklered.
(2) Where sleeping accommodation or meeting rooms are not provided in the
basement, an existing fire separation between the
first storey and basement
shall be deemed acceptable where
(3) The building is not more than 1 storey in building height and not more than 600 m² in building area. Where sleeping accommodation or meeting rooms are not provided in the basement, an existing fire separation between the first storey and basement shall be deemed acceptable where
(a) each guest suite has direct access to the outdoors by a door near ground
level and
(b) doors connecting the basement and
first storey have a 20-min
fire-protection
rating and are equipped with self-closing and latching devices, and
(c) fire stopping of the wall space at the basement level is in accordance with
9.10.15.3. of the 1994 Building Code and
(d) an approved early warning system is installed consisting of
fire detectors
in the basement interconnected with alarm signalling devices that are audible in
guest suites.
Summary Of Analysis
The building is fully sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
Only the basement is fully
sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
Based upon the information derived from completing the table above, the floor
assembly situated between the basement and the
first storey is required to have
a fire-resistance rating of
*███. (Specify required
fire-resistance rating.) Describe the
degree of compliance or non-compliance.
*███
Based upon the information derived from completing the table above, all other
floor assemblies situated between other storeys in the building are required to
have a fire-resistance rating of
*███.
(Specify required fire-resistance rating.) Describe the status of compliance or
non compliance.
*███
Additional information.
*███
Proceed to Section 14.
13.2 Building 1 To 4 Storeys In Building Height With Unlimited Building Area
In this subsection you will determine the suitability of the structural floor
assemblies and supporting assemblies and document your conclusions.
Using the information obtained through analysis in Section 4, complete the table
below. It is necessary to refer to the NOTES below the table where applicable.
Column 1 identifies the applicable Fire Code requirement numerical reference.
Identify in Columns 2 and 3 the applicable building height and
building area.
Column 4 in the corresponding row identifies the required
fire-resistance rating
for the specified floor assemblies and supporting members. Column 5 in the
corresponding row identifies an additional requirement for buildings of
combustible construction.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |
| Fire Code Article | Maximum building height (in storeys above grade) | Building area (m²) | Minimum required fire-resistance rating of all floor assemblies and supporting members | Additional requirement for buildings of combustible construction (which includes heavy timber construction) | |
|
Unsprinklered building |
Sprinklered building NOTE (1) |
Applicable:
Yes
No
|
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| 9.9.2.3. | 1 |
exceeds1200 |
45-min |
Yes
|
Smoke detectors are provided in corridors serving
guest suites Yes |
| 2 |
exceeds 900 |
45-min |
Yes
|
Smoke detectors
are provided in corridors serving
guest suites Yes |
|
| 3 |
exceeds 600 |
45-min |
Yes
|
Smoke detectors
are provided in corridors serving
guest suites Yes |
|
| 4 |
any area | 45-min |
Yes
|
Smoke detectors
are provided in corridors serving
guest suites Yes |
|
Summary of Analysis
The building is fully sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
Based upon the information derived from completing the table above, all floor
assemblies are required to have a fire-resistance rating
of
*███.
(Specify required fire-resistance rating.) Describe the degree of compliance or
non-compliance.
*███
The building is of combustible construction (Applicable:
Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 14) and the corridors serving
guest suites are
equipped with smoke detectors connected to the building fire alarm system.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance.
*███
Proceed to Section 14.
13.3 Building 5 Or 6 Storeys In Building Height
In this subsection you will determine the suitability of the structural floor
assemblies and supporting assemblies and document your conclusions.
Using the information obtained through analysis in Section 4.0, complete the
table below. It is necessary to refer to the NOTES below the table to determine
the extent of the requirements.
Column 1 identifies the applicable Fire Code requirement numerical reference.
Column 2 identifies the type of building construction. Check only where
applicable.
Column 3 identifies the required fire-resistance rating for the specified floor
assemblies and supporting members.
Column 4 specifies whether the building is required to be
sprinklered or not.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Fire Code Article | Type of building construction | Minimum required fire-resistance rating of all floor assemblies and supporting members | Is the building or a portion of the building required to be sprinklered? |
| 9.9.2.4. | Noncombustible construction Yes |
45-min | No |
|
Noncombustible construction except the roof assembly only
consists of heavy timber construction Yes |
45-min | Yes NOTES (1), (2) |
|
|
Noncombustible construction except the roof assembly only
consists of combustible construction Yes |
45-min | Yes NOTES (1), (2) |
|
|
Heavy timber construction Yes |
45-min (3) | Yes NOTE (3) |
|
|
Combustible construction Yes |
45-min | Yes |
NOTES:
(1) The building is not required to be
sprinklered provided the ceiling membrane
has a 45-min fire-resistance rating and the
attic space is fire stopped in
conformance with Article 3.1.11.5. of the 1994 Building Code.
(2) As an alternative to NOTE (1), where the top storey and
attic space are
sprinklered the remainder of the building is not required to be
sprinklered.
(3) Where smoke detectors are provided in corridors serving
guest suites the
building of heavy timber construction is not required to be
sprinklered and the
existing floor assemblies are deemed to be acceptable.
Summary of Analysis
The building is fully
sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
The top storey and attic space are
sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
All floor assemblies are required to have a nominal fire-resistance rating of
*███
. (Specify required fire-resistance rating.) Complies:
Yes
No
Additional information.
*███
Proceed to Section 14.
13.4 Buildings 7 Or More Storeys In Building Height
In this section you will determine the suitability of the structural floor
assemblies and supporting assemblies and document your conclusions.
Column 1 identifies the applicable Fire Code requirement numerical reference.
Column 2 identifies the type of building construction. Check only where
applicable.
Column 3 identifies the required fire-resistance rating for the floor assemblies
and supporting members. Column 4 specifies whether the building or portion of
the building is required to be
sprinklered or not.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Fire Code Article | Type of construction | Required fire-resistance rating of floor assembly(s) and supporting members | Is the building required to be sprinklered? |
| 9.9.2.5. | Noncombustible construction Yes
No
|
1-hr | No |
|
Noncombustible construction where roof assembly only
consists of heavy timber construction Yes
No
|
1-hr | No | |
|
Noncombustible construction
with roof assembly only consisting of
combustible construction Yes
No
|
1-hr | Yes NOTES (1), (2) |
|
| Combustible construction Yes
No
|
1-hr | Yes |
NOTES:
(1) The building is not required to be
sprinklered provided the ceiling membrane
has a 45-min fire-resistance rating and the
attic space is fire stopped in
conformance with Article 3.1.11.5. of the 1994 Building Code.
(2) The remainder of the building is not required to be
sprinklered provided the
top storey and attic space are
sprinklered.
Summary of Analysis
The building is fully
sprinklered. Yes
No
The top storey and attic space is fully
sprinklered. Yes
No
All floor assemblies are required to have a nominal fire-resistance rating
of
*███
. (Specify required fire-resistance rating.) Complies:
Yes
No
Additional information.
*███
Proceed to Section 14.
Fires can start in any room or area in a building. To limit the spread of
fire in a floor area the regulation requires certain rooms and areas to be fire
separated to protect the room or space from fire entering it, or to prevent fire
from spreading beyond the room of fire origin. Refer to Appendix D – Containment
and Control of Fire for additional information and guidance relating to this
subject.
This section involves the examination of fire separations (wall assemblies)
situated between:
The following table provides helpful information to identify the types of wall assemblies that may exist in the building that fire separate the areas regulated. The various types of existing wall assemblies are described in Column 1. Column 2 identifies the fire resistance rating assigned to that particular type of existing wall assembly.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| Types of existing wall assemblies | Maximum assigned fire-resistance rating |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry | 2-hr |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides | 2-hr |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster | 1-hr |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board | 1-hr |
| Framed assemblies with membranes consisting of materials other than lath and plaster or gypsum board (wood panel, ply, sheet metal, etc.) | None |
Time saving tip: Before proceeding to complete the following subsections, it is suggested that you review Sections 14 and 15 in their entirety. Section 15 involves an assessment of the protection provided for doorway and other openings in required fire separations that are examined in Section 14. Openings in fire separations are protected with closures, which may consist of doors, wired glass assemblies, glass block assemblies, fire dampers, etc. After reviewing Sections 14 and 15, it may be possible to conduct the assessment/analysis of the applicable areas simultaneously.
14.1 Between Guest Suites And Adjacent Rooms Or Areas
[9.9.2.8.(1)] Guest suites are required to be fire separated from adjacent rooms and areas on the same floor area by fire separations having:
No )
No )[9.9.2.8.(3)] Existing fire separations are deemed to be acceptable provided
they are continuous and the floor area is
sprinklered.
The floor area is
sprinklered. Agree: Yes No
Where ‘Yes’ the sprinkler system must conform to Article 9.9.5.4. Proceed to
Subsection 14.2 Where ‘No’ continue.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating guest suites from adjacent rooms are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
NOTE: Where an existing wall
assembly is not one of the types described above, then Appendix D can be used to analyse the wall assembly to determine if it will provide a 30-min or 45-min
fire-resistance rating.
Where applicable, list the guest suites that do not
have existing walls fire separating adjacent rooms by one or more of the wall
assemblies described above.
*███
14.2 Between Corridors Serving Guest Suites And Adjacent Rooms
NOTE: Subsection 14.2 is not
intended to address fire separation requirements for exterior passageways which
serve guest suites as a means of egress. Requirements for exterior passageways
will be addressed elsewhere in the audit guideline.
Guest suites have interior corridors serving them as a
means of egress.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 14.3. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
[9.9.2.8.(2)] Corridors serving guest suites must be separated from adjacent
rooms and areas on the same floor area by
fire separations having:
No )
No )[9.9.2.8.(3)] Existing fire separations are deemed to be acceptable provided
they are continuous and the floor area is
sprinklered.
The floor area is
sprinklered. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ the sprinkler system must conform to Article 9.9.5.4. Proceed to
Subsection 14.3. Where ‘No’ continue.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating corridors serving guest suites from adjacent rooms are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
NOTE: Where an existing wall
assembly is not of a type described above, refer to Appendix D for information
on how to determine if the existing assembly will provide a 30-min or 45-min
fire-resistance rating.
Where applicable, list the corridor areas that do not have existing walls fire
separating adjacent rooms by one or more of the wall assemblies described above.
*███
14.3 Between Major Occupancies
The building contains a major occupancy other than the
hotel / residential
occupancy.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, proceed to Subsection 14.4.
Where ‘Yes’ list the major occupancies in the
building and their respective locations.
*███
[9.9.2.9.] Major occupancies must be fire separated from each other by:
fire separations having a 45-min fire-resistance rating,
Agree: Yes
No
or,
existing fire separations having a 30-min fire-resistance rating are deemed to
be acceptable where
No
No
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating the major occupancies from each other are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have major occupancies
separated as described above.
*███
The above requirement to fire separate major occupancies also applies to floor
assemblies that fire separate major occupancies from each other. (Refer to
Section 13 to assist in determining this requirement.)
Existing floor assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing floor assemblies fire separating the major occupancies from each other are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have major occupancies separated as described above. *███
14.4 Between Laundry Rooms, Storage Rooms, Maintenance Shops And The Remainder Of The Building
The hotel establishment contains one or more:
No
No
No
Where ‘No’ has been identified as not applicable in all three instances above
proceed to Subsection 14.5.
[9.9.2.11.] Laundry rooms, and storage rooms exceeding 0.6 m2 in area, and any
maintenance shops are required to be fire separated from the remainder of the
building fire separations having a 45-min fire-resistance rating.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating the applicable laundry, storage or maintenance shop rooms from adjacent rooms are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have wall assemblies described
above. *███
The requirement to fire separate the applicable rooms also requires the floor
assemblies that fire separate the rooms from the storey above to have the same
minimum fire-resistance rating. (Refer to
Section 13 to assist in determining
this requirement.)
Existing floor assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing floor assemblies fire separating the applicable rooms from the storey above are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have existing floor assemblies described above. *███
14.5 Between Kitchens And The Remainder Of The Building
The hotel establishment contains a kitchen(s) containing commercial cooking
equipment. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 14.6.
All cooking surfaces are protected by a fixed fire protection system.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’, proceed to Subsection 14.6.
[9.9.2.19.(5)] Where ‘No’ the kitchen(s) must be fire separated from the
remainder of the building by fire separations having a 45-min fire-resistance rating.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating the kitchens containing commercial cooking equipment from adjacent rooms are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
NOTE: [9.9.2.19.(6)] The
fire
separation around the kitchen, where applicable, may have an unprotected
pass-through opening into the adjoining dining area if approved measures are
provided to limit fire spread.
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have existing wall assemblies
described above. *███
The requirement to fire separate the kitchen(s) also requires the floor
assemblies that fire separate the kitchen(s) from the storey above to have the
same minimum fire-resistance rating. (Refer to
Section 13 to assist in
determining this requirement.)
Existing floor assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing floor assemblies fire separating the kitchen(s) from the storey above are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the kitchen area(s) that do not have existing floor assemblies described above. *███
14.6 Between Rooms Containing Fuel-Fired Appliance And The Remainder Of The Building
[9.9.2.12.] All fuel-fired appliances must be fire separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a 1-hr fire-resistance rating, with the exception of
The building contains fuel-fired appliances in locations other than those
described above.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 14.7. Where there are other fuel fired
appliances present, continue.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 1-hr fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing wall assemblies fire separating the room(s) containing fuel-fired appliance(s) from adjacent rooms are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the areas that do not have existing walls assemblies
described above. *███
The requirement to fire separate this room(s) also requires the floor assemblies
that fire separate the room(s) from the storey above to have the same minimum
fire-resistance rating. (Refer to
Section 13 to assist in determining this
requirement.)
Existing floor assemblies deemed to provide at least a 1-hr fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing floor assemblies fire separating the room(s) from the storey above are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
Where applicable, list the room(s) that does not have existing floor
assemblies described above. *███
NOTE: [9.9.2.12.(4)] The
fire
separation above the room containing the fuel-fired appliance is a continuous
barrier (no holes), and the room is fully
sprinklered,
Agree: Yes
No
List locations of inadequate fire separations and sprinklering
where applicable. *███
Required Combustion Air
[9.9.2.12.(5) & (6)] In each instance where the appliance is separated or
will be separated in conformance with the requirements specified above,
sufficient combustion air must be brought directly from the outside for the safe
operation of the appliance. Where it is impractical to provide combustion air
directly from the outside as required, an alternative means for the safe
operation of the appliance may be
approved.
Provide details of compliance or non-compliance. *███
Vertical service spaces other than those containing linen or refuse chutes
are present in the building.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 14.8.
Where ‘Yes’ list their location(s) and describe the
vertical service space
function. *███
[9.9.2.13.] Vertical service spaces are fire separated from the remainder of the
building by a fire separation having a 45-min fire-resistance rating and do not
have any unprotected openings.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Subsection 14.8.
Existing wall assemblies deemed to provide at least a 45-min fire-resistance rating are described in the following table:
| An analysis of the existing fire separations enclosing the vertical service spaces from the remainder of the building are continuous and consist of: | Agree: |
| Reinforced concrete or masonry |
Yes
No |
| Clay tile with plaster and lath or gypsum board finish on both sides |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of lath and plaster |
Yes
No |
| Assemblies with membranes consisting of gypsum board |
Yes
No |
The existing vertical service space(s)
is also deemed to be acceptable provided the vertical service space(s) is sealed including the top and bottom
with gypsum board, lath and plaster or other similar noncombustible material
that may include, concrete or masonry.
Agree: Yes
No
Where none of the above vertical service space
fire separation arrangements are
provided then identify the deficient location(s). *███
14.8 Refuse And Linen Chute Facilities And The Remainder Of The Building
The building contains a refuse chute(s) and/or a linen chute(s).
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 15.
Where ‘Yes’, describe the type of chute and location of the chute(s). *███
[9.9.2.14.] Where a chute is present:
(a) each chute is enclosed in a vertical service space that is separated from
the building with fire separations consisting of masonry, concrete, lath and
plaster, or gypsum board, including the top and bottom.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to (clause c).
Where ‘No’ describe deficient location(s). *███
(b) as an alternative to (a) above, the chute is in a
vertical service space
enclosed by a rated assembly having a 1-hr fire-resistance rating.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ provide details to support this conclusion. *███
(c) each chute discharges directly into a room that is enclosed by
fire separations consisting of masonry, concrete, lath and plaster, or gypsum board.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to (d).
Where ‘No’ describe deficient location(s). *███
(d) as an alternative to (c) above, the discharge room is enclosed by
fire separations having a 1-hr fire-resistance rating and constructed as a
fire separation.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ provide details to support this conclusion. *███
(e) a sprinkler head with a minimum discharge rate of 66 L/min is located at the
top of the chute.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to (g).
(f) as an alternative to (e) above, the chute is
sprinklered at the top and at
alternate floor levels.
Agree: Yes
No
(g) the room or bin into which the chute discharges is
sprinklered.
Agree: Yes
No
(h) where the building is greater than 6 storeys in
building height (Applicable:
Yes
No
)
the chute outlet is protected by an automatic self-latching closure held open by
a fusible link.
Where applicable, Agree: Yes
No
[9.9.2.10.] Openings in required fire separations are required to be
protected with suitable closures to limit the spread of fire through the opening
from one fire compartment to another.
This section involves identifying openings in required
fire separations and
identifying the types of closures and hardware that is provided or not provided
for the protection of the openings. The regulation specifies closures of a
certain quality are required to be provided in the openings.
Closures can consist of a variety of materials. The
closures can be permanently
mounted in the fire separation and be fixed shut (i.e. wired-glass window, glass
blocks, etc.) or they may be capable of being opened or closed when permitted
(i.e., door, shutter, fire damper, etc.).
When closed, closures limit the spread of fire by virtue of their physical
construction blocking off the opening.
15.1 Determine The Adequacy Of Closures In Required Fire Separations
The table below is provided to assist in identifying the types of
closures
that may be present in the building. The table also identifies the corresponding
fire-protection rating (where applicable) that is assigned to each type of
closure.
Column 1 assigns a reference number to each type of closure described in column
2. The assigned reference numbers in Column 1 will be used when completing the
next table. Column 3 identifies the fire-protection rating correspondingly
assigned to the type of closure described in Column 2.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| Assigned Reference Number | Description of Closure | Fire-Protection Rating assigned |
| 1 | Closures that have a permanent label attached identifying their listed fire-protection rating. These can include: | |
| 1 (a) | 20-min | 20-min |
| 1 (b) | ¾-hr | 45-min |
| 1 (c) | 1-hr | 1-hr |
| 1 (d) | 1.5-hr | 1.5-hr |
| 1 (e) | 2-hr | 2-hr |
| 1 (f) | 3-hr | 3-hr |
| 2 | Hollow metal or kalamein doors in hollow metal frames (with openings, if any, protected by wired glass) | 1-hr or less |
| 3 | Any closures with openings consisting of other materials (i.e. plain glass) or having louvered grills | None |
| 4 | Permanently fixed shut wired-glass in steel frames or glass block assemblies | 1-hr or less |
| 5 | Glazed panels fixed shut or capable of being opened | None |
| 6 | 1¾ inch (45mm) solid core wood door in solid wood or hollow metal frames | 20-min |
| 7 | Hollow core wood doors, or doors consisting of recessed wood panels of less than 1¾ inch (45 mm) thick, | None |
| 8 | Describe where applicable other types of closures when encountered that are not described above. *███ | |
The information provided in the table above will be used to complete the
assessment of closures in the locations specified in the table below.
Column 1 in the table below identifies the rooms or areas in the building that
are subject to the examination. Where the building does not contain the room(s)
specified, indicate that it is not applicable, by checking the box.
Column 2 identifies the fire-protection rating of the closure that is required
to protect the opening. Columns 3 and 4 are completed based upon the examination
of the existing closure and hardware. Insert, in the space provided, the
appropriate information as it is described in the table above.
Where different types of closures are present that are not identified in the
table above, identify their locations so that they can be re-examined to
determine their degree of compliance or non-compliance.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
| Closures situated in required fire separations between: | Fire-protection rating of closure & hardware required | Type of closure(s) present (insert reference # from column 1 of previous table) | Fire-protection rating assigned (from column 3 of previous table) | Status of compliance |
|
guest suites and other
guest suites, and other spaces (but
not corridors – see below) Not Applicable:0[9.9.2.8.(1)] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| corridors (serving
guest suites) and other adjoining rooms
Not Applicable: [9.9.2.8.(2)] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
|
major occupancies Not Applicable: [9.9.2.9.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
|
exit stairways and the remainder of the building Not Applicable: [9.9.3.6.(1)] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| laundry room(s) and other areas Not Applicable: [9.9.2.11.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| maintenance shops and other areas Not Applicable: [9.9.2.11.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| rooms containing fuel-fired
appliances and the remainder of
the building [excluding those areas listed in NOTE (4). Not Applicable: [9.9.2.12.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
|
vertical service spaces and other areas
Not Applicable: [9.9.2.13.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| linen or refuse chutes and other areas Not Applicable: [9.9.2.14.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| discharge rooms (for linen or refuse chute) and other
areas Not Applicable: [9.9.2.14.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
| kitchens NOTE (3) containing commercial cooking equipment and the
remainder of the building Not Applicable: [9.9.2.19.] |
|
███ |
███ |
Yes
No
Describe non-compliance ███ |
NOTES:
(1) In buildings < 3 storeys in
building height.
(2) In buildings > 3 storeys in
building height.
(3) Kitchens required to have a fire separation having a 45
min fire-resistance rating [that are regulated by clause 9.9.2.19.(5) (a) - See
Section 38]. In
addition to the requirements for closures, an unprotected pass through is
permitted where approved measures are provided to limit fire spread.
(4) Excluding fireplaces and space heaters provided the appliance is not located
in an exit or in a corridor serving as an
access to exit for
guest suites.
The building contains a heating system that serves more than one suite and consists of
No
No
Where ‘No’ was the response to both statements above this section is not
applicable, so proceed to Section 17. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
Piping, ducts and plenums associated with heating, ventilating and air
conditioning can contribute to fire spread, especially where any of the elements
are combustible or contain combustible materials. A plenum is a chamber forming
part of an air duct system.
This section involves an examination and assessment of all ducts, piping and
ceiling spaces used as plenums. This requirement would also involve an
examination of a heating system consisting of radiant hot water or steam pipes.
The purpose is to identify factors that could increase fire spread involving
this equipment.
16.1 Exits, Corridors And Air Handling Systems
[9.9.2.18.] In this building, stairway exit enclosures and/or corridors are
not used as a plenum to exhaust air from other areas.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, Describe the location(s) and circumstances. *███
[9.9.2.17.(1)] In this building, duct(s) or other part(s) of an air handling
system do not breach an exit stairway fire separation.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, describe the location and circumstances. *███
[9.9.2.17.(2)] A fire separation around an
exit through a lobby (or similar
entrance area within an exit stairway) is breached by a duct or other part of an
air handling system.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, proceed to Subsection 16.2.
Where ‘Yes’, describe the location(s). *███
NOTE: The breach of the
fire
separation around an exit through a lobby is acceptable if the
exit lobby is
fire separated from the exit stairway it serves by a fire separation
Breach of the fire separation around an
exit through a lobby exists and
conforms with the above note. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ the breached fire separation consisting of duct(s)
or other parts of an air handling system is permitted. Where ‘No’, describe the
circumstances and location. *███
16.2 Combustibility Of Pipes, Ducts And Plenums
[9.9.2.16.1.] Pipes, ducts, plenums and other equipment in heating and air
handling systems shall be constructed of steel, approved noncombustible material
or other approved material.
For example heating or air handling systems constructed of aluminium or drywall
could be approved. Pipes, ducts or plenums consisting of wood or plastic would
be considered combustible.
This subsection involves an examination of the pipes, ducts and plenums serving
all heating and air handling systems to determine what type of material the
system consists of. As indicated in the requirement, other types of combustible
or noncombustible materials may be approved. In order to obtain
approval,
information relevant to the circumstances will have to be collected and
submitted to the Chief Fire Official for consideration of
approval.
The examination of the heating and air handling systems in the building revealed
that some elements do not consist of steel. Describe the material(s), their
use/function, and identify the corresponding location(s). *███
[9.9.2.16.(2)] Insulating materials and adhesives for pipes, ducts, plenums and
other components of heating and air handling systems are of noncombustible
material or have a flame-spread rating of 25 or less. (Information relating to
the flame-spread ratings of certain materials can be found in
Section 32 of the
guideline.)
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ describe the variance and location. *███
[9.9.2.16.(3)] Where an attic space, a crawl space, a corridor ceiling space or
any other concealed space is used as a plenum, (Applicable: Yes 0 No 0 Where
‘No’ proceed to Subsection 16.3.) the concealed space is lined with
noncombustible material, or the material has a flame-spread rating of 25 or
less.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ or the materials are in question, describe the variance(s) and
location(s). *███
[9.9.2.10.(7) & (8) ] Existing noncombustible ducts that penetrate a required
fire separation are exempt from having fire dampers installed where they
penetrate a required fire separation. Conversely, this means that
fire dampers
must be provided in combustible ducts at penetrations of a required
fire separation.
In this subsection, determine if all or any portion of the supply or return air
ducts are combustible or noncombustible. Also determine if any portions contain
combustible materials. (Review the requirements below before conducting the
examination.)
NOTE: For the purpose of
conducting this portion of the Building Audit, noncombustible would include
materials such as steel, galvanized steel and aluminium. Combustible materials
would include wood, drywall, plastics, etc.
Upon analysis, it was determined that all ducts are constructed of
noncombustible materials.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 17.
Where ‘No’ describe the location(s) of the combustible ducts where they
penetrate a required fire separation. *███
Where combustible ducts penetrate a required fire separation in a floor or wall
assembly, the opening(s) is protected with a fire damper.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ describe the locations where fire dampers
are not provided. *███
To assess the adequacy of the means of egress serving each floor area, and rooms and spaces within each floor area, it will be necessary to take some measurements of certain areas of the building and complete some calculations to determine:
In addition, it will be necessary to determine the adequacy of:
In this section the person completing the Building Audit guideline must understand the special meanings assigned to the following words and phrases prior to proceeding:
The building is
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 26. Where ‘No’ continue.It is necessary to determine the occupant load of each floor area (includes
mezzanines, tiers, balconies, podiums, terraces, platforms, contained open
spaces or other areas intended for occupancy) and each individual space
containing an assembly occupancy.
The occupant load of a floor area may vary in circumstances where it is used for
different occupancies at different times. For example, an
assembly occupancy
could be used for meetings with tables and chairs during the day and be used in
the evening for a wedding reception. In situations of this nature, each
different use of a room or space should be declared and corresponding
occupant
loads determined and documented.
Once the maximum occupant load for each floor area and in particular individual space(s) containing an
assembly occupancy has been determined, the
occupant load
figures are used to determine if the number and aggregate width of
access to
exits and exits are sufficient.
[9.9.3.1.(1)] The occupant load is to be determined in accordance with
Subsection 3.1.16 of the 1994 Building Code.
Subsection 3.1.16. of the 1994 Building Code has been reproduced below for ease
of reference and for Building Audit assessment purposes.
[3.1.16.1.(1) OBC] The occupant load of a floor area or part of a
floor area, or
of a building or part of a building not having a floor area, shall be based
on
Table 3.1.16.A.
Forming Part of Article 3.1.16.1.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| Type of Use of Building or Floor Area or Part Thereof | Area per Person, m2 |
| Assembly uses | |
| space with fixed seats | See Clause (1)(a) |
| space with non-fixed seats | 0.75 |
| stages for theatrical performances | 0.75 |
| space with non-fixed seats and tables | 0.95 |
| standing space | 0.40 |
| bowling alleys, pool and billiard rooms | 9.30 |
| reading or writing rooms or lounges | 1.85 |
| dining, alcoholic beverage and cafeteria space | 1.10 |
| exhibition halls other than those classified in Group E | 2.80 |
|
Residential uses |
|
| dwelling units | See Clause (1)(b) |
| Business and personal services uses | |
| personal service shops | 4.60 |
| Offices | 9.30 |
|
Mercantile uses |
|
| basements and first storeys | 3.70 |
| second storeys having a principal entrance from a pedestrian thoroughfare or a parking area | 3.70 |
| dining, alcoholic beverage and cafeteria space | 1.10 |
| other storeys | 5.60 |
| Other uses | |
| cleaning and repair of goods | 4.60 |
| Kitchens | 9.30 |
| Storage | 46.00 |
[3.1.16.1.(2) OBC] Where a floor area or part thereof has been
designed for an occupant load other than that determined from
Table 3.1.16.A., a
permanent sign indicating that occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous
location.
[3.1.16.1.(3) OBC] For the purposes of this Article, mezzanines, tiers and
balconies shall be regarded as part of the floor area.
[3.1.16.1.(4) OBC] Where a room or group of rooms is intended for 2 or more
occupancies at different times, the value to be used from
Table 3.1.16.A. shall
be the value which gives the greatest number of persons for the
occupancies
concerned.
[3.1.16.1.(5) OBC] In dining, alcoholic beverage and cafeteria space, the
maximum occupant load shall be designed by using an area per person of 0.6 m2.
[3.1.16.2. OBC] The occupant load of a room in which a dance floor is situated
shall be calculated in respect of that portion of the room that is not occupied
by the dance floor.
[3.1.16.3.(1) OBC] (Where the building does not contain an indoor swimming pool
proceed to Subsection 18.1.)The occupant load of a
public pool, except a wave
action pool, shall be determined by the following formula:
occupant load = D/2.5 + S/1.4
The occupant load of a
wave
action pool shall be determined by the following
formula:
occupant load = D/2.5 + S/1.1
18.1 Calculating Occupant Load Based Upon Floor Area
Utilizing the instructions outlined above, determine the
occupant load for each
floor area, and assembly occupancy.
The Table below will be helpful to document the occupant load calculations
determined for each floor area, room or other space of
assembly occupancy. In
Column 1 identify and list each storey and each space of
assembly occupancy that
is situated in each storey of the building. In Column 2,
display the method used for determining the occupant load(s) and include any calculations and provide
the final occupant load figure.
|
Table 18.1 |
|
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
Description of
|
Description of method used to determine
occupant load and
include any
occupant load calculations 1. The formula
for calculating occupant load for an occupancy is listed in
Table 3.1.16.A.
Divide the room area (███ m²) by the area allotted per person determined from
Table 3.1.16.A for the
occupancy use under consideration.2. |
| Example: 1st floor Guest suites85 m² Restaurant | Example:
Therefore the 1st floor total occupant load = 165 |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
Link to Appendix E Table Template 18.1 containing an expanded version of the table (with additional rows).
The number of exits that are required to serve a floor area is determined by
the use of the floor area or portion there of, the height of the building and in
some instances other criteria that will be identified in the audit guideline.
Exit means that part of a means of egress, including doorways, that leads from
the floor area it serves to a separate
building, an open public thoroughfare or
an exterior open space protected from fire exposure from the building and having
access to an open public thoroughfare.
19.1 Building 4 Or More Storeys In Building Height
[9.9.3.3.(2)] The building is 4 storeys or more in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where
‘No’ proceed to Section 19.2. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
Each floor area (storey) including the
basement is served by at least two
exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list those floor areas (storeys) that are not served by 2
exits. *███
Proceed to Section 19.3.
19.2 Building 3 Storeys Or Less In Building Height
[9.9.3.3.(1)] Two exits are required from a floor area in any building up to 3 storeys in building height where any of the following circumstances apply.
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point.) is served with at least 2 exits.
Agree::: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list the floor area(s) that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point) is served by at least 2 exits.
Agree:e: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list the floor area(s) that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point.) is served by at least 2 exits.
Agree:e: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list those floor areas that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point.) is served by at least 2 exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list the floor area(s) that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point.) is served by at least 2 exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list the floor area(s) that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
)
is served by at least 2 exits. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list those floor areas that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to next point.) is served by at least 2 exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list those floor areas that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to the next statement.) is served by at least 2
exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, list those floor areas that are not served by at least 2
exits. *███
[9.9.3.3.(4)] The third storey is used as the residence for the
hotel owner
or manager and is served by at least one exit. Agree:
Yes
No
SUMMARY NOTE: Except as provided above,
19.3 Minimum Distance Between Exits
In this subsection, it will be determined if the exits serving each
floor area are adequately separated from each other so that the occupants’ ability to
escape is improved should one of the exits be obstructed by fire. Three options
are available to comply with this objective.
[9.9.3.3.(5) and (6)] In every floor area where 2
exits are required,
Exits are separated in every floor area by one or more of the options listed
above.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list those floor areas that do not conform. *███
[9.9.3.4. & 9.9.3.2.(11)] The minimum clear width of each required means of egress and exit is not less than
No
Identify and list the corridor(s) that are not at least 1100 mm wide. *███
No
Identify and list the stairways that are not at least 900 mm wide. *███
No
Identify and list the fire escape(s) that are not at least 550 mm wide. *███
No
Identify and list the doorway(s), ramps and all other
means of egress that are not at least 750 mm
wide. *███20.1 Rooms And Other Spaces Requiring Two Or More Egress Doorways
A single means of egress from many rooms or areas within a building is often
recognized as being adequate. However, in other instances two or more
means of egress may be required to serve the occupants as a means of escape in event of
fire.
This subsection will determine if specified rooms or spaces have adequate
means of egress so that the occupants can escape even if one of the
means of egress is
obstructed by fire.
Review the following. Then complete your analysis using the table provided.
[9.9.3.2.(6)] Every room containing an assembly occupancy shall be provided with
at least
[9.9.3.2.(5)] Except for certain spaces intended for storage and
assembly occupancy as listed in the table below, every room,
guest suite, podium,
terrace, platform, contained open space or other area intended for
occupancy
that exceeds 100 m² in area shall be provided with two egress doorways placed in
such a manner that one doorway could provide egress from the room or area if the
other doorway becomes inaccessible to the occupants due to a fire which might
originate in the room or area.
Using the following table, document whether the areas, as applicable, comply or
not.
|
Occupancy |
Travel Distance to Egress Door | Occupant Load | Room Area | Two Egress Doors Provided (Agree) |
|
Assembly occupancies
Applicable: |
60 - 599 persons
Applicable: |
Two egress doorways provided Agree:
Yes
No
|
||
| 15 m Applicable: |
Two egress doorways provided Agree:
Yes
No
|
|||
| N/A |
600 – 999 persons
Applicable:
|
Three egress doorways provided Agree:Yes
No
|
||
| N/A | >999 persons Applicable: |
Four egress doorways provided Agree:
Yes
No
|
||
| Storage
occupancies
Applicable: |
> 23 m Applicable: |
Yes
No
|
||
| 200 m² Applicable: |
Yes
No
|
|||
| Other rooms and spaces
Applicable: |
100 m² Applicable: |
Yes
No
|
||
| 60 persons Applicable: |
Yes
No
|
Where ‘No’ has been identified in the table above, describe/list each area(s) lacking adequate means of egress. *███
In this section, it is necessary to identify dead end corridors that provide
an access to exit for room(s) or other space(s). This section does not apply to
dead end corridors serving rooms and spaces within a suite. A dead end corridor
provides only one direction of egress travel to an exit. In some instances a
dead end corridor is an acceptable access to exit, while in other instances it
is not.
[9.9.3.2.(2)] The building contains one or more dead end corridors that are not
within a suite.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, proceed to Section 22.
Where ‘Yes’, identify, describe/list dead end corridor(s).
*███
21.1 A Dead End Corridor(s) Not Permitted
In consideration of the dead end corridor(s) listed above, a dead end corridor is not permitted to serve:
No
No
No
Where ‘Yes’ is the response to one or more of the 3 points listed above, identify, describe/list the location(s) and circumstance(s). *███
21.2 Dead End Corridors Permitted
The building contains dead end corridors serving other rooms or areas of the
building that are not listed in Section 21.1. Applicable:
Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 22.
Where applicable, each dead end corridor is not longer than 6m plus the width of
the corridor. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, identify, describe/list the dead end corridor location(s) and
corresponding length(s). *███
It is important that occupants have proper egress routes to ensure that they
can safely evacuate from the building to a safe location in an emergency.
[9.9.3.2.(1)] Each room,
guest suite, podium, terrace, platform, contained open
space or other area intended for occupancy has egress facilities leading
directly to
No
Where ‘No’ identify, describe/list the rooms/spaces that do not have any one of the 3 egress features listed. *███
22.1 Access To Exits Through An Adjacent Assembly Occupancy
The building contains one or more rooms or floor areas used for
assembly occupancy.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 22.2.
[9.9.3.2.(7)] One or more spaces of assembly occupancy have egress through an
adjacent assembly occupancy.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Subsection 22.2.
Where ‘Yes’, identify, describe/ list the space(s). *███
The dividing walls or partitions between the spaces of
assembly occupancy
referred to above do not exceed 1.35 m in height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the locations where the walls or partitions exceed 1.35 m. *███
[9.9.3.2.(7)] Each assembly occupancy with egress through an adjacent
assembly occupancy, has at least one independent egress doorway that leads directly to:
No
Where ‘Yes’ is the response in all instances above, proceed to
Subsection
22.2.
Where ‘No’ is the response in any instance above, identify, list the location(s)
that do not conform. *███
NOTE: An open space that has
access to a public thoroughfare may be approved.
22.2 Guest Suite Egress Arrangements
This section examines the means of egress provided for guest suites.
[9.9.3.2.(1)(c)] Each
guest suite
has an egress facility leading directly to a
corridor where it is possible to go in opposite directions to separate
exits.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 23.
[9.9.3.2.(4)] One or more guest suites has a doorway opening onto
No
No
No
No
and, each of the guest suites has access to a second
exit, unless the floor area is
permitted to be served by only one exit
(Refer to Subsection 19.2)
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 23.
Where ‘No’, list the
guest suite(s) that does not have access to a second
exit
under the conditions stated above. *███
The building is
No
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, so proceed to Section 26. Where ‘No’
continue.The width of the means of egress available from a room impacts on the number
people that can promptly evacuate in an emergency. Similarly, the type of egress
facility provided also impacts on how quickly people can leave. For example,
negotiating stairs takes longer than it does to walk down a corridor or ramp
with a limited gradient.
For these reasons the type of means of egress provided and the aggregate width
of the means of egress available impacts to a degree on the
occupant load
permitted within that room or floor area. For egress design purposes, the Fire
Code utilizes a factor of 6.1 mm per person for ramps with a gradient of not
more than 1 in 8, and for doorways, corridors and passageways. For ramps with a
gradient of more than 1 in 8 and for stairs, the factor of 9.2 mm per person is
used.
In Section 18 the occupant load had been determined for each
floor area and
portion of a floor area using other criteria. The
occupant loads as determined
in Section 18 may have to be reduced where the provided aggregate widths of the
means of egress will not accommodate those
occupant loads.
23.1 Determine The Aggregate Widths Of The Means Of Egress Available
[9.9.3.2.(9)] Determine the occupant load for each floor area and room in the
building based upon the existing aggregate widths provided by the
means of egress serving each floor area and space, as applicable.
To do this, it is necessary to identify and measure each existing
means of egress that serves each floor area or space of
assembly occupancy within a
floor area.
NOTE: Corridor widths less than
1100 mm, stair widths less than 900 mm and doorway widths less than 750 mm must
be disregarded and cannot contribute to the sum of the aggregate width
available. [9.9.3.2.(11)]
Example: A room of
assembly
occupancy has three doors serving as its means of egress. Two of the doors have
a clear opening each of 90 cm (900 mm) when fully opened. The third door has a
clear opening of 75 cm (750 mm). The aggregate width available is determined by
adding 900 + 900 + 750 = 2550 mm.
To assist in documenting observations and conclusions, use the table provided
below or refer to Appendix E, Table 23.1 for an expanded version of the table
(containing more rows).
Measure the means of egress serving each space under consideration. List in
Column 1 the floor areas and rooms previously analysed in Section 18 for
calculating occupant load. List in Column 2 the
occupant load(s) calculated for
each corresponding space. Column 3 is used to list the type(s) of
means of egress and corresponding aggregate widths available for each
floor area, room or
space with an assembly occupancy (see Columns 1 and 2). Calculate the sum of
aggregate widths available for each corresponding space and provide it in Column
3.
(The purpose of Column 4 will be explained in Subsection 23.2.)
|
Table 23.1 |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Floor area, room or space description (Section 18) | Occupant load of room or space or floor area (Section 16) |
Provided egress and associated aggregate widths (Types, Widths, and Sums)
|
Permissible
occupant load based upon widths
of means of egress available·
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ | ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ | ███ | ███ |
Link to Appendix E Table template 23.1 containing an expanded version of the table (with additional rows).
23.2 Determine The Maximum Occupant Load Based Upon The Most Restrictive Aggregate Means Of Egress Available
Once the sum(s) of the aggregate width of the means of egress has been
determined, it is now necessary to calculate the occupant load based upon the
most restrictive means of egress available for each area.
Example: A floor area is
served by two exit stairways. Each doorway opening entering the stairway has an
opening of 900 mm. Each stairway is 1250 mm wide.
Therefore, in the example above, the aggregate width of the stairs is the
most restrictive means of egress based upon the
occupant load that can be
accommodated. As a result, the occupant load of the room determined by the
means of egress available is a maximum of 271 persons.
In Column 4 of the table above in Section 23.1 provide the
occupant load as
determined in this manner and the corresponding calculations.
The building is
No
.
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, so proceed to Section 26. Where ‘No’
continue.Rooms and other spaces requiring two or more egress doors were previously
identified in Section 20.1. Based upon the information previously gathered, the
building contains a room(s) or other space(s) requiring two or more egress
doors.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, proceed to Section 25.
[9.9.3.2.(10)] For each space or floor area required to have two or more
independent egress doorways or other openings, it is necessary to determine if a
sufficient aggregate width of egress is provided so that the egress capacity is
not reduced by more than half if any one doorway or opening is inaccessible in
an emergency. This effectively means that no single doorway or other egress
opening can be given credit for more than 50% of the egress capacity from these
spaces or floor areas.
To make this determination, identify each room or space and its corresponding
occupant load. List the widths of each egress doorway or other egress opening
available for the area under consideration. Remember to consider the difference
in egress capacity resulting from different types of egress facilities. Refer to
the three examples below as a guide to assist in completing this assessment(s).
Examples:
1. Banquet Hall A is served by four
sets of double doorway openings each 1800 mm wide. Conclusion: In this situation
it is obvious that each of the egress doorway openings is of equal capacity. For
this reason if any one of the doorway openings became inaccessible, the egress
capacity would only be reduced by approximately one quarter of the egress
available.
2. The Green Meeting Room is served by two egress openings. One egress opening
involves stairs that are 1800 mm wide (1800 ÷ 9.2 = 195 people), the second
egress opening is 2200 mm wide leading into a corridor (2200 ÷ 6.1 = 360
people). Conclusion: In this instance, should the second egress opening leading
into the corridor become inaccessible, the egress capacity would be reduced by
more than one half (50%) of the egress available. Therefore the occupant load of
the Green Room would have to be restricted to a maximum of 390 persons (195 X 2=
390) to ensure that the 2200 mm wide opening is not credited with an egress
capacity of more than 195 persons.
3. Banquet Hall B is served by 4 independent egress doorway openings. One
opening is 750 mm wide (750 ÷ 6.1 = 123 people), the 2nd and 3rd doorway
openings are each 900 mm wide (1800 ÷ 6.1 = 295 people), the 4th opening is 4000
mm wide (4000 ÷ 6.1 = 655 people). In this instance, should the fourth egress
opening become inaccessible, the egress capacity would be reduced by more than
one half (50%) of the egress available. For this reason the 4th opening may only
be credited with half (418) of the total occupant load determined by the
aggregate means of egress available. Therefore, the occupant load of Banquet
Hall B would have to be restricted to a maximum of 836 people (418 X 2 = 836)
The table below is provided to assist in documenting the circumstances and conclusions of the analysis for each area where two or more means of egress are required from a floor area or other space within a floor area.
|
Table 24.0 |
|
| Room | Analysis and Conclusions (Refer to examples above) |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
| ███ | ███ |
Link to Appendix E Table 24.0 containing an expanded version of the table (with additional rows).
The building is
No
.
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply, so proceed to Section 26. Where ‘No’
continue.Review and understand the meaning of travel distance. Taking into account the meaning of the term, it will be necessary to measure the travel distances in each floor area. The requirements for maximum travel distance can vary depending upon certain factors. These factors include:
In consideration of the above requirements complete the following table. (Each row is to be completed where the conditions listed are applicable.)
| Conditions | Maximum travel distance to closest exit | Agree | Provide details of locations where travel distance to closest exit exceeds that permitted |
| Sprinklered
floor areas Not applicable |
45 m |
Yes
No
|
███ |
| Non-sprinklered
floor areas Not applicable |
30 m |
Yes
No
|
███ |
| Basement without access to the public Not applicable |
45 m |
Yes
No
|
███ |
The building is only one storey in
building height and does not have a
basement.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’, proceed to Section 28. If ‘No’, continue.
In multi-storey buildings including one storey buildings with a
basement,
interior fire separated exit stairways provide protection from fire for
occupants’ use to evacuate the building during a fire emergency. Occupant
protection is provided by the fire separations and
closures that are used to
enclose the stairs, permitting the occupants from a floor area not involved in
the fire to be sheltered from the floor area containing the fire as they escape.
A building may contain one or more interior stairways that are provided for
convenience purposes and not provided as a required exit. Convenience stairways
may not have the life safety features of a required exit stairway and therefore
cannot be treated as such. This section is not intended to apply to an interior
convenience stairway. Describe the location of any convenience stairway(s) that
is provided in the building.
*███
Required exit stairway(s) must conform to the following.
[9.9.3.6.(1) & (2)] Each required exit stairway must be fire separated from the
remainder of the building by a fire separation having a 45-min fire-resistance rating. Each
exit stairway must lead directly to a public thoroughfare or to an
approved open space from inside of the stairway enclosure.
The regulation does however permit one exit stairway to lead through a lobby
provided certain conditions are met. These conditions will be addressed in
Subsection 26.2.
In this section, it is necessary to examine the walls, floor and ceiling
assemblies that fire separate each required exit stairway from the remainder of
the building. Section 13 and Section 14 contain useful information on the
subject of fire separations that will be helpful in completing this section.
Using the table below to document your observations, list by location or other
identifier each required exit stairway in the building and describe the
corresponding fire separations that enclose the stairway. In addition, list any
unprotected openings that have been identified, where applicable.
| Table 26.0 | |||
| Exit stairway location | Describe the types of walls fire separating the exit stairway (see Section 14) | Floor/Ceiling Type above or below stairway NOTE (1) (See Section 13) | Compliance |
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
|
| ███ | ███ | ███ | Yes
No
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| Link to Appendix E Table template 26.0 containing an expanded version of the table (with additional rows). | |||
NOTE:
(1) It is necessary to examine the adequacy of the fire separations in these
areas only where the exit stairway has a building space above or below it.
26.1 Adequacy Of Closures In Exit Stairway Fire Separations
Requirements for closures provided in openings in exit stairway fire separations has been previously determined in Section 15. Refer to the table in Section 15 to determine the adequacy of closures accessing exit stairways.
One or more exit stairways lead through a lobby (i.e. exit stairway does not
have direct exit to the exterior).
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 27. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
Describe the circumstances and location(s) of the exit
stairways that lead through a lobby. *███
Where only one exit stairway leads through a lobby:
No
No
No
(An interconnected floor space means two or more storeys that are connected by
unprotected openings in the floor assemblies that are normally required to be
fire separations. For example, an interconnected floor space could include
such building features as an open stairway, escalator or moving walks. Other
larger penetrations of floor assemblies provided for aesthetic or other
functional purposes are also possibilities. It is not intended that a
mezzanine, or floor assemblies in a storage garage or open air parking be
considered as an interconnected floor space.)or
Agree: Yes
No
No
(NOTE: These provisions will have to be
Approved.)
No
)
provided the required egress width is maintained and clearly delineated.
No
NOTE: The lobby is permitted
to contain a fireplace or a space heater.
Applicable: Yes
No
The exit stairway and lobby arrangement complies in all respects to the
provisions outlined above.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 27. Where ‘No’ continue.
26.3 Alternative Provisions Permitting An Exit To Lead Through A Lobby
[9.9.3.6.(6)] Regardless of the provisions listed in Subsection 26.2, one
exit is permitted to lead through a lobby provided the lobby
exit arrangement
complies with Article 3.4.4.2. or 9.9.8.5. of the 1994 Building Code.
The1994 Building Code requirements referred to above have been reproduced in a
synopsis below for ease of reference and audit assessment purposes.
One exit is permitted to lead through a lobby provided:
No
No
No
No
(An interconnected floor space means two or more storeys that are connected by
unprotected openings in the floor assemblies that are normally required to be
fire separations. For example, an interconnected floor space could include
such building features as an open stairway, escalator or moving walks. Other
larger penetrations of floor assemblies provided for aesthetic or other
functional purposes are also possibilities. It is not intended that a
mezzanine, or floor assemblies in a storage garage or open air parking be
considered as an interconnected floor space.) the lobby conforms to the
requirements for exits, except that
No
No
No
No
No
The building is only one storey in
building height and does not have a
basement.
Agree: Yes
No
.
Where ‘Yes’ this section does not apply. Proceed to Section 28. Where ‘No’
continue.
Exterior exits and means of egress are just as important for the safe escape of
occupants in event of fire as are interior fire separated exit stairways. For
this reason these means of egress are also required to adhere to minimum
acceptable standards.
The building has an exterior
No
No
No
Where ‘No’ applies in all instances this section does not apply, therefore proceed to Section 28.
27.1 General Requirements For Exterior Stairways And Fire Escapes
[9.9.3.7.(1)] Exterior exit stairways and fire escapes do not serve
floor
areas above the sixth floor.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’, describe the number of storeys served.
*███
[9.9.3.7.(2)] Each fire escape used as an exit and each exterior
exit stairway
is required to 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. For ease of reference these requirements
have been reproduced below.
No
No
)
if all posts and brackets are at least 89 mm in least dimension and all other
woodwork is at least 38 mm in its least dimension.
No
Where ‘No’ describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’ describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’ describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variances from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variances from compliance. *███
No
,
except that the fire escape may be reduced to at least 550 mm when serving
No
No
,)
it is held in the ‘up’ position without a latch or locking device, and fitted
with a counterbalancing device that permits it to be easily and quickly
brought into position for use.
No
Where ‘No’ describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
No
Where ‘No’, describe the variance from compliance. *███
No
Agree (where applicable):
Yes
No
NOTE: Alternatives or existing circumstances may be approved.
27.2 Protection Against Fire Exposure From The Building
[9.9.3.7.(3)] An exterior fire escape, an exterior exit stairway, or an
exterior exit passageway serves a storey or storeys above the second
storey
(Applicable: Yes
No
), or any
basement below the first basement
(Applicable: Yes
No
), Where ‘No’ applies in both instances proceed to
Subsection 27.3. If ‘Yes’ applies in at least one instance, continue.
Windows, doorways or other openings are located
No
),
No
),
No
).
Where ‘Yes’, all such openings as applicable are protected against fire exposure from the building by having:
No
No
[9.9.3.7.(6)] Windows and doorways that expose an exterior passageway do not require protection where:
No
), and
No
), and
No
).NOTE: Alternatives or existing circumstance may be approved.
27.3 Exterior Exit Stairways With Walkways Leading Across A Roof
An exterior walkway leads across a roof as part of a fire escape.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 27.4. If ‘Yes’ continue.
[9.9.3.7.(4)] Each exterior walkway is provided with handrails on both sides
of the walkway leading to the stairway at the edge of the roof.
Agree: Yes
No
NOTE: Alternatives or existing may be
approved.
27.4 Exterior Exit Stairways Or Fire Escapes Below Grade
There is at least one exterior exit stairway or fire escape that serves a
floor area below grade.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 28.
Where ‘Yes’, list the location(s) of the
exterior exit stairway(s) or fire
escape that serves a floor area below
grade. *███
[9.9.3.7.(5)] Exterior
exit stairways must be protected from the weather by
conforming to one of the options listed below.
No
No
No
This section involves an assessment of the access to exits and
exit doors to
determine if the doors are suitable for the prompt use of occupants to escape
in an emergency.
Article 9.9.3.8. requires that each exit door and door providing
access to
exit shall be in conformance with Subsection 2.7.2. of the Fire Code.
For ease of reference and assessment purposes statements have been compiled
below to reflect the intent and requirements of Subsection 2.7.2.
[2.7.2.1.(1)] Every
exit door is installed so that, when the latch is
released, the door will open in the direction of exit travel without
significant resistance (under a force of not more than 90 N or 20 lb), when
applied at the knob or other latch releasing device.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list those exit doors that do not conform
where applicable.
*███
NOTE: This requirement does not apply if the existing door is
approved and it
does not endanger life safety or is modified to provide life safety.
[2.7.2.1.(2)] Door hardware will release the latch and allow the door to open
in the direction of exit travel without significant resistance (under a force
of not more than 90 N or 20 lb) when force is applied to the hardware in the
following circumstances, where applicable:
No
No
Where ‘No’ list doors that do not conform where applicable.
*███
No
No
Where ‘No’ list doors that do not conform.
*███
No
No
List doors that do not conform.
No
No
Where ‘No’ list doors that do not conform.
*███ NOTE: The door hardware in the locations above must be
approved.
[2.7.2.1.(3)] Every door that opens into a corridor or other facility
providing access to exit from a suite or room not located within a
suite
swings:
No
Where ‘No’ list doors that do not conform. *███
No
No
Where ‘No’ list doors that do not conform. *███ NOTE: Existing circumstances may be
approved where the circumstances do not
endanger life safety or the door(s) is otherwise modified to provide for life
safety and is approved.
[2.7.2.2.(1)] Doors (except for those egress doors that serve a
contained use area or
impeded egress zone,) are provided with locking, latching and other
fastening devices that can be readily opened to permit egress without
requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door opening
mechanism where provided as
No
Where ‘No’ list exit doors that do not conform. *███
No
No
Where ‘No’ list exit doors that do not conform. *███
No
No
Where ‘No’ list the doors that do not conform. *███The building contains a
No
) or
No
)[2.7.2.2.(3)] Where applicable the doors serving the areas are equipped with a locking device that can be released either locally or remotely, provided:
No
and,
No
No
28.1 Electromagnetic Locking Devices
Electromagnetic locking devices are installed on at least one
exit door or
access to exit door.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ proceed to Section 29. Where ‘Yes’ continue.
[2.7.2.2.(2)] Door(s) in an
access to exit or an exit equipped with an
electromagnetic locking device shall comply with the Building Code. (See OBC
Sentence 3.4.6.15.(4) requirements below for your assistance.)
[3.4.6.15.(4)OBC] Electromagnetic locking devices that do not incorporate
latches, pins or other similar devices are permitted on exit doors and
access
to exit doors, provided appropriate signage is provided and all locking
devices release under the following circumstances:
No
Where ‘Yes’, describe the rationale for this determination.
*███
No
Where ‘No’, list those locations that do not conform.
*███
No
Where ‘No’, list those locations that do not conform.
*███
No
Where ‘Yes’ list the location of the manually-operated switch.
*███
No
Where ‘No’, list the location(s)
that does not have a manual pull station. *███
No
Agree (where applicable): Yes
No
No
No
Where ‘No’, list the locations that do not conform.
No
Where ‘No’ list the location(s) and degree of to which the
sign(s) do not conform.
No
Agree (where applicable): Yes
No
NOTE: New installations of electromagnetic locking devices must be installed under a building permit and conform to current Building Code requirements.
The building is only one storey in
building height.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 30. Where ‘No’, continue.
Doors providing access from exit stairs to a floor area containing a
hotel do
not have locking devices that prevent entry into the floor area from the
exit
stairs. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 30. Where ‘No’,
continue.
The building is 2 to 6 storeys in
building height and doors providing access
from exit stairs to a floor area containing a
hotel have locking devices that
prevent entry into the floor area from the
exit stairs.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Subsection 29.1. Where ‘No’,
continue.
The building is 7 or more storeys in
building height and doors providing
access from exit stairs to a floor area containing a
hotel have locking
devices that prevent entry into the floor area from the
exit stairs.
Applicable: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to
Subsection 29.2. Where ‘No’,
proceed to Section 30.
[9.9.3.9.] Doors providing access between floor areas and
exit stairs are
required to comply with Article 3.4.6.16. of the 1994 Building Code.
NOTE: Building Code requirements have been compiled below for ease of
reference and assessment purposes, to reflect requirements that apply to a
building containing a hotel that is not more than 6 storeys in
building height.
[3.4.6.16.(4)OBC] Where doors providing access from
exit stairs to a
floor area containing a hotel have locking devices to prevent entry into the
floor area:
No
Where ‘Yes’, identify master key location. *███,or
No
or
No
[9.9.3.9.] Doors providing access between floor areas and
exit stairs are
required to comply with Article 3.4.6.16. of the 1994 Building Code.
NOTE: Building Code requirements have been compiled for ease of reference and
assessment purposes reflecting requirements that apply to a building
containing a hotel that is more than 6 storeys in
building height.
[3.4.6.16.(1)OBC] Doors providing access to a floor area from
exit stairs do
not have locking devices (except for electromagnetic locking devices - see
Subsection 28.1) to prevent entry into:
No
Where ‘No’, identify stair door(s).
*███ No
Where ‘No’, identify stair door(s). *███ No
Where ‘No’, identify stair door(s).
*███[3.4.6.16.(1)(b)OBC] Doors providing unimpeded access from exit stairs into
floor areas described above are identified by a sign on the stairway side to
indicate that they are openable from that side.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list those locations that do not conform. *███
[3.4.6.16.(1)(c)OBC] Where door a locking device(s) prevents entry into a
floor area from an exit stair:
No
Where ‘Yes’, identify master key location. *███ ,or
No
or
No
[3.4.6.16.(2)OBC] Where access to floor areas through unlocked doors is
required for those areas described above, it is possible for a person entering
such floor area to have access through unlocked doors (or electromagnetically
locked doors) within the floor area to at least one other
exit.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the areas that do not conform. *███
[9.9.3.10.(1) Exit signs are required to be installed in accordance with
Subsection 3.4.5. of the 1994 Building Code.
The following reflect the requirements of Subsection 3.4.5.
[3.4.5.1.(7)OBC] Every exit (except suite doors opening directly to the
exterior) serving the hotel has an exit sign placed over or adjacent to it.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the locations that do not conform. *███
[3.4.5.1.(2) and (9)OBC] Every
exit sign
No
No
No
Where ‘No’ list the locations that do not conform. *███[3.4.5.1.(3)OBC] Exit signs consist of red letters on a contrasting background (or a red background with contrasting letters), with the letters having a 19 mm stroke and a height of at least
No
[3.4.5.1.(4)OBC] Where illumination of an exit sign is provided from an electrical current, that circuit
No
No
[3.4.5.1.(5)] Signs are provided to indicate the direction of egress in public corridors and passageways,
No
No
[3.4.5.1.(6)OBC] An exit sign conforming to the sign requirements above is
placed over or adjacent to every egress door from rooms with an
occupant load
of more than 60 in Group A, Division 1 occupancies, dance halls, licensed
beverage establishments and other similar occupancies that, when occupied,
have lighting levels below that which would provide easy identification of the
egress door.
NOTE: Exceptions to the above apply to:
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the locations that do not conform. *███
[3.4.5.2.OBC] In
buildings over 2 storeys in
building height, any part of an
exit ramp or stair that continues past an exterior
exit door down to a
basement is clearly marked by a sign indicating that it does not lead to an
exit.
Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘No’ list the locations that do not conform. *███
The building is only one storey in
building height and does not have a
basement. Agree: Yes
No
Where ‘Yes’ proceed to Section 32. Where ‘No’
continue.
[9.9.3.10.(2) & (3)] Each door opening into an
exit stairway must be
identified with the number assigned to that floor.
Existing doors have the floor level identified
No
NOTE: Where ‘No’ floor number signs must be provided and conform to Article 3.4.6.17. of the 1994 Building Code.
The building is constructed as follows:
No
.Interior finish is considered to consist of those materials or combinations of
materials that form the exposed interior surfaces of the walls and ceilings.
Flame spread tests are used to determine the surface burning characteristics
of materials when exposed to a test fire with the results expressed as
flame-spread ratings. See
Appendix I Flame Spread Rating for general
information on flame-spread ratings.
[9.9.3.11.(1)] Interior finish materials on the walls and ceilings of
exits
and access to exits are required to be in accordance with Subsection 3.1.13.
of the 1994 Building Code.
The table below summarizes the
flame-spread rating requirements of Subsection
3.1.13. of the 1994 Building Code as they apply to those requirements
referenced in Article 9.9.3.11. of the Fire Code. This table is provided for
convenience only. For accurate reference refer to the actual Building Code
requirements.
| Location | Flame-spread rating of walls | Flame-spread rating of ceilings |
|
Public corridors and corridors used by the public in unsprinklered buildings |
75, or 25 on the upper half of the wall and 150 on the lower half of the wall |
25 |
|
Public corridors and corridors used by the public in sprinklered buildings |
150 | 150 |
| Exit stairways | (NOTE: Trim, mill work and doors can have a flame-spread rating not exceeding 150, as long as the aggregate area of these materials does not exceed 10 percent of the area of the wall or ceiling on which they occur.) | |
| Exit lobbies | (NOTE: Up to 25% of the total wall area of lobbies is permitted to have a flame spread rating of not more than 150.) | |
| Where an exterior exit passageway provides the only means of egress from the rooms or suites it serves | Wall and ceiling finishes of that passageway,
including the soffit beneath and the guard on the passageway, shall have a
flame-spread rating of not more than 25,
(NOTE: Up to 10% of the total wall area and 10 percent of the total ceiling area is permitted to have a flame-spread rating of not more than 150.) |
|
| Vestibules to exit stairs in high buildings subject to 3.2.6. of the Building Code | (Except where the aggregate area of trim, mill work and doors does not exceed 10 percent of the area of the wall or ceiling on which they occur these materials can have flame-spread rating not exceeding 150.) | |
| Underground walkways (see Subsection 6.4) | interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be of noncombustible material (Except for paint) | |
|
Additional requirements for buildings required to be of noncombustible construction |
Combustible millwork, interior cladding and finishing
materials shall be limited to:
|
Interior ceiling finishes (other than foamed plastics)
that: |