INDE3008: Interior Design Studio 6

Honours Bachelor of Interior Design, Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology Winter Semester, 2023

2.1.1 Regulatory Code Analyses

Project Goals:

To become more familiar with the 2012 Ontario Building Code as applied to your Health and Wellness Project and all Barrier-free
codes and door widths shall be accommodated in the 2012 Ontario Building Codes or in the (available on-line).
You may use the 2012 OBC if you have access to this publication.

To research reference regulatory code requirements and incorporate these codes in the production of building permit ready construction
drawings. This information shall be found within the Notes: section of your construction drawings as well as in Section 2.1.1 of the
RD&S Manual.

Helpful Links and Sites:

Ontario Building Code 2012: Posted on Bb under Course Information

THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE | WASHROOMS REQUIRED TO BE BARRIER-FREE: The Ontario Building Code | Washrooms
Required to be Barrier-Free

Universal Washroom Floor Plan - Bing images

Universal Washroom Packages: OBC Compliant Universal Washroom Accessories | Handy Washroom

*** This Title Block information will also be required to be summarized Section 2.1.1 in your Design Research &
Specification Manual as the introductory information. ***

Key Plan “block”:

Key Plan showing Primary, Sub-and Secondary (N.I.C.) Occupancies (labeled)

Show core and public corridors (no building grid or details).
Gross Floor Area: _________sq. ft. or SM (of Occupancies)
Useable Area (BOMA): _________sq. ft. or SM
Proposed Community Gathering Useable Area (BOMA): _________sq. ft. or SM (Varies by individual project - approximately
1,600 - 1,800 sq. feet per floor)

Building Information” block”:

Primary Occupancy:
Occupancy Classification (Classification and description)
Occupant Load
Number of Stories:
Number of Streets:
Combustible or Non-Combustible
Sprinklered or Non-sprinklered
Maximum Travel Distance

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Required Elements for the Ontario Building Code and Applicable Regulatory
Codes Project Submission:
.
The following example illustrates an example of how to present the information and these notes shall be found on the Partition
Plan and the Reflected Ceiling Plan. These reviews shall also be included in your Manual (upper case). Defined terms from the
applicable code shall be in italics.

Sample: (The “Notes” sections in the construction drawings shall be in alphabetical order.)

4.0 ONTARIO BUIDING CODE REVIEW

4.1.0 CORRIDORS: 3.3.1.9. THE MIN. WIDTH OF A PUBLIC CORRIDOR SHALL BE 1100 (3’ – 7 ½”)
4.1.1 DOOR SWING 3.3.1.10.(2) A DOOR THAT OPENS INTO A CORRIDOR OR OTHER FACILITY PROVIDING ACCESS
TO EXIT FROM A ROOM OR SUITE SHALL SWING IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVELTO THE EXIT IF THE ROOM OR
SUITE IS INTENDED FOR (A) AN OCCUPANT LOAD MORE THAN 60.

Each of the following plan drawings shall have an ONTARIO BUIDING CODE REVIEW Section with the minimum
number of referenced notes as follows in the drawing NOTES:
Points, labeled in a separate Section on Applicable Plans

Dwg. No. Drawing Title Minimum number of notes Required: OBC / Applicable ACTS
I-01/201 Partition Plan(s) with Millwork 10 OBC 2012
General from the list below

10 Barrier-free (these must be 2012 or Amendments barrier-free

code applications;

5 (5 codes 2012 or Amendments related to barrier-free

washrooms must be referenced.)

18 Space Planning Guide for Community Health Care

Facilities: Parts C, D, and Appendices B1 – B3
Room Sizes and Requirements
Elements related to Space Needs and Space Types
file:///C:/Users/jastewart/Downloads/Space%20Planning%20Guide%20for%20Community%20Health%20Care%20Facilities%20(201
4-12-22).pdf Space Planning Guide for Community Health Care Facilities DECEMBER 2014

3 Occupational Health & Safety Act Points, labeled in a

separate Section on Applicable Plans

6 Elevator Design and Elevator Mechanical Room

Note: For use of Elevators (Article 3.8.3.5. Elevators) CAN/CSA
B44, “Safety Code for Elevators” and/or CAN/CSA-B355 “Lifts
for persons with Physical Disabilities” must be referenced.
Elevator must be accessible.
I-01/202 Reflected Ceiling Plan(s) 15

Notes:

1. All numerical information shall be presented in both metric (first) and imperial (second in parenthesis) systems.
2. There shall be separate columns for section numbers and text.

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The following checklists are intended to serve as a guide for critical code issues relating to construction drawing preparation
and are by no means complete.

DIVISION B – Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility

*** This section for reference ONLY for your Title Block Information. (not for use in Applicable Notes)

Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy

3.1.2.1 Table: Major Occupancy Classification
3.1.17.1 (table) Occupant Load

3.2.2.20- start- Is your Occupancy required to be sprinklered?

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*** Your POINTS research to start here for inclusion in the Notes: of the applicable drawing.

Compartmentalization:
3.1.3.1 Major Occupancy Fire Separations
3.1.8.4 Fire-Protection Rating of Closure

Number of Washrooms Number of Required Washrooms for the Health and Wellness Centre
3.7.4.2 Plumbing Fixtures, General
3.7.4.3A Table Water Closets for Assemble Occupancy
3.7.4.3D Table Water Closets for Assemble Occupancy, # of WC for Each Sex
3.7.4.2 (3) Number of Urinals permitted

Elevators
3.5.4.1 Dimensions
3.3.1.7, / 3.5.2.2 Barrier free
3.1.13.2 Flame-Spread Rating
3.1.13.2 (10) Flame-Spread Ratings Table

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

2.3.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
3.2.4.10 Fire Detectors
3.2.4.11 Smoke Detectors
3.2.5.17 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3.2.7. Lighting and Emergency Power Supplies
3.2.7.3. Emergency Lighting
3.4.5. Exits Sign
Safety within Floor
3.3.1.1. Separation of Suites
3.3.1.3. Means of Egress
3.3.1.4. Public Corridor Separations
3.3.1.5. Egress Doorways
3.3.1.6. Travel Distance
3.3.1.9. Corridors
3.3.1.10. Door Swing

Address “additional codes” shown below:

3.3.1.20. Janitor’s Rooms

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 3.4.2.1. Minimum Number of Exits
3.4.2.1. Distance Between Exits
3.4.2.4. Travel Distance
3.4.2.5. Location of Exits of Exits

Barrier-Free Design 2012 Ontario Building Code

Section 3.8
(5 codes related to barrier-free washrooms must be referenced.)
3.8.2.3. # of Washrooms required to be Barrier-Free
4.1.0 Barrier-free path of travel
All design solutions must meet barrier-free codes.

Minimum Door Widths 2012 Ontario Building Code

Additional codes that may be referenced, as applicable:

DIVISION B – Part 6 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning

6.2.3.20. Return Air System

6.2.4.11. Exhaust Ducts and Outlets
6.2.3.20. Return Air System
6.2.3.12. Carbon Monoxide Alarms

DIVISION B – Part 7 Plumbing

7.1.4.2. (3) Floor Drains

7.1.5.1. Sanitary Drainage System
7.1.5.2. Accessibility
7.2.2.4. Concealed Overflows
7.2.3. Traps and Interceptors
7.2.3.2. Interceptors
7.4. Drainage Systems
7.4.2.1. Connections to Sanitary Drainage Systems
7.4.3.1. Plumbing Fixtures
3.7.4.2. Plumbing Fixtures General (Required Washrooms)***

Additional to elements that may relate specifically to your project:

▪ Community Gathering
▪ Mezzanines
▪ Design of Special Water Fountain Features
▪ Skylights