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PART 9 BUILDINGS - FIRE PROTECTION 2012
WORKBOOK
CONTENTS
PREFACE
MODULE 1 GETTING STARTED
MODULE 2 ANYTOWN, ONTARIO
MODULE 3 FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS, FSR AND FIRE BLOCKING
MODULE 4 SPATIAL SEPARATION AND EXPOSURE PROTECTION
MODULE 5 FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION
MODULE 6 FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION II
MODULE 7 MEANS OF EGRESS AND FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS
MODULE 8 FIRE SEPARATIONS
MODULE 9 BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
MODULE 10 FINAL INSPECTION
EXERCISE ANSWERS
APPENDIX A
MODULE 1
GETTING STARTED
MODULE 1 GETTiNG STARTED
COURSE HISTORY
The concept of uniform building standards was introduced to Canada with the model
National Building Code of the 1940’s.
Ontario recognized the benefits of a mandatory provincial standard for architectural

designers, builders and building inspectors. In 1975, the Ontario Building Code Act was
passed. The Ontario Building Code (the Code or the Building Code) details the minimum
requirements for construction in Ontario.
Courses on the Code had been offered by municipalities and associations, but provincial
courses were developed only in 1984. These Code courses lead to certification of
proficiency by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and are accredited by the
Ministry of Colleges and Universities. These courses can be completed as part of the
process to obtain certification by the Ontario Building Officials' Association as a Certified
Building Code Official (CBCO). They are also made available to other provinces and other
countries.
INTRODUCTION
Over the next few days, you will participate in a program designed to enhance your skills
in fire protection provisions covered by Part 9 of the Building Code. During the course,
you will learn from:
- Your own experience as a code user
The experience of others in the class
The Building Code Act and the Building Code
Written commentaries on various aspects of good building practice
Drawings and other visual materials
Exercises that challenge you to think about your experience and to relate it to new
problems
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COURSE FORMAT
The matters listed in the Introduction will be dealt with in the ten modules that make up
the course. Those of you who have taken one of our courses such as The House or
Building Envelope will be familiar with the modular format, in which the course is broken
into a series of sections called modules. Each one deals with a specific aspect of design;
on average, a module takes two to three hours to complete.
The aspects of the Code that you will deal with in this course include:
A brief review of certain aspects of the permit application process
An extensive examination of inspections with reference to Part 9 of the Building Code
A review of how to deal with legal and political problems that might arise during the
course of inspections
Each module builds on previous ones, and each part within the module builds on earlier
parts. It is therefore important that you take one step at a time. Do not read ahead. The
facilitator will tell you when to proceed.
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR
In this course you will rely, in part, on your experience and that of other members of the
class. At this point you have likely introduced yourselves to one another. It’s time to go a
little further.
Exercise #1
Take about five minutes and go around the table. Have each person identify him / herself,
state the municipality or employer for which he / she works, and say what his / her job
experience has been. By doing this, you will get an idea of the experience that can be
found in your group. Later, should a particular kind of question or problem arise, you will
know who to ask for advice or help. Indeed, this course has been designed specifically so
that you can learn from one another’s experience.
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Experience with Part 9 &

Name Municipality / Employer
Its Referenced Documents
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PERSONAL OBJECTIVES
Now that you know the experience that members of your table group have
acquired, let's look at what you all hope to get out of this course. At the
end of the program, you can return to this exercise to see whether your
expectations were fulfilled, and if they changed over the duration of the
course.
Exercise #2
Take about five minutes to write down what you expect to get out of this
course. Then, compare your objectives to those of other members of your
group. Discuss them. See if any new objectives come out of the discussion.
In this and in all future exercises, summarize points on the flipchart. In
about five minutes, the instructor will call for a class discussion.
My Objectives:
Objectives of Other Group Members:
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
You have just stated what you expect to get out of this course. The course
is structured to help you realize objectives that may or may not have been
on your list. The course objectives were established by senior building
officials with many years of experience in the field. They know the types of
problems you face, and the ways and means to deal with them. Many of
these ideas are embodied in the material found in the modules.
The overall objective of the course can be stated quite simply:
• To help course participants better understand Part 9 fire protection

provisions.
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Objectives will be usually stated at the beginning of each module. If you

think back to the matters that have been covered, you will see that the
objectives of Module One are:
To acquaint you with the overall format of the course
To identify the various job experience of the group members
To examine your expectations, and those of the group, with regard to the
course
THE PURPOSE OF THE EXERCISES
Every module is broken down into a number of exercises. Each exercise is

designed to deal with a specific topic / Code principle and incorporates
activities that will assist you to:
Understand the rationale underlying the Code’s requirements,
Comprehend how important and complex principles apply to plans

examination,
Identify the main points to review during inspections to achieve Code

compliance, and 1
1 Analyze the listing of products as it relates to the requirements of

the Building Code in specific situations.
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In addition, some exercises are designed to make use of referenced

documents to achieve Code compliance during both plans examinations
and inspections, including:
CAN / ULC-S524-06, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, and
NFPA 13-2013, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
Most importantly, the activities incorporated into the exercises are

structured to ensure that you understand the subject matter, by requiring
that you explain the answer to the question assigned during class
discussions.
FINAL TEST - EVALUATION
At the end of the week, you will write a test. This test will be worth 100%
of your total score. You may use any of the following reference material
during the test:
The Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2)
A calculator
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MODULE 2
ANYTOWN, ONTARIO
Module One presented a general overview of the course format among other things.
Before we go further, there are a couple of things that you should note carefully. People
taking this course have different levels of experience. In addition, some matters may be
raised that perhaps none of you will understand fully. If this happens, don’t panic. Don't
throw up your hands in despair. Get from the materials as much as you can, and then
move on to the next topic. Either after course hours, or once you are back in your
workplace, you can start to fill in the gaps in your knowledge by means such as talking to
others, reading, taking other courses, and so on. Learning is a process that never ends.
The inspection stages used in this course may vary from municipality to municipality.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will be able to do a number of things that will contribute
to the overall objective of understanding Part 9 fire protection provisions. More
specifically, by the time you have completed Module Two, you will be able to:
Identify the authority enabling municipalities to specify inspecfions at various stages in

the building process.
State the steps involved in the permit application process.
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LAND USE AND ZONING
You will get a better feeling of our example Town (Anytown) if you take a look at the Land
Use Plan (Drawing M2:l) and the Zoning Map (M2:2). (Actually, both the plan and the map
are of an existing municipality; however, its name has been changed for purposes of this
course.)
Exercise #1
Take a couple of minutes to examine the maps and get an overview of the community.
Raise any questions you have with your group.
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DRAWING M2:1 LAND USE PLAN, ANYTOWN, ONTARIO
DRAWING M2:2 ZONING MAP, ANYTOWN, ONTARIO
Exercise #2
Inspection stages may vary from town to town. However, let’s take a look at an
example in Anytown. The nine inspections that are carried out in Anytown largely
corresponded to the various construction stages of the building (Drawing M2:3).
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The nine inspections are:
Excavation
Footings and foundations
Structural framing
Insulation
Heating and air conditioning (rough-in layout)
Fire protection (rough-in)
Interior
Occupancy
Exterior final
Take about five minutes to formulate your answers to the following questions. Then discuss
the matter with your group. Class discussion will start in about 10 minutes.
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1. Do these inspections of a building that fall under Part 9 of the Code

differ from those carried out in your municipality? If so, in what way?
2. What provisions of the Building Code Act enable practices to differ

from one municipality to another?
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Exercise #3
For most of you, listing the steps involved in the permit application process
might seem like a waste of time. You may have a certain degree of
experience with these matters. Just the same, some of you taking this
course may be relatively new to the business or not from a municipality.
Others may have specialized jobs that do not involve them in the permit
application process. These course participants can learn from those of you
who are familiar with the permit application process.
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Take about five minutes to outline the relevant steps in the permit
application process. Write them on the flipchart. Compare your group's list
to those of the rest of the class. Steps in the permit application process:
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Refer io the Preface to Building Code Compedium Volume 1 at the front

of the Code and answer the following questions.
What is the primary purpose of the Building Code?

a) What is a building?
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3. b) What type of buildings are regulated by Part 9?
4. List the titles of 3 Divisions and their respective “Parts" of the

Code.
5. What is the official system of measurement used by the Building Code?
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Exercise #4
The drawings for the proposed building are before you. Take about 30
minutes to go over them in detail. Discuss them with the group. Would
you have questioned anything? Would you have required any
corrections before granting a permit?

If you have any questions, write them on the flipchart. At the end of your
examination, the instructor will hold a class discussion on any problems
that may have arisen.
Remember, this is not a plans examination.
Notes:
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MODULE 3
FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS,

FLAME-SPREAD RATING AND FIRE BLOCKING
MODULE 3 FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS, FLAME-SPREAD RATING AND FIRE BLOCKING
As you progress through the module, you should bear in mind that a rough-in inspection
usually takes place prior to the installation of insulation and ceiling and interior finishes. All
duct work, dampers, flaps, should be visible and accessible.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module you will be able to:
Identify and explain sections of the Building Code relevant to fire separation penetrations,
flame-spread rating and fire blocking of buildings that do not require professional design.
Identify how some provisions of Part 9 of the Code apply to inspections of these items in a
proposed building.
FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS, FLAME-SPREAD RATING, AND FIRE BLOCKING:
Exercise #1
Below you will find a list of questions that can be answered by using the Supplementary
Standards and the Building Code.
As you have done previously, put the answers to the questions into your own words. In about
15 minutes, you can compare your answers to those of the rest of the group. The instructor
will call for a general discussion in about 20 min.
1. Explain the definition of flame-spread rating.
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2. What is the required flame-spread rating of unprotected
insulation (other than foamed plastic) used in wall, floor or roof

assemblies required to be of noncombustible construction?
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3. What precautions must be taken when using foamed plastic as an

insulating material in combustible construction?
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AND FIRE BLOCKING
Exercise #2
Can you see potential areas of difficulty in the upcoming fire separation
penetration, insulation protection, flame-spread rating and fire blocking
inspection of the subject building?
Take a few moments to think about it. Jot your thoughts down on
paper. Compare your concerns to those of the rest of the group. In
about 10 minutes, there will be classroom discussion.
Potential difficulties:
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Exercise #3
Some of the anticipated problems are questioned below. Take about 20

minutes to answer them and compare your answers to those of others
in the group before the class discussion.
1. Identify the places in the proposed building that should be insulated.
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2. What sound transmission class ratings are required in the

proposed building?
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FIRE BLOCKING
Exercise #4
Take about 30 minutes to deal with the questions below. Each member of
the group should take responsibility for one or two questions. If you have
time left over once you have dealt with your allotted question(s), go on to
the other ones.
When the 30 minutes are up, take about 15 minutes to discuss all answers
in the group. The instructor will then ask if there are any questions.
1. What general provisions govern the location of fuel-fired heating

appliances in the building?
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2. What are the maximum flame-spread ratings and smoke

classifications for materials within a ceiling plenum used as a return-
air plenum? List any exceptions.

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3. Refer to Drawing M3:l, which is an excerpt from Supplementary
Standard SB-2. List the conditions in which a ceiling membrane assigned a
fire-resistance rating may be penetrated by openings leading to ducts
within concealed spaces above the membrane.
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Figure 2.3.10.
supports are provided for openings with any
2.3.10. Ceiling Membrane Openings - dimension exceeding 150 mm where framing
Combustible Construction members are spaced greater than 400 mm
o.c.,
(1) Except as permitted in 2.3.12,, where a
floor or roof assembly of combustible individual openings are spaced not less than 2
construction is assigned a fire-resistance m apart,
rating on the basis of Section 2.3. and
the ducts above the membrane are sheet
incorporates a ceiling membrane described in
steel and are supported by steel strapping
Table 2.3.4. A. or 2.3.4.B., the ceiling
firmly attached to the framing members, and
membrane may be penetrated by openings
leading to ducts within concealed spaces the clearance between the top surface of the
above the membrane provided: membrane and the bottom surface of the
ducts is not less than 100 mm.
the assembly is not required to have a fire-
resistance rating in excess of 1 h,
the area of any openings does not exceed 930

cm1 (see (2)),
the aggregate area of openings does not

exceed 1% of the ceiling area of the fire
compartment,
the depth of the concealed space above the

ceiling is not less than 230 mm,
no dimension of any opening exceeds 310

mm,
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STANDARD (SB-2): FIRE PERFORMANCE RATINGS
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2.3.11. Ceiling Membrane Openings -

Noncombustible Construction
(X) Except as permitted in 2,3.12., where a

floor or roof assembly of noncombustible
construction is assigned a fire-resistance
rating on the basis of Section 2.3. and
incorporates a ceiling membrane described in
Table 2.3.4.A. or 2.3.4.B., the ceiling
membrane may be penetrated by openings
leading to ducts located within concealed
spaces provided:
the area of any opening does not exceed 930

cm2 (see (2)),
the aggregate area of openings does not

exceed 2% of the ceiling area of the fire
compartment,
no dimension of any opening exceeds 400

mm,
individual openings are spaced not less than 2

m apart,
openings are located not less than 200 mm

from major structural members such as
beams, columns or joists,
the ducts above the membrane are sheet

steel and are supported by steel strapping
firmly attached to the framing members, and
the clearance between the top surface of the

membrane and the bottom surface of the
duct is not less than 100 mm.
(2) Where an individual opening permitted in

(1) exceeds 130 cm2 in area, it shall be
protected by
a fire stop flap conforming to Section 5.3., or
thermal protection above the duct consisting

of the same materials as used for the ceiling
membrane, mechanically fastened to the
ductwork and extending 200 mm beyond the
opening on all sides (see Figure 2.3.10.).
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LOOKING AT THE DRAWINGS
Now that you have dealt with Code requirements, you should examine
the drawings in conjunction with the matters that you may have difficulty
inspecting.
Exercise #5
For the next 10 minutes, you and your group should write main points
that may be difficult to inspect, on the flipchart. Class discussion will
follow.

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Exercise #6
The questions related to the subject building are listed below. Each of you
should take one or two of the questions as your responsibility. Take 30
minutes; if you have time left over, tackle other questions.
When the half hour is up, you can discuss answers in the group for about
10 minutes. Write the main points relating to each question on the
flipchart. When you have finished, you can compare your group's answers
to those of the rest of the class.
a) How is the integrity of fire separations between the garage and bake
shop maintained?
b) What is the required rating of the fire separation?

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Why are the walls around the ductwork serving the second floor extended
through the third floor, including the roof assembly? 1
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What precautions must be taken when ductwork penetrates through the
second floor public corridor?
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the supply-air FLAME-SPREAD
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ceiling necessitate the installation of fire stop flaps? Why or why not?

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MODULE 4
SPATIAL SEPARATION AND EXPOSURE
PROTECTION
As you progress through the module, you should bear in mind the inspection items that
are dependent on the spatial separation requirements for buildings. It is important to
realize
MODULE 4 SPATIAL that inspection
SEPARATION AND items associated
EXPOSURE with spatial separation will arise throughout
PROTECTION
various stages of the building inspection.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Identify and explain some of the sections of the Building Code relevant to spatial
separation requirements as they relate to building inspections.
Identify differences in spatial separation requirements between commercial / stacked

dwelling unit buildings and those specifically applicable to nonstacked dwelling units as
identified in Part 9 of the Code.
Exercise #1
Take about 30 minutes to deal with the questions below. Each member of the group
should take responsibility for one or two questions. If you have time left over once you
have dealt with your allotted question (s), go on to the other ones.
When the 30 minutes are up, take about 15 minutes to discuss all answers in the group.
The instructor will then ask if there are any questions.
Understanding the various provisions of Subsections 9.10.14. and 9.10.15. requires that
you know a number of definitions that you may not have encountered previously.
Take about 15 minutes to look up the following terms in Division A, Article 1.4.1.2. In the
space provided, put the definition in your own words (drawing a simple sketch may help
illustrate the definition). Compare your answers to those of the group.
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Now that you have dealt with definitions and terms associated with spatial separation requirements, you should identify various issues that
will be dependent on these requirements.
Exercise #2
For the next 20 minutes, you and your group should write the items that will be dependent on spatial separation requirements, on the
flipchart. Class discussion will follow.
Potential Issues:
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Exercise #3
The following questions relate to provisions in the Building Code that

permit the maximum area of unprotected openings to be increased above
those identified in the spatial separation tables or require table limiting
distances to be increased. These questions are specific to buildings that do
not consist of nonstacked houses. Each of you should take one or two of
the questions as your responsibility. Take 20 minutes; if you have time left
over, tackle other questions.
Under what conditions are unlimited exposing building face openings

permitted?
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When is the maximum percentage of unprotected openings as determined

from Table 9.10.14.4. permitted to be doubled? 1
1 Other than utilizing Table 9.10.14.4., how can the permitted

maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing building
face be determined?

Describe the conditions required to permit no limits on unprotected

openings of a detached storage garage? 1
1 What scenario would require the limiting distance determined

from Sentences 9.10.14.4.(2), (5) and (6) to be doubled?

What is the maximum size of an opening in an exposing building face that

is not required to be considered as an unprotected opening?
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Spatial separation calculations have determined that the exposing

building face of a fire compartment within an office building that is not
sprinklered is permitted 25% unprotected openings.
What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating of the exterior wall?
What is the required type of construction of this wall?
What is the required type of cladding for this wall?
If sprinkler protection is added, what is the required wall construction?

Exercise #4
The following questions relate to the spatial separation provisions in the

Building Code for nonstacked dwelling units. It is important to realize
differences between the requirements for nonstacked houses, when
compared to other Part 9 buildings.
Answer the following questions. In about 25 minutes you can compare

your answers to those of the rest of the group.
Describe the methods for determining the area of exposing building faces
for houses and how these methods differ from other buildings?

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a) Describe the methods for determining maximum area of glazed

openings in an exposing building face.
b) Can Subsection 9.10.14. be utilized for spatial separation requirements

for houses? Explain why it can or cannot.
If combustible cladding is proposed for an exposing building face of a

dwelling unit having an available limiting distance of less than 0.6 m, what
provisions are required to be achieved by the cladding?
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4. What type of exterior wall construction is required for a house having

an exposing building face with a limiting distance of less than 1.2 m, but
more than 0.6 m?
5. List examples of combustible projections and the minimum

distance they must be located from the following.
a) To a property line.
b) To a combustible projection on another building located on the

same property.
c) To a 1 h party wall on a property line.
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MODULE 5
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION I

MODULE 5 FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION I
For purposes of this module, you can assume that “fire protection" includes sprinklers,
fire alarms, smoke control fans and ductwork or shafts. In addition, "rough-in" means that
no ceilings have yet been installed; the piping for sprinklers has been installed, but the
heads have not been dropped down through (the as-yet nonexistent) ceilings; fire alarm
receptacles and conduits have been installed, but the fire alarm devices are absent.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
State general principles of fire protection in buildings;
Identify and explain sections of the Building Code relevant to inspections of fire
protection rough-in of buildings that do not require professional design;
Exercise #1
Some of the basic principles of fire protection are listed and explained below.
Read the following document. When you have finished, discuss it with the group. Put
major points and problems on the flipchart. A class discussion will be held in about 20
minutes.
PRINCIPLES OF FIRE PROTECTION*
* Adapted from Fredericks. Merritt, Bui/ding Design and Construction Handbook (fourth
edition). New York: McGraw-Hill, 1982, page 3-31 1
1 Limit potential fire loads, with respect to both combustibility and tendency to
generate smoke and toxic gases.
Provide means for prompt detection of fires, with warnings to occupants who may be
affected, and notification of the presence of fire to firefighters.
Communicate instructions to occupants as to procedures to adopt for safety, such as

staying put, proceeding to a designated refuge area, or evacuating the building.
Provide means for early extinguishment of any fire that may occur, primarily by automatic
sprinklers but also by trained firefighters.
Also for firefighting, make available an adequate water supply, appropriate chemicals,
adequate-sized piping, conveniently located valves on the piping, hosing, pumps and
other necessary equipment.
Prevent spread of fire from building to building, either through adequate spatial
separation or by enclosure of the building with noncombustible materials.
Partition the interior of the building with fire barriers or with divisions, to confine a fire to
a limited space or to individual compartments.
Enclose, with protective materials, structural components that may be damaged by fire
(fireproofing).
In large buildings, provide refuge areas for occupants and safe evacuation routes to
outdoors.
For large buildings, provide means for removal of heat and smoke from the building as
rapidly as possible without exposing occupants to these hazards - with the ventilation
system, if one is present, by venting the building and by pressurizing elevator and stair
shafts.
For large buildings, install standby equipment for operation of electrical systems and
elevators, during emergencies.
Provide readily accessible means of egress that lead directly to safe public thoroughfares.
All of the above features must be embodied in a rational fire- safety plan.
In small buildings, one can only rely on fireproofing provided for the structure and
compartmentation of various areas therein. Sprinklers can be used to increase travel
distance to exits and to double the number of unprotected openings permitted in the
exterior walls.
Important points and questions:
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You can now deal with some concrete provisions that relate to some of the principles
you've just discussed. As usual, the first thing, you must do before any inspection is
ensure that you are familiar with the Code as it pertains to that inspection. For
municipalities, fire protection related inspections are done by building departments

where the Council has not delegated the responsibility to the Fire Chief.
Exercise #2
Try answering these questions as a group. As usual, write your answers on the flipcharts.
In dealing with the questions, you should use the Building Code.
See how your answers compare to those of the rest of the class and clear up any
difficulties you might be having.
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1. Summarize the Code provisions that regulate when a fire alarm system is required in
Part 9 buildings* Does the subject building require a fire alarm system? List the Code
requirements for a fire alarm system and when it is required.
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3. Compare the definitions of smoke alarm, smoke detector, heat

detector and fire detector, and explain, in your own words, the
differences between them.
A. What are the major requirements for fire department

connections?
Under what conditions may a sprinkler system be supplied from a fire

standpipe system?
What precautions must be taken when positioning electrical outlet boxes

in a fire separation required to have a fire resistance rating?

List the required locations of fire blocks in buildings that are not
sprinklered.

List the general factors identified in the Standards governing the location
of smoke detectors (spot type smoke detectors)* (Refer to CAN / ULC-
S524-06 for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.

9. What factors must be taken into account when deciding the location
of sprinklers? Refer to the Building Code Sentence 3.2.5.13.(1) and to
NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems".
Take some time to examine Drawings M5:1, M5:2 and M5:3. If you have
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The building is almost ready for the fire protection rough-in inspection. It involves
checking the sprinkler piping and fire alarm systems before they are concealed by
ceilings.
OBJECTIVES
After you have mastered the materials in this module you will be capable of:
Identifying how some provisions of Part 9 of the Code apply to the fire protection rough-
in of a proposed building.
Determining how the substitution of wood joists for steel joists in the third floor of a
proposed building affects measures taken with regard to fire safety.
Distinguishing between some proper and improper practices with regard to fire
protection rough-in of a building regulated by Part 9 of the Code.
Exercise #1
Now that you know the Code requirements from the previous modules, take about 10
minutes to think of particular things you should watch for, as a result of the substitution.
This substitution involves replacement of third floor wood joists with steel joists. Write
them in the space provided. Afterwards, discuss them in the group. Put common points
and problems on the flipchart. In about 15 minutes, the facilitator will open the
discussion to the entire class.
Problems created by the substitution:
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Exercise #2
Now that you have examined potential problems created by the substitution, let's
examine any other matters in the proposed building that you think you should pay
particular attention to or things that you feel might present difficulties in this particular
inspection.
Take about 10 minutes to deal with the problem areas. Use the checklist. When you have
finished, discuss the matters you have identified with the rest of the group. Write
common problems on the flipchart. Class discussion will begin in about 20 minutes.
What i would pay special attention to:
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Some of the matters that could be a concern are outlined below. Exercise #3
Examine each of the questions that relate to the subject building. Answer each in your
own words. In about 40 minutes, discuss them with the group. In 60 minutes, the
instructor will hold a class discussion.
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4. The proposed building is close to the property line. From a fire safety
point of view, what general limitations does this place on proposed
design and construction?
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Exercise #4:
What’s Right What’s Wrong
Examine the copies of the drawings (M6:l through M6:10). Take about
15 minutes to determine what’s wrong with them. Compare your
observations to those of the rest of the group. Class discussion will
follow in about 20 minutes.
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these items raised earlier as well as now? Spend about five minutes discussing them in
the group.
Items that may have to be followed up:
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problems that might occur in later inspections. In this case, some of the
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inspection.
Let's take a few minutes to examine those provisions of the Code

introduced in earlier inspections that may have to be followed up in the
commencement of the interior layout inspection.
Multi-storey (including one storey over the basement, except dwellings)
Floors are required to be fire separations with ratings
The roof is required to have a fire-resistance rating
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Read Subsections 2.3.1. to 2.3.11. in the Supplementary Standard SB-2.

This section specifically deals with how to establish a fire-resistance
rating for wood and steel framed walls, floors and roofs.
Answer the following questions, then discuss the answers in your group.
Use the flipchart. Class discussion begins in about 40 minutes.
What is the maximum FRR you can obtain using Section 2.3.? 1
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why not? 1
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special consideration must be given to the outer membrane?

What is the minimum size of wood studs allowed in Section 2.3.?
What is the time assigned to an interior wall having 15.9 mm Type X

gypsum wallboard, each side of 38 mm x 140 mm wood studs at 406 mm
on centre? 1
1 What is the time assigned to an exterior wall constructed of 12.7

mm interior wallboard, 38 mm x 89 mm non-loadbearing wood studs @
406 mm o/c, fibreglass insulation (density less than 1.22 kg/m2), 9.5 mm
exterior gypsum wallboard, building paper and metal siding?

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X gypsum wallboard ceiling, 38 mm x 286 mm floor joists @ 406 mm o/c,
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conclusions with the group. Allow about 10 minutes overall. The
facilitator will then ask for comments. (A similar procedure will be
followed for all of the remaining exercises in this module.)
What is the problem? What is the solution?
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Exercise #2
Examine Drawing M8:2. Assume that the membrane forms part of the
overall fire-resistance rating, and that the FRR was obtained from the
application of Supplementary Standard SB-2.
What general circumstances does it deal with? What messages does it

convey with regard to TrofferJ lights and duct openings in such
circumstances?
Proceed as in the previous exercise.
General circumstances described:
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Take a look at Drawing M8:3. As you can see, it deals with shafting
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10 minutes, the facilitator will call for general comments.
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assembly. Answer the question posed for the described
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In the previous two modules, you have been leading up to the actual
commencement of the interior inspection. In this module, you will be
able to put to work what you have learned from the Code and from the
exercises.
OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
• Identify how some provisions of Part 9 of the Building Code apply to the
inspection of the construction of a proposed building.
There are again, a list of questions to help you to understand the

provisions of the Code.
Exercise #1
The questions that relate to the subject property are outlined below.
Spend the next hour and a half researching the answers. Then, as usual,
discuss them in the group (one half hour) and with the class. Use the
drawings provided.
Right now, we have options. We could stay here and work, or we could
come back later when the questions are finished. It’s up to you; the
facilitator will go with the majority decision.
Can the exterior stairs be regarded as a fire escape? If so, are they
permitted on a new building? 1
1 Does the steel stair add to the floor area calculation?
Use Table 3.1.17.1. to calculate the maximum permitted occupant load

for the following areas:
Store/first floor
Second floor
Third floor/residential
Public laundry
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What are the minimum required widths of the following:
Second-floor public corridor
Exit stairs
Main exit doorways at grade 1 2
1Fire-Resistance Ratings:
2 Determine the minimum fire-resistance rating for: a) First floor

assembly
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b) Basement columns
c) Second floor assembly
d) Third floor assembly
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First floor columns
g) First floor-walls
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h) Second floor walls
i) Third floor walls
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6. Could the tenant of office suite #201 cut through the extf-stair wall,
in order to enlarge his closet an additional 600 mm? Explain.
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provides access fo exit from a room or suite swing in the opposite
direction of exit travel?
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What is the minimum fire-resistance rating?
Does this wall have to extend to the underside of the roof deck?
Select one acceptable non-masonry wall type from Supplementary

Standard SB-3.
Can this wall be penetrated by combustible water pipes?

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second means of egress?
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Supplementary Standard SB-3.
c) How do you apply the membrane on the inner face of the duct-
shaft studs?
d) Sketch the construction through the roof.
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Determine major occupancies per floor. - Subsection 9.10.2.
Check structural protection. - Subsection 9.10.8. or 3.2.2.
Check separation of different major occupancies and service rooms. -

Subsections 9.10.9. and 9.10.10.
Check compartments for spatial separation. - Subsections 9.10.14. or

9.10.15.
Recheck structural support protection. - Article 9.10.8.3.
Check vertical shafts and chutes. - Sentences 9.10.1.3.(7) —»3.6.3.1.(1)
Check exit enclosures. - Article 9.9.4.2.
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FINAL INSPECTION
It's taken a long time but we are finally at the point where we can go on site and carry
out the final interior layout inspection.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will:
Determine how to deal with untested materials that have been used in construction.
List the items that should be examined during the commencement of the interior final
layout inspection.
THE SITE INSPECTION
During this inspection, you notice that water was seeping through a crack that had
developed in the northeast corner of the laundry room. It had already formed a sizeable
pool on the floor.
You examined the crack to see if the foundation wall would be able to restrain the
outside backfill and capable of supporting the structure.
Depending on your conclusions, one of three actions would be appropriate:
If the foundation wall seems structurally adequate, a simple request to waterproof the
crack, probably after the spring thaw, may correct the problem.
If not structurally adequate or unsure if it is structurally adequate, an Order requiring

the owner to submit a report by a professional engineer to verify that the wall is capable
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of fulfilling its intended function under Section 18.(1) (c) of the Building Code Act is in
order. 1
1 If the situation is really bad, writing an Unsafe Order would be called for. See the
definition of unsafe in BCA section 15.9(2).
The inspector must check the repair work, when undertaken.
After dealing with the problem in the basement, you walked systematically through the
building, and reached the first floor and realized that the lay-in tiles weren’t the ones
specified.
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Furthermore, these new tiles have not been tested in an assembly of this nature. So you
can’t be certain of the fire-protection rating.
In this example, one must write an Order to Comply, based on Section 18.(1 )(f) of the
Building Code Act, the inspector must specify that the owner/builder is required to
submit test data to verify that the assembly would provide the required fire-res/sfance
raf/'ng.
Exercise #1
A number of questions were prepared for you. You will find them on this and following
pages. See how far you can get with them. Use the Code for answers. In about an hour,
we can discuss the answers and any problems you might have had.
1. Refer to Subsection 3.1.13. and describe what constitutes “interior finish material".
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Can the smoke alarm be battery operated, in a new house that has an
electrical power system? 1
What is the maximum flame-spread rating of exposed ceilings, walls and

doors in residences?

5. Summarize the requirements for a window on a floor level

containing bedrooms.
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Exercise #2
Final Interior Inspection:
In preparation for the interior final inspection, what would you pay
particular attention to? What do you think you might have problems
with? Use the checklist.
Think about it for 20 minutes. Write your thoughts in the space provided.
See what the rest of the group thinks. Class discussion will follow in 30
minutes.
What I would pay special attention to:

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For the next 60 minutes, work on the questions that are listed below.
Discuss them in the group. Put questions and concerns on the flipchart.
Class discussion will start when you have finished.
Where in the new building would exit signs be required?
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Where [if anywhere, during this inspection) do Sentences 9.10.17.2.(1)

and 9.10.17.3.(1) apply? Explain.
Where, if anywhere, does Sentence 9.10.18.5.(1) apply?
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During the inspection, there were some handrails missing on the stairs;
the exit signs had not been installed. The owner was informed of these
matters. In addition, these items were written down in the inspection
reports. These things would have to be followed up on. You reminded
the owner that the items related to the requirements of Division C,
Subsection 1.3.3., and would have to be completed prior to permitting
occupancy.
Particular attention was paid to the tile on the third floor.
Exercise #4
What's Right, What’s Wrong

Examine Drawings Ml 0:1 through Ml0:4 carefully. Take about 15
minutes to determine what, if anything, is wrong with them. Compare
your observations to those of the rest of the group. In about 20 minutes,
we will have a general discussion.
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MODULE 2 - ANYTOWN, ONTARIO Exercise #2
Inspection stages may vary from town to town. However, let’s take a look at an example in Anytown. The nine
inspections that are carried out in Anytown largely corresponded to the various construction stages of the building
(Drawing M2:3).
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The nine inspections are:
Excavation
Footings and foundations
Structural framing
Insulation
Heating and air conditioning (rough-in layout)
Fire protection (rough-in)
Interior
Occupancy
Exterior final
Take about five minutes to formulate your answers to the following questions. Then discuss the matter with your
group. Class discussion will start in about 10 minutes.
What provisions of the Building Code Act enable practices to differ from one municipality to another?
See Section 7 of the Act and Division C, Subsection 1.3.5. of the Code.
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For most of you, listing the steps involved in the permit application process might seem like a waste
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you taking this course may be relatively new to the business or not from a municipality. Others may
have specialized jobs that do not involve them in the permit application process. These course
participants can learn from those of you who are familiar with the permit application process.
Take about five minutes to outline the relevant steps in the permit application process. Write them
on the flipchart. Compare your group's list to those of the rest of the class.
Steps in the permit application process:
Complete the application and check for builder registration under TARION (formerly Ontario New
Home Warranty Program), if applicable.
Request drawings/specifications.
Assign an application number.
Calculate the fee.
Scan the zoning.
Affadavit as to accuracy of submitted information.
Collect the fee.
Distribute drawings/specifications for examination.
Call the applicant for corrections.
Issue a permit card.
Issue a set of signed and stamped drawings/specifications.
File one set.
Notify applicant of her or his legal obligations regarding inspections.
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Refer to the Preface to Building Code Compedium Volume 1 at the front of

the Code and answer the following questions.
What is the primary purpose of the Building Code?
To promote public safety through the application of appropriate uniform

building standards.
To present minimum provisions respecting the safety of buildings with

reference to public health, fire protection, structural sufficiency,
accessibility, resource conservation, environmental integrity, and
conservation of buildings.
a) What is a building?
See the definition in the Building Code Act s.1 .-(1).
A structure occupying an area of greater than 10 m2 consisting of a wall,

roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function
thereof.
A structure less than or equal to 10 m2 in area that contains plumbing AN
Plumbing not located in a structure
A sewage system
Structures designated in the Building Code
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height, and applies to all occupancies except assembly, care or detention

and high-hazard industrial. Refer to Division A Sentence 1.1.2.4.(1). 1
1 List the titles of 3 Divisions and their respective “Parts” of the

Code.
Division A - Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
Part 1: Compliance and General Part 2: Objectives Part 3: Functional

Statements Division B - Acceptable Solutions
Part 1: General Part 2: Reserved
Part 3: Fire Protection, Occupant Safety &. Accessibility
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Part 4: Structural Design
Part 5: Environmental Separation
Part 6: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Part 7: Plumbing
Part 8: Sewage Systems
Part 9: Housing and Small Buildings
Part 10: Change of Use
Part 11: Renovation
Part 12: Resource Conservation & Environmental Integrity Division C -

Administrative Procedures
Part 1: General
Part 2: Alternative Solutions, Disputes, Rulings and Interpretations Part 3:

Qualifications
Part 4: Transition, Amendments, Revocation and Commencement
What is the official system of measurement used by the Building Code?
Metric (SI): Appendix B contains Imperial conversion factors for metric

values used in the Code. It is not a regulatory section of the 2012 Building
Code Compendium.
Exercise #4
The drawings for the proposed building are before you. Take about 30
minutes to go over them in detail. Discuss them with the group. Would you
have questioned anything? Would you have required any corrections
before granting a permit?
Occupancy classification
Basement D
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storage garage F3
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9.10.2.1.(1 )-> Table 9.10.2.1.
Check Appendix Note A-3.1.2.1.(1), (Vol. 2) and Definitions (Division A,

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MODULE 3 - FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS, FLAME-SPREAD RATING

AND FIRE BLOCKING
Exercise #1
Below you will find a list of questions that can be answered by using the
Supplementary Standards and the Building Code.
As you have done previously, put the answers to the questions into your
own words. In about 15 minutes, you can compare your answers to those
of the rest of the group. The instructor will call for a general discussion in
about 20 min.
Explain the definition of flame-spread rating.
A number index of the extent of spread of flame on the surface of a

material.
Reference points: 0 - cement board, 100 - red oak
The Code relies on the procedures outlined in
CAN / ULC-S102-10, “Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials and Assemblies",
See definition, Division A, Subsection 1.4.1. and Division B, Article

9.10.3.2.
What is the required flame-spread rating of unprotected insulation (other

than foamed plastic) used in wall, floor or roof assemblies required to be
of noncombustible construction?
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(noncombustible construction) and Sentence 9.10.6.1.(1).
On unprotected walls required to be noncombustible, the FSR required is

not greater than 25 on any exposed surface, or any surface that would be
exposed by cutting through the material in any direction. Sentence
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G insulating material in combustible construction?
C Article 9.10.17.10.: Must be protected from adjacent space in the building

(other than adjacent concealed space within attic and roof spaces, crawl
G spaces, and wall assemblies) by:
G One of the finishes described in Subsections 9.29.4. to
C 9.29.9.
G Sheet metal, in buildings that do not contain Group C occupancies
O Thermal barriers that meet Clause 3.1.5.12. (2) (e)
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O Can you see potential areas of difficulty in the upcoming fire separation
penetration, insulation protection, flame-spread rating and fire blocking
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inspection of the subject building?
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Take a few moments to think about it. Jot your thoughts down on paper.
G Compare your concerns to those of the rest of the group. In about 10
minutes, there will be classroom discussion.
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Significant points may include:
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Covering of foam
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Fire blocking in concealed spaces - Article 9.10.16.1.
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Exercise #3
Some of the anticipated problems are questioned below. Take about 20

minutes to answer them and compare your answers to those of others in
the group before the class discussion.
Identify the places in the proposed building that should be insulated.
The third storey residential ceiling and walls are required to be insulated. -
Article 9.25.1.1.
Insulation is required around the laundry, store, offices and shop, based
on HVAC design. - Sentence 9.33.3.1 .(1)
The energy efficiency of the non-residential portions of the building shall

comply with Division 1 and 2 or 4 of MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-
10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements, as per Sentence 12.2.1.1. (2).
What sound transmission class ratings are required in the proposed

building?
A sound transmission class rating of at least 50 in the floor between offices

and apartments; around inside stair at third floor; and between residential
occupancies. - Article 9.11.2.1., Tables 1 and 2 in Supplementary Standard
SB-3.
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Exercise #4
time left over once you have dealt with your allotted question(s), go on to
the other ones.
1. What general provisions govern the location of fuel-fired heating

appliances in the building?
They must not be installed in an exit or corridor serving as an access to exit.

- Sentence 9.9.57.(1)
Roof units must comply to Part 6. - Sentence 9.10.1.4. (2)
Article 9.10.10.4. deals with fuel-fired appliances located in a service room.
Article 9.33.1.1. refers to Part 6.
Incinerators shall not be located in a room with other fuel-fired appliances.

- Sentence 9.10.10.5.(4)
Note: After the exercise, suggest to the participants that a good place to
look for an idea or where to start is looking at the Index in Vol. 2. (in this
case under “appliances”).
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2. What are the maximum flame-spread ratings and smoke classifications

for materials within a ceiling plenum used as a return-air plenum? List any
exceptions.
Article 9.33.1.1. refers to Part 6, Sentence 6.2,3.2.(1), exempts the

plenums provided that plenums comply with Article 3.6.4.3.
Maximum flame-spread rating, 25 -Clause 3.6.4.3.(l)(a)
Maximum smoke development of 50 - Sentences 6.2.3.2.(1), 6.2.3.4.(2}

and 3.6.4.3.(1 ], and Article 9.33.1.1.
Except for tubing for pneumatic controls and minor components electrical
wiring systems as permitted by Clause 3.6.4.3.(l)(a).
The supports for the ceiling membrane are of noncombustible material

having a melting point of at least 760°C. - Clause 3.6.4.3.(l)(b)
Refer to Drawing M3:l, which is an excerpt from Supplementary Standard

SB-2. List the conditions in which a ceiling membrane assigned a fire-
resistance rating may be penetrated by openings leading to ducts within
concealed spaces above the membrane.
Openings leading to ducts within the ceiling space are permitted, provided
the ducts, the amount of openings and their protection all conform to the
requirements of Supplementary Standard SB-2, Fire Performance Ratings,
2.3.10. and 2.3.11.; Sentence 9.10.13.14.(1), (Fire Stop Flaps) and its
reference. - Sentence 9.10.5.1. (4)
There is no limit, if the ceiling is unrated.
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Exercise #5
For the next 10 minutes, you and your group should write main points that
may be difficult to inspect on the flipchart. Class discussion will follow.
Heating System
3rd floor - electric baseboard
2nd floor - combination heating and A/C (served from rooftop)
1st floor and basement - combination heating & A/C
Firestop flap requirements - Article 9.10.13.14.
Plans not detailed enough concerning location of fuel-fired

appliances/enclosures
Difficulty in inspecting concealed spaces and fire blocks
Access to interior of ductwork to inspect installation of fire damper, etc.
Exercise #6
The questions related to the subject building are listed below. Each of you
should take one or two of the questions as your responsibility. Take 30
minutes; if you have time left over, tackle other questions.
1. a) How is the integrity of fire separations between the garage and bake
shop maintained?
Shafting and fire dampers
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b) What is the required rating of the fire separation?
One hour fire separation for storage garages containing five cars or fewer.
- Sentence 9.10.9,16.(2)
Door between garage and bake shop, 45 minute fire-protection rating.-

Table 9.10.13.1. "
Why are the walls around the ductwork serving the second floor extended
through the third floor, including the roof assembly?
To maintain the integrity between the second and third floor 1 hour fire
separation (see building Drawing M5).
Sentence 9.10.1.3. (7) leads to Subsection 3.6.3.
How is the integrity of the fire separation for the second floor ceiling
maintained at each ceiling diffuser?
Fire stop flaps are installed (see ULC Design 1214).
Sentence 9.10.5.1.(4) also identifies SB-2 openings permitted and

protection requirements.
What precautions must be taken when ductwork penetrates through the

second floor public corridor?
The public corridor is required to be a fire separation with a FRR. -

Sentence 9.10.9.15.(1) A fire damper must be installed. -Sentence
9.10.13.13.(1) It must be tight-fitting or fire stopped.- Article 9.10.9.6.
Will the supply-air and return-air openings located in the basement floor
ceiling necessitate the installation of fire stop flaps? Why or why not?
No, because it is an unrated ceiling-tile system. The required fire

separation and fire-resistance rating is maintained by the reinforced
concrete floor system.
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MODULE 4 - SPATIAL SEPARATION AND EXPOSURE PROTECTION
Exercise #1
time left over once you have dealt with your allotted question (s), go on to
the other ones. -
Understanding the various provisions of Subsections 9.10.14. and 9.10.15.

requires that you know a number of definitions that you may not have
encountered previously.
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Take about 15 minutes to look up the following terms in Division A,

Article 1.4.1.2. In the space provided, put the definition in your own
words (drawing a simple sketch may help illustrate the definition).
Compare your answers to those of the group.
1. Exposing building face:
(EBF) That part of the exterior wall of a building that faces one direction
and is located between ground level and the ceiling of its top storey or,
where a building is divided into fire compartments, the exterior wall of a
fire compartment that faces one direction.
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2. Limiting distance:
(LD) The distance from an exposing building face to a property line, to the
centre line of a street, lane or public thoroughfare or to an imaginary line
between two buildings or fire compartments on the same property,
measured at right angles to the exposing building face.
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Fire compartment:
The FRR for fire separations in fire compartments is specified in Sentence

9.10.14.2.(1).
Permissions for nonstacked houses will be addressed later in this module.
An enclosed space in a building,
a} that is separated from all other parts of the building by enclosing

construction providing a fire separation, and
b) that may be required to have a fire-resistance rating.
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Firewall:
A type of fire separation of noncombustible construction that subdivides a building

or separates adjoining buildings to resist the spread of fire and that has a fire-
resistance rating as prescribed by this Code and the structural stability to remain
intact under fire conditions for the required fire-rated time.
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bj that is erected at or upon a line separating two parcels of land each of which is,
or is capable of being, a separate real estate entity.
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a doorway, window or opening, other than one equipped with a

closure having the required fire-protection rating, or
any part of a wall forming part of the EBF that has a fire-resistance
rating less than that required for the EBF.
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spatial separation requirements, you should identify various issues that
will be dependent on these requirements.
Exercise #2
For the next 20 minutes, you and your group should write the items that
will be dependent on spatial separation requirements, on the flipchart.
Class discussion will follow.
Potential Issues:
Area of permitted unprotected openings [size of windows / doors on site

should be confirmed with the window schedule within the permit
drawings).
Locations of limiting distance lines / property lines.
- Fire ratings, construction types and cladding types for exterior walls.
Locations minimum ratings and continuity of fire separations utilized for

spatial separation fire compartments. '
Exercise #3
The following questions relate to provisions in the Building Code that

permit the maximum area of unprotected openings to be increased above
those identified in the spatial separation tables or require table limiting
distances to be increased. These questions are specific to buildings that do
not consist of nonstacked houses. Each of you should take one or two of
the questions as your responsibility. Take 20 minutes; if you have time left
over, tackle other questions.
flipchart. When you have finished, you can compare your group’s answers
Linder what conditions are unlimited exposing building face openings

permitted?
If the exposing building face of a storey that faces a street and is at the
same level as the street is provided with a minimum limiting distance of 9
m. - Sentence 9.10.14.4.(6)
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For an open-air storage garage provided with a minimum
o limiting distance of 3 m.- Sentence 9.10.14.4.(5)
o Detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit under

c specific conditions. - Sentence 9.10.14.4.(7)
o 2. When is the maximum percentage of unprotected openings as

determined from Table 9.10.14.4. permitted to be doubled?
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When glass block as described in Article 9.10.13.7. or wired glass in steel
o frames as described in Article 9.10.13.5. is utilized for unprotected
o openings. -Sentence 9.10.14.4.(3)
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Provision of sprinkler protection. - Sentence 9.10.14.4.(4) AN
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maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing
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occupancies and low hazard industrial occupancies. -Clause
9.10.14.4.(l)(c)
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When unprotected openings in a mercantile or medium hazard

industrial occupancies are half of the limiting distance squared. -
Subclause 9.10.14.4.(1) (c) (ii)
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4. Describe the conditions required to permit no limits on unprotected
o openings of a detached storage garage?
!GO The garage must serve a single dwelling unit, must be located on the same
GO property as the dwelling unit and the dwelling unit served by the garage
O must be the only major occupancy on the property. - Sentence 9.10.14.4.
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5. What scenario would require the limiting distance determined from

Sentences 9.10.14.4.(2), (5) and (6) to be doubled?
Where there is no fire department or where a fire department is not

organized, trained and equipped to meet the needs of the community and
the building in question is not sprinklered. -Sentence 9.10.14.3.(1)
What is the maximum size of an opening in an exposing building face that

is not required to be considered as an unprotected opening?
An opening not more than 130 cm2 is not considered an unprotected

opening. - Sentence 9,10.14.6.(1)
Spatial separation calculations have determined that the exposing building

face of a fire compartment within an office building that is not sprinklered
is permitted 25% unprotected openings.
What is the minimum required fire-resistance rating of the exterior wall?
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What is the required type of construction of this wall? Combustible or

noncombustible
What is the required type of cladding for this wall? Noncombustible
If sprinkler protection is added, what is the required wall construction?
45 min, combustible or noncombustible construction and cladding
Exercise #4
The following questions relate to the spatial separation provisions in the

Building Code for nonstacked dwelling units. It is important to realize
differences between the requirements for nonstacked houses, when
compared to other Part 9 buildings.
Answer the following questions. In about 25 minutes you can compare

your answers to those of the rest of the group.
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Describe the methods for determining the area of exposing building faces
for houses and how these methods differ from other buildings?
Sentence 9.10.15.2.(1)
The total area measured from the finished ground level to the uppermost
ceiling.
The area of each fire compartment where the building is divided into fire
compartments by fire separations with a fire-resistance rating of not less
than 45 min.
Where Table 9.10.15.4. is utilized to determine maximum area of glazed

openings, the area of any number of individual vertical portions of the wall
measured from the finished ground level to the uppermost ceiling.
For houses, note that Subclause 9.10.15.2.(l}(b)(iii) permits the exterior

wall to be subdivided into portions of any number of vertical portions and
does not require 45 min "compartments".
a) Describe the methods for determining maximum area of glazed openings

in an exposing building face.
Sentence 9.10.15.4.(1)
Conform to Table 9.10.15.4.
Conform to Subsection 3.2.3.
Equal to or less than the limiting distance squared when less than 1.2 m.
Can Subsection 9.10.14. be utilized for spatial separation requirements for

houses? Explain why it can or cannot.
Yes-Sentence 9.10.15.1.(1)
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If combustible cladding is proposed for an exposing building face of the

dwelling unit having an available limiting distance of less than 0.6 m, what
provisions are required to be achieved by the cladding?
Sentence 9.10.15.5.(3)
Cladding need not be noncombustible provided the cladding;
Conforms to Subsection 9.27.12.
Is installed without furring members over not less than 12.7 mm thick
gypsum sheathing or over masonry.
Has a flame-spread rating of not more than 25 when tested in accordance

with Sentence 3.1.12.1 .(2).
is not more than 2 mm in thickness exclusive of fasteners, joints and local

reinforcements.
What type of exterior wall construction is required for a house having an

exposing building face with a limiting distance of less than 1.2 m, but
more than 0.6 m?
Clause 9 10 15.5. [2) (b)
45 min fire-resistance rating
List examples of combustible projections and the minimum distance they

must be located from the following.
Sentence 9.10.15.5.(5)
Balconies, platforms, canopies, eave projections and stairs
To a property line.
1.2m
To a combustible projection on another building located on the same

property.
2.4 m
To a 1 h party wall on a property line.
1.2 m (still treated as a property line)
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C Exercise #2
G Try answering these questions as a group. As usual, write your answers on
C the flipcharts. In dealing with the questions, you should use the Building
Code.
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See how your answers compare to those of the rest of the class and clear
G up any difficulties you might be having.
O 1. Summarize the Code provisions that regulate when a fire alarm system
is required in Part 9 buildings. Does the subject building require a fire
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alarm system? List the Code requirements for a fire alarm system and
G when it is required.
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G Article 9.10.18.2. states where a fire alarm system may be required in Part
9 buildings. (Buildings that contain more than 3 storeys including storeys
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below the first storey; occupant load is more than 300; or occupant load in
G Table 9.10.18.2. is exceeded).
O No fire alarm system is required in a residential occupancy where the exit

or public corridor serves no more, than four suites or where each suite has
G direct access to an exterior exit facility leading to ground level.-Sentence
O 9.10.18.2.(2)
G The system must be installed according to Subsection 3.2.4.and Articles

3.2.7.8. and 3.2.7.10.
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-Sentence 9.10.18.3.(1)
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A fire alarm system is required in the subject building due to Article
G 9.10.18.2., which requires one in buildings that contain more than three
O storeys, including storeys below the first storey.
O What is the general rule (or rules) governing exit door swing and what are
the exceptions to this rule?
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The door must open in the direction of exit travel and must swing on a
C vertical axis. - Sentences 9.9.6.4.(1) and 9.9.6.5.(1)
G Exceptions include exits serving single dwelling units [9.9.6.5.(1)], doors
serving occupant loads of less than 60 persons [9.9.6.5.(2)j and paired
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doors in corridors (door on the right hand side must swing in the direction
G of exit travel). - 9.9.6.5.(5)
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Compare the definitions of smoke alarm, smoke detector, heat detector

and fire detector, and explain, in your own words, the differences between
them.
See definitions. Division A, Article 1.4.1.2. Paraphrased definitions below:
Smoke alarm: A single station smoke detector combined with an audible

alarm device.
Smoke detector: That part of a fire alarm system that detects smoke.
Heat detector: That part of a fire alarm system that monitors the rate of
temperature rise or is set to function at a predetermined temperature.
Fire detector: That part of a fire alarm system that detects heat or smoke,
includes heat and smoke detection.
What are the major requirements for fire department connections?
Sprinkler systems must comply with specific Part 3 requirements. -

Sentence 9.10.1.3.(8]
Required standpipe and hose systems must be designed, constructed and

installed to comply with Article 3.2.5.18. and Subsection 3.2.9. - Sentence
9.10.1.3.(9)
Fire pumps must be installed in conformance with Articles 3.2.5.18. and

3.2.5.19. -Sentence 9.10.1.3.(10)
Within 45 m of hydrant. - Sentences 3.2.5.16.(1) and (2)
Between 300 mm and 900 mm above the ground. -
Clause 3.2.5.16.(3) (a) ~ ~
Must have two 65 mm hose connections, female thread.
- Clause 3.2.5.16.(3) (b)
Located on the outside of fhe building and adjacent to a street or access

route. - Clause 3.2.5.16.(3) (o)
Under what conditions may a sprinkler system be supplied from a fire

standpipe system?
Sentence 9.10.1.3. (8) refers to Article 3.2.5.15.(5)
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Where a room, chute or bin is required to be sprinkiered, sprinkler water

may be supplied from a fire standpipe system, provided that:
A maximum of eight sprinkler (except for a chute).
Maximum of 12 m2 head coverage.
Standpipe riser is not less than 6 inches [15.24 cm) in diameter, or

hydraulically designed to meet a combined water supply of 95 L/min for
each sprinkler head, over and above the requirements for the standpipe
system, up to a maximum 760 L/min for sprinklers. (Pumping capacity and
water-storage facility, if required, must be increased.)
A waterflow detection device must be installed.
There must be separate indication of the detection device on the

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annunciator.-Sentence 3.2.5.15.(5)
What precautions must be taken when positioning electrical outlet boxes

in a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating?
They must be tightly fitted and offset, not back-to-back. -

Sentences9.10.5.1.(2) and (3)
Appendix Note A-3.1.9.1 .(1) (b) indicates that the intention behind the
use of the term "tightly fitted” is to reinforce that there are to be no gaps
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means of fire stopping for a service penetration through a concrete slab or
wall is “cast in place” concrete.
They must be noncombustibie, unless the separation has been tested

incorporating such equipment. Exception: combustible electrical outlet
boxes with a face area of 160 cm2 (25 square inches) or less are permitted
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- Sentences 9.10.9.6.(8) 1
1 List the required locations of fire blocks in buildings that are not
sprinkiered.
According to Articles 9.10.16.1. and 9.10.16.2:
• Concealed internal spaces shall be separated by fire blocks from

concealed external spaces.

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Interconnections of concealed horizontal and vertical spaces, if the FSR of

the exposed construction exceeds 25.
Concealed combustible roof, attic or ceiling spaces exceeding 300 m2, if

the FSR of the exposed construction is more than 25.
In a wall at floor and ceiling levels, and other locations that distance
between fire blocks does not exceed 20 m horizontally and 3 m vertically.
(See exceptions.)
Attic spaces exceeding 300 m2, if the FSR exceeds 25.
Concealed spaces in mansard type roofs, exterior cornices and balconies,

at 20 m intervals, if the FSR is greater than 25.
At the end of a fire separation within a concealed space.
List the general factors identified in the standards governing the location
of smoke detectors (spot type smoke detectors). Refer to CAN / ULC-S524-
06, "Installation of Fire Alarm Systems".
■ Maximum 83 m2 coverage rate. - 5.7.5.1.3.
Maximum spacing between smoke detectors should not exceed 12 800

mm and the maximum distance from any side wall should not exceed 6
400 mm. - A3.1.
A smoke detector may be installed on a wall 100 mm to 300 mm below the

ceiling, measured to the edge of the detector. - 5.7.5.1.1. and Figure 19 of
CAN/ULC-S524
When locating detectors consideration of environmental influences such

as thermal barriers, air movements and velocity variations, temperature,
atmospheric pressure, relative humidity etc. is required. - CAN/ULC-S524,
Subsections 5.6.1. and 5.7.2.
Space in accordance with CAN/ULC-S524.
-Sentences 3.2.4.5.(1) and 9.10.18.3.(1)
Fire alarm, fire detection and smoke detection devices must be installed to
CAN/ULC-S524.-Sentences3.2.4.5.(l) and 9.10.18.3.(1)
Accessible for maintenance. - 5.6.1.3.
What factors must be taken into account when deciding the location of
sprinklers? Refer to the Building Code Sentence 3.2.5.13.(1) and to NFPA-
13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems".

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Sentence 9.10.1.3. (8) refers to Article 3.2.5.13.
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• Required sprinkler system must be designed, constructed, installed and

tested in conformance with NFPA-13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems"
(there are a few exceptions). - Sentence 3.2.5.13.(1)
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Here are the related sections from NFPA 13.
No long distances, so that, for example, it would not exceed 60 seconds for
water to discharge in a light hazard dry system.-Table 7.2.3.6.I.
Distance of head to walls - 8.6.3.2.
Sprinkler spacing - Tables 8.6.2.2.1 (a) through (d).
Distance of head to walls - 8.6.3.2.
Obstruction to sprinkler discharge - 8.6.5.1.2.
Distance of head below ceiling/deck - 8.6.4.1.
Protection area limitations - 8.2.
MODULE 6 - FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION 2
Exercise #1
Now that you know the Code requirements from the previous modules,
take about 10 minutes to think of particular things you should watch for, as
a result of the substitution. This substitution involves replacement of third
floor wood joists with steel joists. Write them in the space provided.
Afterwards, discuss them in the group. Put common points and problems
on the flipchart. In about 15 minutes, the facilitator will open the
discussion to the entire class.
Problems created by the substitution:
The 1 hour fire separation between floors must be
maintained.
The sound rating between the dwelling and the office must be maintained.
A break at floor level will be necessary to ensure that a complete,

continuous fire separation is provided at the stairs.
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Positive connections must be made between the wood joists and the steel
beams and the exterior walls, to ensure structural rigidity and compliance
with Article 9.23.2.1. 1 2 3
1 Revised drawings (perhaps with associated fees) will be
needed.
2 Loadbearing capabilities must be checked.
3 The layout of the office/suites will be affected.
Fire stopping must be adequate.
EXERCISE ANSWERS
Exercise #2
Now that you have examined potential problems created by the

substitution, let's examine any other matters in the proposed building that
you think you should pay particular attention to or things that you feel
might present difficulties in this particular inspection.
Take about 10 minutes to deal with the problem areas. Use the checklist.
When you have finished, discuss the matters you have identified with the
rest of the group. Write common problems on the flipchart. Class
discussion will begin in about 20 minutes.
Drawings on site
Work completed on sprinkler system
Work completed on alarm system/smoke detector locations
Areas requiring construction of a fire separation
Exit signs
Exercise #3
Examine each of the questions that relate to the subject building. Answer
each in your own words. In about 40 minutes, discuss them with the group.
In 60 minutes, the instructor will hold a class discussion.
Identify the required locations of smoke and/or heat detectors in this

building.
Smoke detector required in 3rd storey public corridor and exit stair. -
Sentence 9.10.18.4.(1)
Sprinklers in lieu of heat detectors in basement.
-Sentence 9.10.18.3.(1) Sentence 3.2.4.16.(1)
Heat detector or smoke detector in 1 st storey garbage room, mechanical

room and storage garage.
-Sentence 9.10.18.4.(2)
An automatic fire extinguishing device is not provided in the transformer

vault: therefore, a smoke detector must be installed that will actuate the
building's fire alarm system
EXERCISE ANSWERS
in the event of a fire in the vault.-Sentence 9.10.1.3.(1) -> Clause 3.6.2.7.[2)

(b) 1
1 Heat detectors need not be provided where an automatic sprinkler

system is installed throughout the floor area. -Sentence 9.10.18.4.(3)
EXERCISE ANSWERS
What should you look for when you inspect the transformer vault?
3 hour (no automatic fire extinguishing system) or 2 hour (automatic fire

extinguishing system) fire separation of solid masonry of concrete
construction. - Sentence 9.10.1.3.(1) —> Sentence 3.6.2.7.(1)
Need not be sprinklered (if the rest of the building has to
be), provided it is used for no purpose other than to contain electrical

equipment, and a smoke detector is provided in the vault that will activate
the building fire alarm system in the event of a fire. - Sentence 3.6.2.7.(2)
Reinforced concrete, because the vault contains electrical equipment.-

Sentence 9.10.1.3(1). -► 3.6.2.7.(3)
A vault designed to withstand explosions.
- Sentence 3.6.2.7.(4) "" '
Only pipes that serve the vault may penetrate the fire separation. -
Sentence 3.6.27. (5)
A locked door.-Sentence 3.6.2.7.(7)
Explosion venting. - Sentence 3.6.27. (8)
A ventilation system designed in accordance with Part 6 to prevent

ambient temperature in the vault from exceeding 40°C. - Sentence 3.6.27.
(9)
A ventilation system separate from the system for the remainder of the
building, designed to automatically shut off in the event of a fire in the
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vault. - Sentence 3.6.27. (12)
Dykes for oil spills, or a floor drain to a sump. - Sentences 3.6.27.(14) and
(15)
What design advantages can be attained by sprinklering a building?
Travel distance may be increased from 30 m to 45 m where sprinklered, if

floor area has more than one exit.
- Sentence 9.9.8.2. (1)
The fire-resistance rating of roof assemblies may be waived where the

sprinkler system conforms to Sentences 3.2.4.10. (3) and 3.2.4.8.(4).-
Sentences 9.10.8.2.(1] and 3.2.2.17.(1)
Interconnected floor spaces, Sentences 3.2.8.2.(5) and (6). -Sentence

9.10.9.5. (1). -»• Subsection 3.2.8.
EXERCISE ANSWERS
Use of combustible pipe. - Clause 9.10.97.(5) (b)
Public corridor exceptions for other than residential occupancies.-

Sentences9.10.9.15.(2) and (3) 1
1 Separation of service rooms. - Sentence 9.10.10.3.(1)
EXERCISE ANSWERS
Fire-resistance rating for garbage, storage rooms and public storage rooms
in residential occupancies are permitted to be reduced from 1 h to 45 min.
- Sentence 9.10.10.6.(1)
Location of skylights. - Article 9.10.12.2.
Maximum size of closure. - Sentences 9.10.13.8.(1) and (2)
Maximum area of unprotected openings may be doubled where the

building is sprinklered. - Sentence 9.10.14.4.(4)
Fire blocks with area restrictions in concealed spaces in buildings of

combustible construction.
-Sentence 9.10.16.1.(4)
Flame-spread rating for ceiling in a public corridor. -Sentence 9.10.17.2.(1)
Heat detectors and smoke detectors are not required in dwelling units or in
sprinklered buildings in which the sprinkler system is electrically supervised
and equipped with a water flow alarm.-Sentence 9.10.18.4.(3)
Access panels not required.-Sentence 9.10.20.1.(1)
Waiving of direct access into the basement for firefighting. -Sentence

9.10.20.2.(1)
The proposed building is close to the property line. From a fire safety point
of view, what general limitations does this place on proposed design and
construction? 1
1 It limits the allowable percentage of unprotected openings in the

exposing building face.
It indicates noncombusfible construction on the north side.
The stringent requirement for the north wall having a 1.2 m limiting
distance is automatically applied to the jogging portion of wall being 3.2 m
from the lot line, unless fire compartments are provided.-Subsection
9.10.14., Spatial Separation Between Buildings
EXERCISE ANSWERS
M6:6- right - NFPA 13, 9.2.3.4.1 and Table 9.2.2.1 (a).
M6:7 - wrong - Sentence 9.10.7.1.(1) -* Clause 3.2.2.3.(l)(g); for spatial separation requirements for exposed structural
members. - Sentence 3.2.3.9.(1)
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What's Right What's Wrong c
Examine the copies of the drawings (M6:l through M6:10). Take about c
15 minutes to determine what’s wrong with them. Compare your [
observations to those of the rest of the group. Class discussion will
follow in about 20 minutes. c
Examples of improper practice (Drawings M6:l BM6:10): c
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Article 9.10.1.3.(8); Part 3; Sentence 3.2.5.13.(1); NFPA 13
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M6:l - right-NFPA 13,8,5.6.1.
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M6:2 - right - NFPA 13, 8.6.5.1.2, Table 8.6.5.1. and
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Figure 8.6.5.1.2(a)
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M6:3 - wrong - Siamese pumper connection contains shut-off
valve; - NFPA 13, 8.17.2.S.2. and back flow preventer missing c
before other shut-off valve in water supply pipe entering building. c
- Article 7.6.2A. of Code
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M6:4 - wrong - NFPA 13, 9.2.1.3.1. C
M6:5 - right - NFPA 13, Table 22.5.3.4. c
M6:8 - wrong - soffit of floor must be rated
-Sentence 9.10.8.1 .(!)—► Table 9.10.8.1.; Article 9.10.3.3. — ►

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Sentence 9.10.8.3.(1)
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M6:9 - wrong - smoke detector must not be located across from
fresh-air diffuser; it’s also too close to the ceiling. - Sentence c.
9.10.18.3.(1) -► Sentence 3.2.4.5.(1); CAN/ULC-S524 — ► Clauses
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M6:l 0 - wrong - pull station installed in exit.
-Sentence 9.10.18.6.(1) Part 3; Subsection 3.2.4. —►
Sentence 3.2.4.18.(1) - and no smoke detector shown in the exit shaft. -

Sentence 9.10.18.4.(1)
MODULE 7 - MEANS OF EGRESS AND FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS
Exercise #1
Take about 10 minutes to identify items that may have to be
followed up. Why were these items raised earlier as well as now?
Spend about five minutes discussing them in the group.
Items that may have to be followed up:
Sprinklers: must observe pipe sizes, valve and hanger spacings when the
ceilings are not yet installed, and then check the sprinkler heads after the
ceiling goes in.
Fire alarm systems: will have only the rough box locations for pull stations,
smoke detectors and audible devices. After the ceilings go in, the complete
devices will be mounted, including the control panel and annunciator.
Check for items that may end up in concealed spaces.
Check for weakening of structural members by the work of plumbers,

HVAC installers or electricians.
Fire blocking.
Doubling and reinforcing of joists.
Fire dampers and fire stop flaps, once the ceiling is installed.
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Once matters raised in previous inspections had been dealt with, we can o
look at the Code details. EXERCISE ANSWERS
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Spend about an hour and 10 minutes working on the question at your own
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pace. Use the Code as your reference. Class discussion will begin an hour
and a half from now, when you can compare your own answers and those o
of the group to those of the rest of the class.
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Under what conditions may untested materials be used in
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construction required to have a fire-resistance rating (FRRJ?
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If materials, such as fire screens and wired glass, comply with the Code. -
Article 9.10.13.5. o
If assembly-type floors/roofs comply with the assemblies given in o

Supplementary Standard SB-2 or SB-3. o
-Sentence 9.10.3.1.(1) o
If walls comply with Supplementary Standard SB-2 or SB-3. o
Sentence 9.10.3*1 .(1) o
If the CBO is satisfied that the material provides the performance level o
required by the Code on the basis of past performance, test results
(Division C, Article 2.1.1.2.) or other evaluations (e.g., Minister’s Rulings - o
Alternative Materials, Systems or Building Designs, Division C, Subsection o
2.4.2.).
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Where no published test method to establish the suitability of a material
proposed under Division C, Article 2.1.1.2. exists, then the tests used must o
be designed to simulate or exceed anticipated service conditions or
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designed to compare the performance of the material with a similar
material that is known to be acceptable. - Division C, Article 2.1.1.2. o
Fire-resistance ratings, found in the Supplementary Standards SB-2 and SB- o

3.-Sentence 9.10.3.1.(1)
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FRRs may be based on HUD, Guidelines on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials
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and Assemblies. - Part 11
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When wired glass and glass block assemblies are used as described in
Articles 9.9.4.3. and 9.10.13.5. 1
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What are the minimum required widths of public corridors, corridors used by the public and exit corridors for residential and other
occupancies?
1 100 mm-Sentence 9.9.3.3.(1)
Every barrier-free path of travel less than 1 600 mm in width must be provided with an unobstructed space not less than 1 800 mm in
width and 1 800 mm in length, located not more than 30 m apart. - Article 9.5.2.1. -* ■ Sentence 3.8.1.3.(4)
What is the required minimum width of every exit facility except for doors and corridors?
900 mm - Sentence 9.9.3.2.(1)
Explain and compare the difference between the definitions of means of egress, access to exit, and exit. (Refer to Drawings M7:l and
M7:2.)
For open areas - measure travel distance from remote corner of room. Care is required with this approach.
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For partitions & furnishings, measure travel distance by following path

between or along perimeter.
See definitions - Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1)
What are the minimum number of required exits from a floor area with a
total occupant load of 80 persons?
No fewer than two exits must be provided from the floor area spaced to
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comply with travel distance requirements. -Sentences 9.9.8.2.(1), (2)
What restrictions apply to a fire separation common to two exits?

It must be smoke-tight and not pierced by doorways, ductwork, piping or
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7. Under what circumstances may an interior unenclosed stair serve as an c

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Article 9.9.4.7. c
1- Where a suite of D or E occupancy, located partly on the first storey and r
partly on the second or partly on the second storey and partly on third
storey.
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In a building of three storey maximum height (building height).
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Where the suite is fire separated from other occupancies by a
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45 minute fire separation.
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Where there is a maximum of 100 m2 per storey area occupied.
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Where travel distance to an exterior exit does not exceed 25 m.
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Where the floor has a 45 minute FRR or is non combustible.
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Where the basement and first floor are 45 minute fire-separated.
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Where a smoke alarm is installed on each floor of the suite and in the
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basement.
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2- A single exit may serve one dwelling unit. - Article 9.9.7.4.
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a) Under what conditions is it possible to install a fuel-fired appliance in a
means of egress? r
As long as it is not in an exit or corridor serving as an access to exit. - v.
Sentence 9.9.5.7.(1)
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b) What are the requirements for service rooms containing fuel- fired
appliances? c
As a general rule, except for fireplaces, a fuel-fired appliance must be c

located in a service room with not less than a one-hour fire separation. - r
Sentence 9.10.10.4.(1); See 9.10.10.4.(2) for service room exceptions.
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Service rooms containing equipment subject to possible _ explosion, such
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9. What are the minimum required heights and widths of exit doors?
2 030 mm height - Sentence 9.9*6.2.(1 ]
800 mm single-door width - Sentence 9.9.6.3.(2)
610 mm where two leafs are provided. - Sentence 9.9.6.3.(3)
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10. What requirements govern dead-end public corridors in
G Group C occupancies?
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Total length of dead-end, 6 m.
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Dead-end portion may contain only suite openings and no more AN
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Maximum four suites may be served by the dead-end corridor. -
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11. What general factors must be considered when designing the number
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of egress doors from rooms or suites other than dwelling units?
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G Room or suite area, occupancy and travel distance. -

Articles 9.9.7.4. and 9.9.7.6.
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C 12. Explain Drawing M7:3, associated with Article 9.9.7.4.

G For open areas, measure travel distance from remote corner of room.
O Care is required with this approach.
For partitions & furnishings, measure travel distance by following

path between or along perimeter
Establishes criteria with respect to requiring two egress doors where

the travel distance from remote points exceed certain
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of a building not containing dwelling units?
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In one and two storey buildings, if floor area and travel distance do
not exceed that specified in Article 9.9.7.4., and total occupant load o
served by exit does not exceed 60. - Sentence 9.9.8.2.(2); For o
boarding and rooming houses with sleeping accommodation for not
more than 8 persons. - 9.9.8.2.(3) o
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14. Describe the regulations governing exits through lobbies.
According to Article 9.9.8.5.: c
Only one exit may lead through a lobby. f

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The lobby must not be more than 4.5 m above grade. c
The maximum travel distance through a lobby is 15 m. c
It must conform in all respects with the requirements for exits, c
except that rooms other than service rooms, storage rooms and
rooms of residential or industrial occupancy may open directly onto c
such a lobby. c
Except in a hotel, an exit may lead through a lobby provided the c
lobby is not located within an interconnected floor space other than
in Sentence 3.2.8.2.(6). c
An exit that serves a hotel may lead through a lobby provided the c
lobby is not located within an interconnected floor space.
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No FRR required on the fire separation between a lobby
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and adjacent occupancies permitted to open into the lobby, provided
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Passenger elevator entrances are permitted to open into the lobby k.

provided the elevator doors are designed to remain closed except
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Explain how plumbing drains, waste, and vent piping that penetrate fire
separations required to have a fire-resistance rating, or a membrane that
forms part of an assembly required to have an FRR, must be dealt
EXERCISE with.
ANSWERS
(Refer to Drawings M7:4 and M7:5, following.)
Drawing M7:4 - Building that is not sprinklered:
Noncombustible pipe must be tightly fitted or fire stopped to maintain the

integrity of the fire separation. -Sentences 9.10.9.6.[1) & (2)
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Combustible pipe, not located in a vertical shaft, that partly or wholly

penetrates a fire separation required to have an FRR is permitted,
provided the piping is sealed at the penetration by a fire stop that has an
F rating not less than the FRR required for the fire separation. -Sentence AN S
9.10.9.7.(2)
The F rating of the fire stop must be based on CAN/
ULC-S115, Fire Tests of Firestop Systems, with a pressure differential of 50

Pa between the exposed and unexposed sides, with the higher pressure
on the exposed side. -Sentence 9.10.9.7.(3)
Combustible drain piping is permitted to penetrate a horizontal fire

separation provided it leads directly from a noncombustible [floor-
mounted] water closet through a concrete floor slab.-Sentence 9.10.9.7.
(4)
Combustible piping is permitted on one side of a vertical fire separation,

provided it is not located in a vertical shaft - Clause 9.10.9.7.(5)(a).
Drawing M7:5 - sprinklered building: Noncombustible or combustible pipe is permitted, provided penetrations are
tightly fitted or fire stopped to maintain the integrity of the fire separation. - Clause 9.10.9.7.(5) (b)
How does the existence of a sprinkler system affect the
fire-resistance rating of public corridors in other than residential occupancies?
^ No FRR is required for a fire separation between a public
J corridor and the remainder of the building if the sprinkler system
j is electrically supervised and its operation will transmit a signal to
- the fire department. - Sentence 9.10.9.15.(2) j
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No fire separation is required between a public corridor and L
the remainder of the building, if the conditions noted above Q
are achieved and the public corridor exceeds 5 m in width.
- Sentence 9.10.9.15.(3) ^
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Where in a building must emergency lighting be provided?
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According to Sentence 9.9.12.3.(1):
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Exits
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Principal routes providing access to exit in an open floor
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area
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Corridors used by the public
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Underground walkways
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Public corridors
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a) Under what conditions can the height of a firewall parapet vary?
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Sentence 9.10.11.3.(1) references Part 3 (refer to Article 3.1.10.4.)
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2 hour firewall, minimum 150 mm high parapet.
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4 hour firewall, minimum 900 mm high parapet.
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A firewall may terminate on the underside of a reinforced concrete roof slab, subject to the
conditions in Sentence 3.1.10.3.(2). f
When can a firewall parapet be omitted? v
Where there are two buildings with roofs at an elevation difference greater than 3 m.- Sentence C
9.10.11.3.(1) —^ Sentence 3.1.10.4. (2) or as per Sentence 3.1.10.3.(2)
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What conditions permit a firewall to not be constructed of masonry or concrete?
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Sentence 9.10.11.3.(1) —► See Sentence 3.1.10.2.(4)
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Not more than 2 h fire-resistance rating
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Protected against damage to the integrity of the fire-wall
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Structural design in accordance with Article 4.1.5.17.
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No; the opening is too large, 11 m2 maximum area, with a 3.7 m maximum dimension.-Sentence 9.10.11.3.(1} —>Sentence
3.1.10.5.(1) —»Sentence 3.1.8.6.(1)
20. Under what conditions are roof skylights forbidden?
Where a skylight on the roof of a separate fire compartment that is not sprinklered is within 5 m of windows in an adjoining
exposed wall in the same building.-Sentence 9.10.12.2.(1)
Individual combustible skylights in corridors required to be separated from the remainder of the building by fire separations must
not exceed 1 m2 in area and must be spaced at least 1.2 m apart. - Sentence 9.10.17.9.(1)
G Meets the performance criteria for masonry or concrete in the

areas of performance during fire conditions, mechanical
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damage during normal use of the building and resistance to
O damage from moisture
C Not permitted for B1 or B2 occupancies, buildings regulated by

Subsection 3.2.6. and buildings within the scope of Article
G 3.2.2.43A. or 3.2.2.50A.
G 19, Is an opening protected by a closure, having dimensions of 3.5 m
x 3.5 m, permitted in a firewall? (The building is not sprinklered.)
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G 21. Suppose two exterior walls in separate fire compartments meet at an

C external angle of 135° or less. What constraints affect the wall?
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o The horizontal distance from an opening in one wail to an opening
O in another must not be less than 1.2 m, where the openings are in
c different fire compartments.
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G - Sentence 9.10.12.3. (1). The exterior wall of each fire
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compartment within the 1.2 m distance is required to have an FRR
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G of not less than that required for the interior vertical fire
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If walls meet at a firewall, the openings in the two fire compartments must be separated by a o
distance equal to D0. -Sentence 9.10.11.3.(1) -* ■ Sentence 3.1.10.6.(1) -* ■ Sentence: 3.2.3.14.
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(1) The exterior wall of each fire compartment within the distance D0 must have an FRR of not
less than that required for the interior firewall. - Sentence 3.2.3.14. (2) o
The horizontal distance from an exterior exit door in one fire compartment to an opening in o
another fire compartment must be greater than 3 m, or the openings must be protected with
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wired glass in fixed steel frames or with glass block. - Sentence 9.9.4.6.(2)
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Where must fire blocks be provided?
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At the floor, ceiling, roof between mansards, and combustible roof spaces greater than 300 m2
or where the length of the space exceeds 20 m (if the flame-spread rating exceeds 25). - o
Sentences 9.10.16.1.(4), (5) and (6)
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Concealed spaces within walls, and between furring at vertical and horizontal interconnections-
Subsection 9.10.16. o
Explain Drawing M7:6 in relation to Article 9.24.2.4. o
It shows the preparation of steel stud work around fire doors. o
It also outlines the thickness of steel studs and the placement of same for door openings in non- o
loadbearing fire separations with FRR requirements. o
Explain Drawings M7:7, M7:8 and M7:9 in relation to Article 9.24.3.7. o
They show the preparation of steel studwork around a future fire damper. o
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C Read Subsections 2.3.1. to 2.3.11. in the Supplementary Standard SB-2. This section specifically deals with how to
O establish a fire-resistance rating for wood and steel framed walls, floors and roofs.
c Answer the following questions, then discuss the answers in your group. Use the flipchart. Class discussion begins in
about 40 minutes.
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What is the maximum FRR you can obtain using Section 2.3.?
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90 minutes - Sentence 2.3.1 .(1)
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How would you calculate the time assigned for an assembly, based on the Supplementary Standard?
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Time for membrane on fire-exposed side + time for the framing member + time assigned for additional protective
o measures such as insulation, membrane reinforcement, etc. -Sentence 2.3.4.(1)
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c Should the time contribution for the membrane on the non-fire- exposed side be included for an interior fire
G separation?
c Why or why not?
c No. The framing member supporting the membrane will collapse and bring down the non-fire-exposed
membrane with it. -Sentence 2.3.5.(1)
c
For an exterior wall assembly or for a floor or roof assembly, what special consideration must be given to the
G outer membrane?
G Reinforce the fact that this membrane does not contribute to the overall FRR of the assembly. Its purpose is to
limit the temperature rise on the unexeposed side to the limits set out in the CAN/ULC-S101 standard.
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Must have a membrane with a 15 min FRR on the unexposed side. See SB-2 Tables 2.3.4.A. for walls, and 2.3.4.A. or
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2.3.4.D. for roofs and floors. - Sentences 2.3.5. (2) & (3)
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Note that wallboard membranes are permitted to be installed in multiple layers only as listed in
Table 2.3.4.A [double 12.7 mm Type X gypsum wallboard). - Sentence 2.3.3.(3)
What is the minimum size of wood studs allowed in Section 2.3.? 38 mm x 89 mm - Sentence
2.3.6.(2)
What is the time assigned to an interior wall having 15.9 mm Type X gypsum wallboard, each side
of 38 mm x 140 mm wood studs at 406 mm on centre?
40 minutes for 15.9 mm Type X wallboard + 20 minutes for wood studs @ 406 mm o/c = 60
minutes - Tables 2.3.4.A. and 2.3.4.C.
What is the time assigned to an exterior wall constructed of 12.7 mm interior wallboard, 38 mm x
89 mm non-loadbearing wood studs @ 406 mm o/c, fibreglass insulation (density less than 1.22
kg/m2), 9.5 mm exterior gypsum wallboard, building paper and metal siding?
Sentence 2.3.5.(2)
Zero {0 min); the membrane on the exterior side does not provide 15 minutes of fire protection. -
Table 2.3.4.D.
What is the time assigned to a floor assembly composed of 15.9 mm Type X gypsum wallboard
ceiling, 38 mm x 286 mm floor joists @ 406 mm o/c, 12.5 mm plywood and carpeting?
40 minutes for drywall - Table 2.3.4.A. + 10 minutes for joists - Table 2.3.4.C. = 50 minutes.
The unexposed membrane conforms with Table 2.3.5.; it is therefore okay.
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MODULE 8 - FIRE SEPARATIONS
Exercise #1
Over the next couple of hours or so, we will examine the drawings in detail.
Take a look at Drawing M8:l. What is the problem being addressed? What is the solution proposed?
DRAWING M8:l COMMON CHANGES TO A TESTED CEILING
ASSEMBLY
Take a couple of minutes to figure it out yourself. Discuss your conclusions with the group. Allow about 10 minutes
overall. The facilitator will then ask for comments. (A similar procedure will be followed for all of the remaining
exercises in this module.)
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What is the problem? What is the solution?
A short vertical portion exists in the ceiling; it is really a short wall. During fire, the expansion and buckling of the T-
bars will cause the short vertical section to rotate and collapse.
A short gypsum board steel-stud wall must be provided and suspended from the structure.
The reduced plenum distance may not provide sufficient heat dissipation during fire, and may cause premature
failure of the floor.
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Exercise #2
Examine Drawing M8:2. Assume that the membrane forms part of the overall fire-resistance rating, and that the FRR
was obtained from the application of Supplementary Standard SB-2. EXERCISE ANSWERS
What general circumstances does it deal with? What messages does it convey with regard to TrofferJ lights and duct
openings in such circumstances?
Proceed as in the previous exercise.

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Messages conveyed:
Electrical light must be boxed around. - Sentences 9.10.5.1.(2) and
(3) '
Duct diffuser opening is limited to 930 cm2 and protected by a fire stop
flap. - Supplementary Standard SB-2, Clause 2.3.11.(1) (a)
The shaft and columns are fire-protected right through floor assembly.
An opening that does not exceed 930 cm2 in area is permitted. -

Supplementary Standard SB-2, Clause 2.3.11 .(1) (a)
When an opening exceeds 130 cm2, a fire stop flap or thermal protection
above the duct is required. - Supplementary Standard SB-2, Clauses
2.3.11 .(2) (a) and (b)
Exercise #3
Take a look at Drawing M8:3. As you can see, it deals with shafting
penetrations through a rated roof.
In your own words, what information is conveyed through
the sketch? As before, discuss the matter with the group. In about
10 minutes, the facilitator will call for general comments.

EXERCISE ANSWERS
DRAWING M8:3 SECTION OF DUCT THROUGH FIRE-RESISTANCE
RATED ROOF
Information conveyed:
The duct must be noncombustible. - Sentence 9.10.9.6.(3)
It does not need a damper because the duct does not penetrate an assembly
required to be a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating. -Sentence
9.10.13.13.(1)

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Exercise #4
Move on to Drawing M8:4; it illustrates a “listed” (tested) ceiling assembly.

Answer the question posed for the described circumstances. Follow the usual
procedure and time limits.
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O Protect the column up to the ceiling, unless a laboratory assembly
o accepts less. - Sentence 9. i 0.7.1.(1)
EXERCISE
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Exercise #6
Explain the drawings M8:6A and M8:6B in your own words.
Take about five minutes to figure out what you would say. (Space is provided
below the Drawings for your notes.) Discuss your approach with the rest of the
group for the following five minutes. The instructor will then lead a general
discussion.
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DRAWING M8:6B FIRE-SEPARATION WALLS USED FOR LOCATING
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Explain M8:6A (improper vs. proper practice):
The fire separation wall must have gypsum wallboard or fireproofing on each
side of the steel stud.
Note: Wall studs with a fire-resistive finish on one side only cannot remain as
rigid in fire as studs with a finish on both sides. Therefore, Sentence 9.10.3.1.(1)
and Article 9.10.5.1. requires these wall ratings to be verified by test.
Solution: Select one row of studs and finish both sides, or construct a chase
wall assembly in which studs are positioned opposite each other and are cross-
stiffened at three points. The electrical panel is boxed around with a single or
double membrane having the same FRR as the whole wall.
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The problem:
The fire damper cannot be placed in the plane of the fire separation, because
part of the duct lies beyond that plane. -Sentence 9.10.9.2.(1}
The answer:
By constructing a shaft on one side of the duct up to the location of the fire
damper, the fire damper will then lay without an exposed flanking side and fire
will not be able to bypass the fire damper.
Alternatively, move the shaft left or right so that it does not bridge over the
wall where section ABA is taken.
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And the message is:
It is nearly impossible to fit gypsum board onto each side of every stud that
encloses the ducts around the shaft.
The ducts and pipes that pass across the studs make it impossible to have
every sheet of gypsum board have its edge placed upon solid backing, as it
must in order to maintain the integrity of the fire separation.
The close proximity of the duct to the inside face of the stud makes it
impossible to screw the gypsum board onto the inside face (use ULC W506
and W507).
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Do not pass joists into a shaft.

EXERCISE ANSWERS
Joists must be headered off, because it is impossible to fire rate those
portions of joists that are within the shaft. Accessibility is the major
problem.
Exercise #10
Drawing M8:10 deals with a common problem in the field. Explain the
problem related to the installation of the fire damper. Explain the
solution.
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The solution:
A special preassembled filler wall section must be built, using gypsum board
material on steel studs and attached at the ends.
Alternatively, remove some ductwork and lag a short angle iron to the
bottom of the slab. In this way, the continuity of the shaft separation is
maintained and the required retaining angles around the fire-damper sleeve
will have an edge to back up against.
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Exercise #11
Drawing M8:l 1 deals with fire stopping around pipes and ducts. Use your own
words to describe what you see.
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There are listed liquid or paste-like fire stopping materials, which can be poured
or placed upon a form. Later, they will solidify.
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See Appendix Note A-9.10.9.6.(1J - Vol. 2. For Part 9, it is assumed that

requirements are satisfied by the use of generic fire stop materials such as
mineral wool, gypsum plaster or Portland mortar.
Under the authority of Division C, Article, 2.1.1.1equivalent materials may be

used.
Exercise #12
What does Drawing M8:12 deal with? What is it saying? Use your own words.
EXERCISE ANSWERS
DRAWING M8:12 PARTIAL FLOOR PLANCARTICLE 9.9.4.6. What it deals with:
An exit door from a fire compartment is exposed to a nearby unprotected

window (less than 3 m) in another fire compartment thus creating potential for
fire-spread between compartments.
What it is saying (Article 9.9.4.6.):
Move the unprotected window 3 m away from the door, or protect the opening
by using wired glass in fixed steel frames or glass block conforming to Articles
9.10.13.5. and 9.10.13.7.
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Exercise #13
Drawing M8:13 deals with a common field problem. How would you characterize
the problem? What is the solution?
UNTESTED FIRE RESISTANT FLOOR ASSEMBLY 9.10,3.1. (1)
UNKNOWN RATING FOR EXIT FIRE SEPARATION 9.9.A.2.
DRAWING M8:13 FIELD PROBLEM INVOLVING STAIRS
EXERCISE ANSWERS
The problem (improper vs. proper practice):
improve the fire separation between the floor area and the exit stairway.
Membranes attached to stairs are not acceptable.
There is no test of this system, either.
Less than 45 minute fire separation would result.
There is insufficient mass of material above the mineral tile under the stair.
Solutions:
Construct a 45 minute fire-resistant membrane under the stair.
One 15.9 mm (0.6 inch] layer of Type X gypsum board on 90 mm (32 inch) steel
studs at 300 mm (12 inches) OC spacing up to a 1.42 m (4-foot, 8-inch) span
would provide a sufficient membrane.
Seal off the zones between the floor assembly and the stair, using a short wall
under the steel beam.
MODULE 9 - BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
Exercise #1
The questions that relate to the subject property are outlined below. Spend the
next hour and a half researching the answers. Then, as usual, discuss them in the
group (one-half hour) and with the class. Use the drawings provided.
Right now, we have options. We could stay here and work, or we could come
back later when the questions are finished. It’s up to you; the facilitator will go
with the majority decision.
Can the exterior stairs be regarded as a fire escape? If so, are they permitted on a
new building?
No. If the stairs are built to all the specifications of an exit stairway (e.g., rise, run,
stair and landing widths), then the exterior stair is not a fire escape.
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Exits may consist of doorways, passageways, ramps and horizontal exits. Fire
escapes may be used as exits on existing buildings, provided they are designed
and installed in accordance with Subsection 3.4.7. - Sentence 9.9.2.1 .(2)
Fire escapes must not be installed on any new buildings. -Sentence 9.9.2.1.(3)
Does the steel stair add to the floor area calculation?
No; see definition of floor area _ between exterior walls but not including exits.
- Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.2.(1)
Use Table 3.1.17.1. to calculate the maximum permitted occupant load for the
following areas;
Sentence 9.9.1.3.(1)
Store/first floor
Group E; 3.7 m2/person; r-> 36 persons.
Second floor
Group D; 9.3 m2/person;
—► 19 persons.
Third floor/residential Group C; 4 persons
-Clause 3.1.17.1 .(1 )(b) or 9.9.1.3.(l)(b)
Public laundry
Group D; 4.6 mVperson;
-> 22 persons.
Personal service shop
Note: Occupant load determination may be necessary, in order to assess

plumbing facilities [increased occupant load factor permitted - Sentence 3.7.4.2.
(1)], determine the direction of egress door swing, and ascertain whether a fire
alarm system is required.
EXERCISE ANSWERS
What are the minimum required widths of the following:
Second-floor public corridor
1 100 mm-Sentence 9.9.3.3.(1)
Exit stairs
900 mm-Sentence 9.8.2.1.(1) and Sentence 9.9.3.2.(1)
Main exit doorways at grade 800 mm - Clause 9.9.6.3.(2) (a)
Fire-Resistance Ratings:
Note 1: North-south exterior wall load bearing, 2 h noncombustible construction

due to spatial separation.
Note 2: Article 9.10.8.10. (applicable to houses) and Section 3.2. can be used in
lieu of Subsection 9.10.8. -Sentences 9.10.8.10.(1) and 9.10.8.11.(1) 1 st storey -
as a 3 storey E or F3 building 2nd storey - as a 3 storey D building 3rd storey - as a
3 storey C building
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EXERCISE ANSWERS
First floor assembly Table 9.10.8.1.
45 minute fire separation.
Basement columns
45 minute fire-resistance rating. - Sentence 9.10.8.3. (1)
Second floor assembly
45 minute fire separation. - Table 9.10.8.1. dj Third floor assembly
1 hour fire separation. - Sentence 9.10.9.11.(1)
First floor columns
45 minute fire-resistance rating. - Sentence 9.10.8.3.(1)
Second floor columns
1 hour FRR or noncombustible.-Sentence 9.10.8.3.(1)
First floor walls
1st floor exterior walls (in this case, load bearing):
North, South = 2 hour FRR and noncombustible, as determined by spatial

separation calculation.
East West = 45 minute FRR for same reasons as above.
Second floor walls
2nd floor loadbearing walls:
= 1 hourFRR-Sentence9.10.8.3.(l)
2nd floor exterior walls:
North, South = 2 hour FRR and noncombustible, based on spatial separation

calculations.
East = 45 minute FRR
West = 1 hour FRR
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Third floor walls
3rd floor exterior walls:
North, South = 2 hour FRR and noncombustible.
West = nil, based on spatial separation calculations.
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Nil for high roofs and 45 minute FRR for lower roofs. -Table
9.10.8.1.
6. Could the tenant of office suite #201 cut through the ex/f-stair wall,
in order to enlarge his closet an additional 600 mm? Explain.
Yes, providing: ANS
It is possible to build, between the floor and the uprising stairs, a

complete 45 minute fire-rated, unbreached box around the proposed
closet. This would entail placing fireproofing skins on both sides of
the studwork of such a box. (It is unlikely, but remotely possible.)
The minimum 2.05 m headroom requirement over the stairs is

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maintained. - Clause 9.8.2.2.(1) (b)
7. Are the third floor suite doors permitted to open into the exit stair?
Yes. A second and separate means of egress must be provided and the
300 mm clearance maintained to top riser. - Sentence 9.9.9.3.(1). Also
subject to Article 9.9.6.1 Sentence 9.9.6.6.(1) and Clause 9.9.9.3.(l)(a).
8. Under what condition may a door that opens onto a corridor that
provides access to exit from a room or suite swing in the opposite
direction of exit travel?
When the occupant load of the room or suite is not more than 60
persons. - Sentence 9.9.6.5.(2]
9. For the wall between dwelling units:
a) What is the minimum fire-resistance rating?
45 minute fire separation.-Sentence 9.10.9.14.(1)
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Does this wall have to extend to the underside of the roof deck?
Up to the underside of a rated membrane ceiling or up to the underside of

a roof deck if the ceiling is unrated.
- Sentence 9.10.9.10.(2)
Select one acceptable non-masonry wall type from Supplementary

Standard SB-3.
Table 1
Wall type W4a, (1 h FRR, 51 STC)
Can this wall be penetrated by combustible water pipes? Yes-Sentence

9.10.9.7.(2)
With appropriate fire stopping.
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10. Look at Drawing M9:2. Could the two 3rd floor suites in the Crane
building be served by the exterior passageway to provide a second means
of egress?
Yes-Sentence 9.9.9.2.(1) and Clause 9.9.9.3.(l)(c)
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the roof trusses; then, three sides for the lower part. Preassemble the c
fourth, lower side, and close the shaft by laminating and final fastening
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Refer to Subsection 9.9.10. Note that exits serving

not more than one dwelling unit are excepted
from the requirements referred to below.
In general, how large must a building be in order

to require exit signs?
Sentence 9.9.11.3.(1)
A three storey building
A building having an occupant load greater than

150,
or
A room or floor area that has a fire escape as part

of a required means of egress.
List the locations where exit signs must be

installed in a building required to have exit signs. ANS
Every exit door, including the main entrance shall
have an exit sign placed over or adjacent to it. -
Sentence 9.9.11.3.(1)
Except for suite doors opening directly to the

exterior, every exit serving a hotel shall have an
exit sign placed over or adjacent to it. - Sentence
9.9.11.3.(7)
Exit direction signs in public corridors, corridors used by the public and principal routes
serving an open floor area having an occupant load of more than 150. - Sentence 9.9.11.3.
(6)
Exit signs are to be placed so as to be visible from the exit approach - Clause 9.9.11.3.(2)(a) 1
1 Concerning smoke alarms:
State where smoke alarms must be located in a dwelling unit.
Sentence 9.10.19.3.(1)
At least one on each floor level, including the basement,
in each sleeping room,
in a location between the sleeping rooms and the remainder of the storey and if the
sleeping rooms are served by a hallway, the smoke alarms shall be located in the hallway.
EXERCISE ANSWERS
When two or more smoke alarms are required, describe how the smoke alarm system
should function when the fire device detects smoke.
The activation of one alarm must cause all alarms within the dwelling unit to sound. -
Sentence 9.10.19.5.(1)
Can the smoke alarm be battery-operated, in a new house that has an electrical power
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system?
No; it must be installed by permanent connection to an electrical circuit and shall have no
disconnect switch C between the overcurrent circuit device and the smoke alarm.-
Sentence 9.10.19.4.(1)
What is the maximum flame-spread rating of exposed ceilings, walls and doors in
residences?
150-Sentence 9.10.17.1.(1) c
200 for bathrooms within suites of residential occupancy. -Sentence 9.10.17.11.(1) c
Doors may have a 200 FSR, except for doors within dwelling units that need not meet FSR. - c
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support. -Sentence 9.9.10.1.(1) {
Has a maximum sill height of 1 m above the floor (except for basements). - Sentence
9.9.10.1.(2)
Where a window opens into a window well, a clearance of at least 550 mm shall be
provided in front of the window. -Sentence 9.9.10.1 .(5)
Where the sash of the window opens into a window well, the operation of the sash shall not
reduce the clearance to restrict escape.-Sentence 9.9.10.1.(6)
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In the condition described previously, if a protective enclosure is installed over the window-
well, the enclosure must be openable from the inside without the use of keys, tools or
special knowledge. - Sentence 9.9.10.1 .(7)
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Exercise #2
Final Inferior Inspection:
In preparation for the interior final inspection, what would you pay
particular attention to? What do you think you might have
problems with? Use the checklist.
Think about it for 20 minutes. Write your thoughts in the space

provided. See what the rest of the group thinks. Class discussion
will follow in 30 minutes.
ANS
Door swings
Obtaining verification and certification of fire-protection equipment
Fire separations
Closures (doors, glazing, etc.)
Fire stopping
Fire stop flaps
Interior finishes
Travel distances
Sprinkler layout
Fire alarm initiating devices
Self-closing devices
Exit signs
Basically all the items listed in Division C, Sentences 1.3.3.1 .(2) and 1.3.3.2.(1).
EXERCISE ANSWERS
Exercise #3
For the next 60 minutes, work on the questions that are listed below. Discuss them in the
group. Put questions and concerns on the flipchart. Class discussion will start when you have
finished.
Where in the new building would exit signs be required?
Above the second floor exit doors leading to interior and exterior stairs on the corridor side,
as well as a directional exit sign visible from both approaches where the corridor bends.
Above the third floor rear corridor door.
Above the rear door in the laundry area. - Subsection 9.9.11.
Above ground floor exit doors. - Sentence 9.9.11.3.(1)
Where (if anywhere, during this inspection) do Sentences 9.10.17.2.(1) and 9.10.17.3.(1)
apply? Explain.
Sentence 9.10.17.2.(1) applies with respect to the ceiling of the enclosed exit stair and the
second and third floor public corridors.
Sentence 9.10.17.3.(1) applies to the walls of the exit stairway.
Where, if anywhere, does Sentence 9.10.18.5.(1) apply?
To the second floor, regarding the recirculating air handling system that serves more than
one suite. (Note: A duct-type smoke detector is not shown on the drawing.)
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Exercise #4
What’s Right, What’s Wrong
Examine Drawings Ml0:1 through Ml0:4 carefully. Take about 15 minutes to determine what,
if anything, is wrong with them. Compare your observations to those of the rest of the group.
In about 20 minutes, we will have a general discussion.
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EXERCISE ANSWERS
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6.1 m (20 foot) HIGH 30 x 91 mm (1 3/16“ x 3 5/8“) METAL STUDS 0 600 mm 0.C,
VERTICALLY APPLIED GYPSUM BOARD STAGGERED JOINTS
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Drawing Ml0:1
Wrong; wall too high. Maximum height according to Table 9.24.2.1. = 4.9
m (16 feet). Needs sound-absorptive material in the cavity space, to meet
1 h rating (Wall S4b).-Sentence 9.10.3.1 .(1) -> ■ Supplementary Standard
SB-3, Table 1. If separating residential occupancies, partition must meet an
STC (sound transmission class) rating of 50; therefore, use Wall S5a. -
Sentence 9.11.2.1 .(1)
Notes to Table 1 of SB-3 (4) permits cavity to be filled 90%
(6) requires cavity to be filled completely
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Wrong; two handrails required. - Table 9.8.7.1. Handrail must extend 300 c
mm along top and bottom of stairs. - Sentence 9.8.7.3.(2)
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Drawing Ml0.3
Wrong; 750 mm (30 inches) clearance is required. - Clause 9.9.6.1 .(3) (b) -
j and 300 mm (11 inch) minimum is required to the first riser.
- Sentence 9.9.6.6.(1)
Handrails required. - Sentence 9.8.7.1 .(1)

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PLAN EXAMINATION CHECKLIST PART 9 RESIDENTIAL
The purpose of this checklist is to provide assistance to Building Officials in

plan review and inspection. This checklist is for information purposes only
and does not address all the requirements in the Building Code and other
applicable law.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING BUILDING AND

DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
2012 ONTARIO BUILDING CODE (O. REG. 332/12)
Room And Space Dimensions
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□ □ Ceiling Heights 9.5.3.1.(1), (2); Table

9.5.3.I.
□ □ Room Areas 9.5.4. - 9.5.8.
□ □ Hallway Width 9.5.10.1.(1)
& NIC = Not In Compliance
Doors, Windows And Skylights REQUIRED DOORS & SIZES
NIC O.K
□ □ Required Doors 9.7.2.1.(1)

□ □ Doorway Sizes 9.5.11.1.(1); Table
9.5.11.1.
EXTERIOR DOORS & ENTRY
NIC O.K.
□ □ Door Sill Height & Opening 9.8.8.1.

Restriction
□ □ Exterior Doors 9.7.3.1.
□ □ Glass / Thermal Breaks 9.7.3.2. / 9.7.3.3.
□ □ Resistance to Forced Entry 9.7.5.2.
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WINDOWS, GLAZING & SKYLIGHTS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Minimum Window Glass Area 9.7.2.3.
Table 9.7.2.3.
□ □ Openable Window > 0.35 m2 on 9.9.10.1.(1)
Floor Level Containing Bedrooms
□ □ Window Sills Above Floor or Ground 9.9.10.1. (2)
□ □ Performance Requirements 9.7.3.1.(1)

□ □ Window Standards 9.7.4.2.
□ □ Windows and Skylights Thermal 9.7.3.1. / 9.7.3.2.
Resistance 97.3.3.
□ □ Natural Ventilation for Interior 9.32.2.1.
Rooms
Table 9.32.2.1.
Stairs, Guards & Handrails STAIR DIMENSIONS & HEADROOM
NIC O.K.
□ □ Uniform Treads & Risers 9.8.4.4.
□ n Step Dimensions, Rise, Run, Tread 9.8.4.;

Width
Table 9.8.4.I.;
□ □ Interior Stairway Width 9.8.2.1.(2)
□ □ Headroom Clearance [1 950 mm 9.8.2.2.(l)(a)

min.]

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□ □ Landing Dimensions [Int. & Ext. 9.8.6.3.; Table
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□ □ Required Landings 9.8.6.2. o
□ □ Vert. Height Between Landings [3.7 9.8.3.3. o
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□ □ Headroom Clearance [1 950 mm 9.8.6.4. o
min.]
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□ □ Ramp Slope [1:10 max.] 9.8.5.4.(l)[a), (b) C
□ □ 9.8.6.2. C
Level Ramp Area @ Door or Stairway
□ □ Headroom Clearance 9.8.5.3.(l)(a] r
HANDRAILS & GUARDS r
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□ □ Handrail on Int. Stairs > 2 Risers 9.8.7.1.[3)(a) C
□ □ Handrail on Ext. Stairs > 3 Risers 9.8.7.1.(3)(b)
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□ □ Continuous Handrail 9.8.7.2. (2) c

□ □ Handrail Height - 865 - 965 mm / 1 9.8.7.4.(2] / (3] c
070 mm
□ □ Guards on Ext. Landings, Porches, 9.8.8.1.(1) c
Decks Where Difference in Elev. >
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□ □ Guards on Int. Stair > 2 Risers 9.8.8.1.(3) r
□ □Minimum Guard Height 1 070 mm 9.8.8.3.[1)
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Difference in Elev. Of Landing, Porch
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□ □ Guards for Ramps & Floors in 9.8.8.4.(1)

Garages
□ □ Max. opening in Guards 9.8.8.5.
□ □ Guard Designed to Prevent Climbing 9.8.8.6.
[Between 140 & 900 mm.]
□ □ Glass in Guards 9.8.8.7.(1)

□ □ Construction of Guards 9.8.8.2., SB-7*
* SB denotes Supplementary Standards to the 2012 Building Code (Volume 2)
Means Of Egress
EXITS & EGRESS FROM DWELLINGS
NIC O.K.
— □ □ Use of Exits &. Purpose of Exits 9.9.2.2.(1)
□ □ Stair Treads at Right Angle to 9.9.2.5.(1)
—^ Direction Of Exit Travel APP
DIMENSIONS OF A MEANS OF EGRESS
J NIC O.K.
□ □ Width of Exit [900 mm. min.] 9.9.3.2.(1)

□ □ Height of Exits & Access to Exits 9.9.3.4.(1)
[2 100 min.]
FIRE PROTECTION OF EXITS & OBSTRUCTIONS
NIC O.K.
", □ □ Fire Separation of Exits 9.9.4.2.

n □ Protection of Unenclosed Ext. 9.9.4.4.(1J
.J Stair
□ □ Protection of Window / Door in 9.9.4.5.(1) /
Exit 9.9.4.6.(1)
□ □ Obstructions in Exits 9.9.5.4.(1)
□ □ Fuel-Fired Appliances / Service 9.9.5.7.(1) /
Rooms In Exits 9.9.5.8.(1)
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Width, Height, Headroom c
□ □ Direction of Swing 9.9.6.4 & 9.9.6.5. r
□ □ Ext. Doors Free of Ice & Snow 9.9.6.6. (2) v
Blockage With Max. 150 mm Riser
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SPATIAL SEPARATION BETWEEN BUILDINGS & EXTERIOR WALLS (

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Openings in Walls with Limiting 9.10.14.4.(2) C
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□ □ FRR of Exterior Walls 9.10.14.5.;
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□ □ Cladding and Construction Type 9.10.14.5.; (
Required
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SPATIAL
SEPARATION
BETWEEN
HOUSES &
EXTERIOR
WALLS (
NIC O.K. ;
□ □ 9.10.15.2.;
Percentage of Unprotected Openings
□ □ Permitted in Exterior Walls Table 9.10.15.4.; or

3.2.3.
□ □ Openings in Walls with Limiting 9.10.15.4.(4)
Distance < 1.2 m.
□ □ FRR of Exterior Walls 9.10.15.5.
□ □ Cladding and Construction Type 9.10.15.5.

Required
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FIRE RESISTANCE RATING & FIRE SEPARATIONS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Support of Combustible Construction 9.10.9.8.(1)
□ □ Continuity of Fire Separation 9.10.9.2.(1);

9.10.9.6.
□ □ Residential, Req’d. Fire Separation ;
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□ □ Party Walls Between Dwelling Units 9.10.11.2.; SB-2*;
[1 h FRR] SB-3*
□ □ Firewall Construction, Height FRR 9.10.11.3.; 3.1.10.
* SB denotes Supplementary Standards to the 2012 Building Code (Volume 2)
FIRE STOPPING, DAMPERS, DOORS & CLOSURES [MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS]
NIC O.K.
□ □ Closures & Protection of Openings in 9.10.13.1.(1).;

F/S Table 9.10.13.1.
□ □ Glass Block & Wired Glass Areas &

9.10.13.5.-
Frames
□ □ Self-Closing Devices 9.10.13.10.
□ □ Fire Dampers / Fire Stop Flaps
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(1);
SEPARATION OF SERVICE ROOMS & SPACES
NIC O.K.
□ □ Vert. Service Shaft, Req’d. Fire 9.10.1.3.(7)

Separation
□ □ Horiz. Service Space, Req’d. Fire 9.10.9.10.
Separation
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□ □ Smoke Alarms & Silencing 9.10.19.; 9.36.2.4.

(1)
□ □ Sound Control Between Dwelling 9.11.2.1.; SB-3*

Units
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2) FIRE FIGHTING
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□ □ Soffit Protection 9.10.12.4.
□ □ Window or Access Panel / Basement /
Areas
9.10.20.2.
□ □ Access Route for Fire Fighting 9.10.20.3. 3.2.5.4.;
Equipment 3.2.5.6.
Footings And Foundations FOOTINGS i FOUNDATION WALLS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Concrete Compressive Strength 9.3.1.6.

□ □ Depth of Foundation, Frost Cover 9.12.2.2.;
Table 9.12.2.2.
□ □ Strip, Column and Stepped Footing 9.15.3.;
Design
Table 9.15.3.4.
□ □ Lateral Support / Reinforcement 9.15.4.3.
□ □ Wall Thickness for Backfill Height & ; Tables
Lateral Support
A. &. B.
□ □ Height Above Grade [150 mm min.] 9.15.4.6.(1)
□ □ Reduced Wall Thickness: Not < 90 & 9.15.4.7.,

Not > 350 mm High
□ □ 9.15.4.5., Tables
Reinf. Of Flat Insul. Cone. Form Walls
9.15.4.5.A,B,C
□ □ Fill Top Course of Cone. Blocks or 9.15.5.1.

Provide Wood Plate for Joist Support
□ □ 190 mm Deep Solid Bearing for 9.15.5.2.

Beam Supp.
□ □ Parging & Coving of Masonry Walls (1);
(1); 9.13.3.4.(1)
□ □ Slab-On-Ground 9.16.
□ □ 9.21.4.
Brick or Concrete Chimney Design
□ □ Anchor Bolts [12.7 mm diam. @ 2 9.23.6.1.(2)

400 o/c]
WATERPROOFING & DAMPPROOFING
NIC OX.
□ □ Hydrostatic Pressure Conditions ;
;
□ □ Dampproofing of Walls 9.13.2.
□ □ Dampproofing of Slabs 9.13.2.7.
□ □ Waterproofing of Walls
;
□ □ Waterproofing of Slabs 9.13.3.6.(1)
□ □t Wood Frame Foundations [CSA- 9.15.2.4.
S406]
□ □ Basement Floor Drain & Slope of 9.31.4.4.; 9.16.3.3.
Slab (1)
DRAINAGE
NIC OX.
□ □ Soil Gases 9.13.4.; SB-9*
□ □ Foundation Drainage / Installation 9.14.2.1./
□ □ Surface Drainage, Slope From 9.14.6.1.(1)

Foundation
□ □ Catch Basin @ Sunken Garage 9.14.6.4.(1)
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NIC O.K.
□ □ Access Opening [min. 500 X 700 mm] 9.18.2.1.(1).
□ □ (2);
Natural Ventilation [0.1 m2 per 50
(1)
m2]
□ □ Minimum Crawl Space Clearance 9.18.4.1.(1)
□ □ No Water Accumulation 9.18.5.1.

□ □ Ground Cover 9.18.6.1.; 9.18.6.2.
□ □ FSR in Crawl Space &. Plenum 9.18.7.1.
ROOF SPACES
NIC O.K.
□ □ Vent Area [1:300 or 1:150] (1); APP

(2)
□ □ 9.19.1.3.
Cross Purlin for Cathedral Ceiling
□ □ Upper Portion of Mansard or 9.19.1.4.(2)

Gambrel Vented
□ □ Attic Access 9.19.2.1.
Framing And Structural Components DESIGN LOADS & DEFLECTIONS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Design Loads 9.4.2.; 9.23.1.1.

□ □ Maximum Deflection 9.4.3.I.;
Table 9.4.3.I.
□ a Lumber Grades & Species 9.3.2.;
Table 9.3.2.I.
LINTELS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Steel Lintels for Masonry ;
Tables
A.;
B.,
□ □ Wood Lintels ;
Tables A-12 - A-16
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BEAMS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Steel Beams 9,23.4.3.;
Table 9.23.4.3.
□ □ Glulam Floor Beams 9.23.4.2.(3); Table
A-ll
□ □ Wood Beams 9.23.8.3.; Tables A-
8 -A-12
COLUMNS
c
NIC O.K. c
□ □ Steel Columns 9.17.3.
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□ □ Wood Columns 9.17.4.
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□ □ Masonry / Concrete Columns 9.17.5./9.17.6.
Reinforced Masonry & ICF 9.20.15. c
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□ □ Roof Rafters 9.23.42.(1).; Tables
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A-6 & A-7
O □ □ Collar Ties, Dwarf Walls & Struts 9.23.13.7.
G □ □ Ceiling Joists 9.23.42.(1); Table
A-3
G □ □ Roof Joists 9.23.4.2.(1); Tables
G A-4 & A-5
c □ □ Rafters & Joists continuous / (1) /

Doubled @ Openings
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□ □ Restraint of Joist Bottoms 9.23.13.9.(1)
G □ □ Ridge Support / Ridge Beams 9.23.13.8./
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□ □ Roof Trusses 9.23.13.11.
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Truss Drawings by Qualified Person
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□ □ Roof Sheathing; Materials & &

Installation
□ □ Eave protection / Materials & /
Installation
(1)
FLOOR JOISTS, FRAMING & BEAMS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Floor Joists - General Case / Special

Case (1), Table A-l /
(2); 9.23.44(2);
Table A-2
□ □ Cantilevered Floor Joists 9.23.9.9.

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□ □ Floor Trusses 9.23.9. c
□ □ Restraint of Joist Bottoms 9.23.9.3.(1) c
□ □ Strapping & Bridging of Floor Joists 9.23.9.4.;
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Tables A-l & A-2
Ceiling Required for Spans in Table 9.23.9.4. f6J c
□ □
A-2 c
□ □ Framing Around Floor Openings 9.23.9.5.-
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9.23.9.7.
□ □ Support of Non-Loadbearing 9.23.9.8.[1) - (3) c
Partitions
9.23.9.8.(4), (5) {
□ □ Support of Loadbearing Partitions
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□ □ Subflooring; Materials & Installation 9.23.14.
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□ □ Ceiling Joists Supporting Roof Loads 9.23.13.10. c
WALL FRAMING r
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□ □ Wall Studs 9.23.10. c
□ □ Double Top Plates 9.23.11.3.
c
□ □ Wall Sheathing 9.23.16.
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□ □ Second Plane of Protection 9.27.3.
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INSULATION & VAPOR BARRIERS
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NIC O.K.
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□ □ Areas to be Insulated 9.25.2.1.
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□ □ Minimum Thermal Resistance of SB-12*
Insulation r
□ □ Insulation; Materials & Specifications 9.25.2.2. - 9.25.2.5. r
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AIR BARRIERS & VAPOR BARRIERS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Insulation: Installation 9.25.2.3. - 9.25.2.5.
□ □ Air Barriers 9.25.3.

□ □ Vapor Barrier Materials 9.25.4.2.
□ □ Polyethylene Vapor Barrier 9.25.4.2.(3)

[CAN/CGSB-51.34-M]
□ □ Vapor Barrier: Installation on Warm 9.25.4.3.(2)
Side
NIC O.K.
□ □ Waterproof Finish @ Tubs &.

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Showers / Materials (1) /
D □ □ Wood Furring: Size & Spacing 9.29.3.:
Table 9.29.3.1.
c □ □ Metal Lath & Plaster [CSA 9.29.4.1.(1)
, A82.30-M]
j □ □ Gypsum Board Finish 9.29.5.
-j □ □ Plywood Finish 9.29.6.
FLOORING
Inferior Finishes WALL & CEILING FINISHES
NIC O.K.
□ □ Finished Flooring: Materials & 9.30.1.

Installation
□ □ Panel Type Underlay 9.30.2.
□ □ Wood Strip Flooring 9.30.3.
□ □ Ceramic Tile 9.30.6.1.
Exterior Finishes
MASONRY AND ICF CONSTRUCTION
NIC O.K.
□ □ Masonry Materials 9.20.2.

□ □ Thickness / Height of Masonry 9.20.1.1.; 9.20.6.
Veneer
□ □ Masonry Support [Cone., Steel or
Masonry] Table
□ □ Lintels & Beams for Masonry Veneer
Openings Tables
□ □ 25 mm Air Space 9.20.6.4.(2)
□ □ Masonry Veneer Ties & Spacing 9.20.9.5.;
Table 9.20.9.5.
□ □ Flashing
9.20.13.1.-
□ □ Weep Holes [800 mm o/c max.] 9.20.13.8.
□ □ Corbelling 9.20.12.3.
□ □ Corbelling [12 mm for < 90 mm wall 9.20.12.3.

thick]
SIDING
NIC O.K.
□ □ Clearances [200 mm] from Ground / (1) /

[50 mm] from Roof Surface
(2)
□ □ Flashing @ Horiz. Junctions & W all 9.27.3.8.
Openings
□ □ Lumber Siding 9.27.6.
□ □ Wood Shingle Siding 9.27.7.
□ □ Plywood Panels & Siding 9.27.8.
□ n Hardboard Siding 9.27.9.
□ □ OSB & Waferboard Siding 9.27.10.
□ □ Metal / Vinyl Siding 9.27.11./9.27.12.
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□ □ Stucco 9.28.

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ROOFING
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□ □ Adequate Roof Protection 9.26.1.1.; 9.26.1.2.
□ n Roof Type Adequate for Roof Slope

; Table
□ □ Valley Flashing 9.26.4.3.
□ □ Intersection Flashing @ Walls / Roofs ;
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□ □ Flashing @ Chimneys or Saddles 9.26.4.8.
□ □ Eave Protection for Shingles 9.26.5.
□ □ Asphalt Shingles 9.26.7.; 9.26.8.
□ □ Wood Roof Shingles 9.26.9.
J □ □ Hand Split Roof Shakes 9.26.10.
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□ □ Built-Up Roofs [3 Layers Min.] 9.26.11.
Plumbing And Electrical Facilities

PLUMBING FACILITIES
NIC OX
□ □ Sewage Disposal 7.1.5.1.

□ □ Potable Water Supply 7.1.5.3.
j □ □ Required Facilities: Kitchen Sink, 9.31.3.2.; 9.31.4.1.
Lavatory, Water Closet & Bathtub or (1)
Shower Stall
□ □ Laundry Space Provided 9.31.4.2.(1)
□ □ Floor Drain in Basement 9.31.4.4.(1)
J □ □ Hot Water Provided 9.31.6.
J □ □ Temperature Control for water Div.A. 1.1.2.1.(1) &

(49°C) 7.6.5.1.
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ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
NIC O.K.
□ □ Ext. Lighting @ Entrance to Dwelling 9.34.2.1.(1)
□ □ Stairway Lighting with 3-Way Switch 9.34.2.3.(2), (3)
□ □ Lighting in Garage 9.34.2.6.

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The purpose of this checklist is to provide assistance to Building Officials in

plan review and inspection. This checklist is for information purposes only
and does not address all the requirements in the Building Code and other
applicable law.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING BUILDING AND

DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
PART 9 RESIDENTIAL
2012 Building Code (O.Reg. 332/12)
Excavation
SOIL & SITE CONDITIONS
NIC# O.K.
□ □ Verify Angle of Repose Div.C. 1.2.1.1.(5).

□ □ Integrity of Excavation 9.12.1.4.
APP
U LJ LJ LJ LJ lj LJ LJ U U LJ LJ LJ U LJ U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U LJ U U U U U U LJ L.J u
□ □ No Organic, Frozen Material,

Standing Water, Or Termites 9.12.1.1.-
□ □ Excavation to Undisturbed Soil 9.12.2.1 .(1)
□ □ Foundation Depth, Frost Cover

& Table
□ □ Compaction of Soil [If Required] 9.15.3.2.(1) & (2)
-ft NIC = Not In Compliance FOOTING FORMS & CONCRETE
NIC O.K.
□ □ Form Layout as per Approved $.8(13) BCA

Drawings
□ □ Concrete 9.3.1.
□ □ Ext. Concrete Steps & Fireplaces
;
(3), (4)

□ □ Service Trench Beneath Footing 9.12.4.1.(1)

□ □ Design of Strip, Column & Stepped 9.15.3.;
Footings
Table 9.15.3.4.
Pre-Backfill
SOIL & SITE CONDITIONS
NIC OX.
□ □ No Debris or Boulders [within 600 9.12.3.3.(1).

mm Of the Foundation]
□ □ Verify Elev. of Top of Foundation S.l 8(1) BCA
Wall
DRAINAGE TILE & COVER
NIC OX
□ □ 9.14.3.2.(1)
Footing Drain [100 mm diam. Min.]
□ □ Crushed Stone or Granular Cover 9.14.3.3.(4)
FOOTINGS
NIC OX.
□ □ Ext. Concrete Steps & Fireplaces

;
(3), (4);
□ □ 9.12.1.4.
Underpinning of Existing Footings
□ □ Verify Footing Size & Eccentricity 9.15.3.
Table 9.15.3.4.
FOUNDATION WALLS

NIC OX.
P □ Cold Weather Protection 9.3.1.9.; 9.20.14.
□ □ 9.12.3.4.(1)
Temporary Bracing Before Backfilling

ooooooooooonnn n n nn n n n r
□ □ Wall Thickness [2 500 mm max. ; Tables

Unsupported Height]
□ □ Lateral Support 9.15.4.2.
□ □ Crack Control Joints 9.15.4.9.
□ □ Interior Masonry Walls 9.15.4.10.(1)
□ □ Top Course of Cone. Blocks Filled or 9.15.5.1.
Wood Plated Provided for Joist
Support
□ □ 190 mm Min. Deep Solid Masonry 9.15.5.2.
for Beams
□ □ Mortar Joints 9.20.4.
o n Anchor Bolts [12.7 mm diam. @ 2 9.23.6.1.(2)

400 mm o/c]
□ □ Perimeter Insulation SB-12*
2) DAMPPROOFING & WATERPROOFING
APP
NIC O.K.
□ □ Hydrostatic Pressure Conditions 9.13.3.1.

i
□ □ Dampproofing of Foundation Walls 9.13.2.
□ □ Waterproofing of Foundation Walls 9.13.3.
Framing
-J COLUMNS
J
NIC O.K.
□ □ Columns Centered / Secured to (1) /

Footing
9.17.2.2.
□ □ Steel Columns [73 mm diam. 4.76 9.17.3.1.
mm Thk.j
□ □ Wood Columns [184 diam. or 140 X 9.17.4.1.
J 140]
□ □ Masonry / Concrete Columns 9.17.5./9.17.6.
J


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BEAMS
NIC OX
□ □ Beams Supported on 190 mm Deep 9.15.5.2.

Solid Masonry Min.
□ □ Beam End Bearing [89 mm min.] 9.23.8.1.(1J
□ □ Wood Beams (3);
□ □ Glulam & Built-Up Floor Beams 9.23.4.2.(3); Tables

A-8 - A 11
□ □ Steel Beams 9.23.4.3.(1); Table
9.23.4.3.
FLOOR FRAMING
NIC O.K.
□ □ Crawl Space Access [500 X 700 mm 9.18.2.1.(1)

min.]
□ □ Floor Joists; General Case / Special 9.23.4.2.(2) /
Case 9.23.4.4.(2); Tables
A-l / A-2
□ □ Drilling / Notching (1) /
(1)
□ □ Joists Supported by Beams 9.23.9.2.
□ □ Restraint of Joist Bottoms 9.23.9.3.(1)
□ □ Strapping & Bridging of Floor Joists 9.23.9.4.; Tables A-

l, A-2
□ □ Double Joists Required ;
□ □ Blocking Between Joists [Non- 9.23.9.8.(1), (2)

Loadbearing Walls]
□ □ Cantilevered Floor Joists 9.23.9.9.
□ □. Subflooring: Materials & Installation 9.23.14.
APP.36 I PART9 BUILDINGS-FIRE PROTECTION 2012 ©QUEEN'S PRINTER FOR ONTARIO 2013 \

PROTECTION 2012 1 APP.37
WALL FRAMING
NIC O.K.
□ n Wall Studs 9.23.10.;
Table 9.23.10.1.
□ □ Double Top Plates / Single Top (1) /
Plates
(2), (3),(4)
□ □ Top Plates Lapped @ Corners 9.23.11.4.(2)
□ □ Notching / Drilling (1) /
(1)
□ □ Support of Loadbearing Partitions 9.23.9.8.(4), (5)
J U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U LJ LJ U U U U LJ LJ U U U U LJ u u u
□ □ Window Opening for Light & Table 9.7.2.3.;

Rescue 9.9.10.1.
□ □ Percentage of Unprotected ;
Openings
; APP
□ □ Permitted in Exterior Walls Table 9.10.14.4. or
9.10.14.5.; or 3.2.3.
□ □ FRR of Exterior Wall ;
□ □ Cladding & Construction Types for ;

Ext. Wall
□ □ Openings in Walls with Limiting (2);
Distance Less Than 1.2 m
CEILING FRAMING
NIC O.K.
□ □ Ceiling Joists 9.23.4.2.(1); Table

A-3
□ □ Drilling / Notching (1) /
(1)
ROOF FRAMING & TRUSSES
NIC O.K.
□ □ Roof Joists 9.23.4.2.(1);
— Tables A-4, A-5
\J
J

□ □ Restraint of Joist Bottoms 9.23.13.9.(1]
□ □ Roof Rafters 9.23.4.2.(1); Tables

A-6, A-7
□ □ Collar Ties, Dwarf Walls & Struts 9.23.13.7.
□ □ Ridge Support, Ridge Beams 9.23.13.8.; Table A-
12
□ □ Roof Trusses 9.23.13.11.
□ □ Truss Drawings by a Qualified Person 9.4.1.1.(1], (2}
□ □ Notching & Drilling of Trusses 9.23.5.5.(1]
□ □ Eave Baffles Evenly Distributed (1);
(3)
[~1 □ Vent Area [1:300 min. / 1:150 Low 9.19.1.2.(1} / (2)
Slope]
□ □ Cross Purlins 9.19.1.2.(4)
FIRE PROTECTION ROUGH-IN
NIC O.K.
□ □ Fire Separation of Exits 9.9.4.2.

□ □ Permitted Openings, Closures &
9.10.5.;
Dampers
9.10.9.3.(1);
□ □ Electrical Boxes Tightly Fitted 9.10.5.1.(2)
□ □ 9.10.9.6.(6)
Combustible Wiring [25 mm diam.]
□ □ Continuity of Fire Separation 9.10.9.2.(1)
□ □ Collapse of Combustible 9.10.9.8. (1)

Construction
□ □ Support of Rated Assemblies 9.10.8.3.(1)
□ □ Fire Separation Between Dwelling 9.10.11.2.; SB-3*
Units [Semi Detached, Duplex Units
& Townhouses]
*SB denotes Supp/emenfory Standards fo the 2006 Building Code (Volume
2)


FIREPLACE ROUGH-IN
NIC O.K.
□ □ 9.21.1.1.
Chimney Design [12 m High max.]
□ □ Factory Built Chimneys / Fireplaces 9.21.1.2.(1) /

9.22.8.1.(1)
□ □ Connections of More Than 1 9.21.2.2.
Appliance
□ □ Chimney Flue Size ; Tables
A.;
B.;
□ □ Chimney Lining & Installation 9.21.3.
□ □ Height of Chimney Flues 9.21.4.4.(1)
□ □ 9.21.4.7.(1)
Cleanout [except Masonry Fireplace]
APP
□ □ Wall Thickness [70 mm min.] 9.21.4.8.
LJ U U U U U Li U U U Li U U U U U U LJ U U U U LJ U U U LJ U U LJ U LJ U U U U U U U U
Clearance from Combustible 9.21.5.1.

Construction
□ □ Supported Joists & Beams on 9.21.5.3.(1)
Masonry Walls Enclosing Chimney
Flues Separated by 290 mm min.
Solid Masonry
□ □ Support of Masonry Opening 9.22.1.2.(2)
□ □ Liners / Firebrick / Steel (1)/
□ □ Wail Thickness 9.22.3.1.

□ □ Hearth Extension, Support & 9.22.5.
Clearances
□ □ Damper 9.22.6.1.(1)
□ □ Smoke Chamber 45° / Thickness 9.22.7.1 .(1) /
9.22.7.2* (1)
□ □ Clearance of Combustibles to 9.22.9.1.
Fireplace Opening
©QUEEN’S PRINTER FOR ONTARIO 2013 PART 9 BUILDINGS - FIRE PROTECTION 2012 1 APP.42
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ABOVE GRADE MASONRY
NIC OX
□ □ Masonry Support 9.20.5.1.;
Table 9.20.5.2.A.
n □ Steel Lintel for Masonry Veneer Table 9.20.5.2.B.
□ □ Ext. Masonry, Wall Thickness & 9.20.6.1.

Height
□ □ Int. Non-Loadbearing Walls 9.20.6.3.(2)
□ □ Support of Beams &. Columns 9.20.8.4.
□ □ Masonry Veneer Ties & Spacing 9.20.9.5.,
Table 9.20.9.5.
□ □ Anchorage of Roofs, Floors & 9.20.11.
Intersecting Walls
□ □ Corbelling 9.20.12.
□ □ Flashing
9.20.13.1.-
□ □ Weep Holes [800 mm max. o/c] 9.20.13.8.
□ □ Cold Weather Installation & 9.20.14.

Protection
ROOFING & EAVE PROTECTION
NIC OX
□ □ Roof Sheathing: Materials & 9.23.15.

Installation
□ □ Drainage for Flat Roofs 9.26.3.1.(2)
□ □ Flashing 9.26.4.
□ □ Eave Protection: Materials / (1) /
Installation
(1)
□ □ Asphalt Shingles on Slopes 1:3 or 9.26.7.
Greater
□ □ Asphalt Shingles on Slopes Less Than 9.26.8.
1:3


D
□ □ Built-Up Roofs [3 Layers min.] 9.26.11.
□ □ Cant Strip or Gravel Stop 9.26.11.10.
Insulation
-j
AMOUNT, TYPE & INSTALLATION
J
D
NIC O.K.
□ □ Sound Transmission Rating 9.11.2.1.
□ □ Prevention of Blockage of Soffit 9.19.1.1.(1)
Vents
□ □ Clearance to Insulation with Roof 9.19.1.3.
Joists
□ □ Areas to be insulated / Installation 9.25.2.1./ 9.25.2.3.
-j - 9.25.3.5.
D □ □ Minimum Thermal Resistance of SB-12*

Insulation
J
□ □ Insulation: Materials & Specifications 9.25.2.2.-
J
* SB denotes Supplementary Standards to the 2012 Building Code
(Volume 2) AIR BARRIERS & VAPOR BARRIERS
NIC O.K.
J
J □ □ Installation of Insulation 9.25,2.3. - 9.23.2.5.
J □ □ Air Barrier Materials, Check Location 9.25.3.

D
□ □ Installation of Air Barrier System 9.25.3.3.
I) □ □ Vapor Barrier Materials 9.25.4.2.
j □ □ Polyethylene Vapor Barrier 9.25.4.2.(3)
[CAN/CGSB-51.34-M]
j
— □ □ Installation of Vapor Barrier 9.25.4.3.
\J

j

Final Inferior
STAIRS, HANDRAILS & GUARDS
NIC OX
□ □ Uniform Treads & Risers 9.8.4.4.
□ □ Step Dimensions: Rise, Run, Tread 9.8.4.

Width / Nosing
□ □ Interior Stairway Width 9.8.2.1.(2)
□ Headroom Clearance [1 950 mm 9.8.2.2.(l)(b)
min.]
□ □ Curved Stairs / Winders 9.8.3.1./9.8.4.5.
□ □ Continuous Handrail 9.8.7.2.
□ □ Handrail Height [865 to 965 mm] 9.8.7.4. (2)
□ □ 9.8.7.5.(1)
Handrail Clearance [50 mm min.]
□ □ No Obstructions on Handrail 9.8.7.5.(2)
□ □ 9.8.7.6.(1)
Handrail Projection [100 mm max.]
□ □ Guard Height [on Stairs 900 mm min. 9.8.8.3.

/ On Landings & Other Locations 1
070 mm or 900 mm.]
□ □ 9.8.8.5.(1)
Max. Opening in Guards [100 mm]
LANDINGS
NIC OX
Landing Dimensions for Int. & Ext. 9.8.6.3.

□ □
Stairs
Table 9.8.6.3.
□ □ Required Landings 9.8.6.2.
□ □ Vertical Height Between Landings [3 9.8.3.3.

700 mm max.]
□ □ Headroom Clearance 9.8.6.4.
APP.48 I PART 9 BUILDINGS - FIRE PROTECTION 2012 © QUEEN’S PRINTER

FOR ONTARIO 2013
WALL, CEILING & FLOOR FINISHES
NIC OX
□ □ Max. 150 FSR 9.10.17.1.(1).
□ □ Waterproof Finish @ Bathtubs & 9.29.2.1.(1).

Showers
□ □ Finished Flooring 9.30.1.1.
APP
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L.J LJ
DOORS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Required @ Entrance & Washroom 9.7.2.I.; 9.5.11.2.;

9.5.11.3.
□ □ Exterior Doors 9.7.1.1.
□ □ Weatherstripping 9.10.13.15.
□ □ Mirrored Glass Doors 9.6.1.2.(2) &

9.9.5.6.
□ □ Glass for Showers or Bathtub 9.6.1.4.(6)
Enclosures
WINDOWS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Openable Windows > 0.35 m2 on 9.9.10.1. (1)

Floor Level Containing Bedrooms
□ □ Windows in Exit Stairways & Public 9.8.8.1.(9)

Areas
□ □ Resistance to Forced Entry Within 2 9.7.5.3.(1)
m Of Adjacent Ground [CAN/CSA-
A440-M. Cl.10.13]
□ □ Natural Ventilation 9.32.2.1.
FIRE PROTECTION
NIC O.K.
Continuity of Fire Separation [Roof 9.10.9.2. (2);

□ □
Space] 9.10.9.6.
□ □ Fire Separation with 1 h FRR 9.10.11.2.; SB-3*

Between Dwelling Units
□ □ Closures in Fire Separations 9.10.13.
□ □ Glass Block & Wired Glass Areas 9.10.13.5.
9.10.13.7.
□ □ Door Latch / Self-Closing Device 9.10.13.9.(1) /
9.10.13.10
□ □ Garage Door: Self-Closing Device /

Barrier to Fumes 9.10.13.15./
□ □ Smoke Alarms on Each Floor Level, In 9.10.19.
Every Bedroom and Corridors
□ □ Fireplace Completion, Clearances, 9.22.

Damper Firebrick or Liner,
Combustion Air Supply
J 2)
ELECTRICAL
NIC O.K.
□ □ Stairway Lighting with 3-Way Switch 9.34.2.3. (2)
□ □ Lighting in Storage Rooms / Garage /

BASEMENTS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Covering of Foam Insulation 9.10.17.10.

-J □ □ Restraint of Joist Bottoms 9.23.9.3.;
J 9.23.9.4.
_J □ □ Framing Around Openings / 9.23.9.5.;
Support of Tail & Header Joists 9.23.9.6. /
.j 9.23.9.7.
J □ □ Insulated Foundation Wails SB-12*
□ □ Floor Drain 9.31.4.4.

2)

J APPENDIX A CHECKLISTS
Final Exterior LOT DRAINAGE
NIC O.K.
□ □ Surface Drainage, Slope From

Foundation
L_J CJ
□ □ Catch Basin @ Sunken Garage
□ □ Down Spout with Pad or Connected 9.14.6.5.(1);

to Sewer 9.26.18.2.
□ □ Top of Foundation Wall [150 mm 9.15.4.6.(1)

min. Above Finished Grade]
EXTERIOR STAIRS, LANDINGS, HANDRAILS & GUARDS
NIC OX.
□ □ Rise and Run Geometry 9.8.3.1.(1)

□ □ Landing @ Front Entrance 9.8.6.2.(1]
□ □ Landing Required @ Secondary 9.8.6.2.(3)
Entrance If Stairs Have More Than 3
Risers
□ □ Pedestrian Ramp [1:10 Max. 9.8.5.4.
Gradient]
□ □ One Handrail for Stairs With More 9.8.7.1. (3)
Than 3 Risers for a S.F.D.
□ □ Provide Guards for Landings, 9.8.8.1.(1)
Balconies, etc. > 600 mm Above
Adjacent Ground Level
□ □ Guards on Ext. Stairs And Difference 9.8.8.1.(1)
in Elev. > 600 mm.
□ □ Min. 1 070 mm Guard Where 9.8.8.3.(1)
Difference In Elev. > 1.8 m.
□ □ Min. 900 mm Guard Where 9.8.8.3.(3)
Difference in Elev. Of Landing, Porch
< 1.8 m & Serves 1 Dwelling
□ □ Min. 1 500 mm Guard where 9.8.8.3.(6)

difference in Elev. Is more 10 m
□ □ Max. 100 mm. Openings in Guards 9.8.8.5.(1)
□ □ Guard Designed to Prevent Climbing 9.8.8.6.(1)

Between 140 mm and 900 mm.
□ □ Wood Stairs Treated to Prevent 9.8.9.3.(1)

Decay
□ □ Wooden Stair Stringers [38 X | 235 9.8.9.4.
mm min.]
CLADDING, CAULKING & FLASHING

J
NIC OX
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□ □ 45 min. FRR for Ext. Wall with a
Limiting Distance < 0.6 m (2), (3)
□ □ Masonry Support 9.20.5.
□ □ Flashing Over Parapets & @ 9.20.13.3.
Openings
□ □ Flashing @ Horiz. Junctions & Over 9.26.4.1.;
Exterior Wall Openings
J 9.27.3.8.
□ □ Intersection Flashing @ Shingles, 9.26.4.4.
Roots, And Masonry
□ □ Cladding Clearances [200 min. From 9.27.2.4.(1) / (2)
Ground/ 50 min. From Roof Surface]
J □ □ Caulking to Prevent Entry of Rain 9.27.4.
'i
APP
ROOFING & VENTING
NIC OX
J □ □ Roof Venting 9.19.1.
J □ □ Chimney Cap / Cleanout 9.21.4.6./
J 9.26.4.7.(1)
J □ □ Roof Type Adequate for Roof 9.26.3.1.; Table
Slope 9.26.3.1.
J
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PLAN EXAMINATION CHECKLIST (

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in the Building Code and other applicable law. c
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PART 9 s
2012 Building Code (O.Reg. 332/12) i
BUILDING SIZE AND CLASSIFICATION c
NIC# O.K. c
□ □ Building Area [600 m2 max.] Div A, 1.4.1.2.; Div c

A, 1.1.2.4.(1) /
□ □ Building Height [3 storeys max.] Div A, 1.1.2.4.(1)
(
□ □ Professional Review When Gross Div C, 1.2.
Floor Area > 600 m2 r
□ □ Major Occupancy[ies] Classification 9.10.2.; k
Table 9.10.2.1.
□ □ Basement Storage Garage as a 9.10.4.3. (
Separate Building
(
□ □ Items Under Part 3 Jurisdiction 9.10.1.3.
(
□ o Shoring Details 9.12.1.4.
s.
f
ft NIC = Not In Compliance
L
FIRE SEPARATIONS BETWEEN FLOORS, OCCUPANCIES, ROOMS AND SPACES
(
NIC O.K.
9.9.47.; 9.10.9.5.; (
□ □ Interconnected Floor Spaces
3.2.8. (
□ □ Fire Separation of Vert. Service 9.10.1.3.(7)
Spaces (
□ □ Openings for Ducts in Fire 9.10.5.1.
(
Separations
(
APP.58 I PART 9 BUILDINGS-FIRE PROTECTION 2012 © QUEEN’S PRINTER FOR ONTARIO 2013 (
(
(
A
P
Required FRR of Walls, Floors, P 9.10.8.1.(1);
□ □
Ceilings & Roofs E 9.10.8.3.
□ □ Establishing FRR of Floors & Roofs N SB-2*; SB-3*
D
□ □ FRR for Roofs Waived I 9.10.8.2.(1)
□ □ Support of Rated Assemblies X 9.10.8.3.(1)

A
J
□ □ Roof Supporting an Occupancy C 9.10.8.7.(1)
□ □ Continuity of Fire Separations H 9.10.9.2.
E
□ □ Openings in Floor Assemblies C 9.10.9.4.
i Concealed Spaces Above Fire K 9.10.9.10.

□ □
Separations LI
□ □ Tenancy or Occupancy, Fire S
o o fo
sO sO
J Separation Between T
sO
S
I
□ □ Public Corridors, Req’d. Fire 9.10.9.15.
Separation
□ □ Storage Garages, Req’d. Fire 9.10.9.16.
Separation APP
□ □ Repair Garages, Req'd. Fire 9.10.9.17.
Separation
□ □ Service Rooms, Req'd.- Fire 9.10.10.3.-
Separation
J
□ □ Garbage Room, Req’d. Fire 9.10.10.6.
Separation
J □ □ Firewalls 9.10.11.; 3.1.10.
□ □ Location of Skylights 9.10.12.2.
J
□ □ Closures for Openings in Fire ; Table
) Separations
□ □ Max. Size of Openings in Fire 9.10.13.8.
Separations
J * SB refers to the Supp/emenfary Standards to the 2012 Building Code
(Volume 2} REQUIREMENTS FOR EXITS
NIC O.K.
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□ □ 2 Exits from Roof with OL > 60 9.9.7.1.(2)
.j □ □ Ancillary Rooms Not to Open Into an 9.9.5.9.

Exit
)
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□ □ Stair Treads in Relation to Exit Travel 9.9.2.5. r
E
N C
□ □ Width of Exit / Corridors 9.9.3.2. / 9.9.3.3.
D
c
□ □ Height of Exit [2 100 mm min.] I 9.9.3.4.(1)
X c
□ □ Separations for Exits A 9.9.4.2.
r
C 9.9.4.4.
□ □ Protection of Exposed Ext. Exit Stair
H c
□ □ Protection of Window / Door inEExit 9.9.4.5. / 9.9.4.6.
c
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□ □ Fuel-Fired Appliances / Service K 9.9.5.7. / 9.9.5.8. / r
Rooms / Ancillary Rooms Near an LI 9.9.5.9.
Exit S C
□ □ Door Size in Corridor [800 X 2 030T c
mm min.] S (1);
□ □ Door Swing for Exits 9.9.6.1.; 9.9.6.5. c
□ □ Door Swing for Room with OL >60 9.9.6.5.(3) (
□ □ Nearness of Door Swing to Stairs 9.9.6.6. (
□ □ Exit Door Openable From Inside 9.9.6.7.(1) (

Without Keys or Specialized (
Knowledge
□ □ Means of Egress From Suites 9.9.7.2. c
□ □ Dead-End Corridor 9.9.7.3. (
□ □ Number of Egress Doors From Suites 9.9.7.4. (
9.9.8.2. c
□ □ Number of Exits From Every Storey
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Buildings; OL < 60; Travel Distances L
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□ □ Location of Exits 9.9.8.4.
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□ □ Exit Through Lobby 9.9.8.5.
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□ □ Egress From Dwelling Units 9.9.9.
□ □ Exit Signs 9.9.11.3. (
Sign for Exits Continuing to a 9.9.11.4. (

□ □
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□ □ Floor Numbering 9.9.11.5.
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STAIRS, RAMPS, HANDRAILS AND GUARDS
D
NIC O.K.
D
□ □
Minimum 3 Risers for Interior Stair
□ □ Riser, Tread and Run / Nosing

D
□ □ Stair Width [900 or 860 mm min.]
□ □ Clear Height for Stairs [2 050 or 1
950 mm min]
□ □j Landings
□ □ Height Between Landings [3.7 m

J
max.]
D □ □ Clear Height Over Landings [2 050 o
1 950 mm min.]
□ D1 Curved Stairs in Exits / Non-Exits
D □ □ Winders
D □ □: Maximum Gradient of Ramps
□ □ Level Areas in Ramps

□ □i Handrails on Stairs & Ramps /
Continuous Handrail / Handrail
Extension
□ Height and Clearance of Handrails
j
□ □ Projection of Handrail
□ □| Attachment of Handrails
□ nf Required Guards
□ □1 Height of Guards
□ □ Curbs and Guards for Garages

□ □ Openings in Guards
□ □ Climbability of Guards
□ □ Glass in Guards
J □ □ Construction of Guards

I APP.63

□ □ Support for Exterior Concrete Stairs 9.8.9.2.
□ □ Non-Skid Finish for Treads, Landings 9.8.9.6.

and Ramps
□ □ Open Stairway in Groups D & E 9.9.4.7.
Occupancies
* SB refers to the Supplementary Standards to the 2012 Building Code
(Volume 2)
SPATIAL SEPARATION [ 9.10.14. (BETWEEN BUILDINGS); 9.10.15. (BETWEEN

HOUSES) I
WALL L.D. AREA L/H % PERMITTED FRR % ACTUAL
NIC O.K.
□ □ Protection of Steel Lintels 9.10.7.1.(1);

3.2.2.3.[1)
□ □ 9.10.12.3.
Exterior Walls Meeting at an Angle
□ □ Soffit Protection 9.10.12.4.

□ o 9.10.15.
Exposing Building Faces of Houses
□ □ Combustible Projections 9.10.14.5.(5)
□ □ Detached Garage or Accessory 9.10.14.5.(4)

Building
DOORS AND WINDOWS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Glass in Doors & Sidelights / 9.6.1.4. / 9.6.1.2.

Mirrored Glass Doors / Shower or
Tub Enclosures
□ □ Glass Doors Accessible to the Public 9.6.1.4.(1)
□ □ Resistance to Forced Entry for Doors 9.7.5.2.
P □ Minimum Window Areas 9.7.2.3.;
Table 9.7.2.3.

□ □ Bedroom Windows, Minimum 9.9.10.1.

Dimensions
□ □ Windows Opening into Window Well 9.9.10.1.(5), (6)

□ □ Height of Window Sills 9.8.8.1.
□ □ Windows in Public Areas 9.8.8.1.[7)
□ □ Resistance to Forced Entry - 97.5.3.

Windows
□ □ Natural Ventilation 9.32.2.;
Table 9.32.2.1.
□ □ Fire Alarm System Required 9.10.18.; 3.2.4.
LIGHTING, FIRE ALARMS AND FIRE FIGHTING
NIC OX
□ □ Lighting for Every Exit & Corridor 9.9.12.2.(1)
□ □ Emergency Lighting in Exits, 9.9.12.3.

Corridors, Below Grade, etc.
□ □ Required Fire Alarm / Design & ;
Installation Requirements APP
Table 9.10.18.2.;
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□ □ Open-Air Storage Garages [Fire 9.10.18.8.

Alarm]
□ □ Fire Alarm System in a Hotel 9.10.18.9.
□ □ Where Suite Smoke Alarm 9.10.19.1.(1)/
Required / Silencing of Alarm Noise 9.10.19.6.(1)
□ □ Access Panels on Upper Floors 9.10.20.1.
□ □ Access to Basements 9.10.20.2.

□ □ Street Access for Fire Department 9.10.20.3.
Equipment

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MEZZANINE REQUIREMENTS
NIC O.K.
□ □ Egress Requirements [Exits not 9.9.7.4.

required]
□ □ Mezzanine Means of Egress 9.9.8.6.
□ □ 9.10.12.1.
Termination @ Vert. Fire Separation
□ □ Mezzanine [ Not a Storey ] / Multi- 9.10.4.1.; 9.10.4.2.

Level
FIRE STOPPING
NIC O.K.
□ □ Pipes Penetrating Fire Separation /

Combustible Piping /
□ □ In Concealed Attic Spaces 9.10.16.1.(4)
□ □ In a Mansard or a Canopy 9.10.16.1.(6)
FLAME-SPREAD LIMITS
NIC O.K.
□ □ FSR on Walls & Ceilings [150 max.] 9.10.17.1.(1)
□ □ FSR on Public Corridors & Exits - 9.10.17.2.

Ceilings [25 max.]
□ □ FSR on Exit Wall [25 max.] 9.10.17.3.
□ □ FSR on Public Corridors - Walls 9.10.17.5.
□ □ Protection of Foamed Plastics 9.10.17.10.
□ □ Walls &. Ceilings in Bathrooms 9.10.17.11.

[Residential]
SOUND CONTROL
APP.69 I PART 9 BUILDINGS-FIRE PROTECTION 2012 © QUEEN'S PRINTER

FOR ONTARIO 2013
NIC O.K.
□ □ Sound Transmission Rating / 9.11.2.1./

Building Services 9.11.2.2.
□ □ Sound Transmission Ratings of SB-3*

Walls & Floors
* SB refers to the Supplementary Standards to the 20 J2 Building Code
(Volume 2) WATERPROOFING AND DAMPPROOFING
NIC O.K.
□ □ Dampproofing 9.13.2.
□ □ Waterproofing 9.13.3.
□ □ Soil Gas Control 9.13.4.; SB-9*
* SB refers to the Supplementary Standards to the 2012 Building Code
(Volume 2} DRAINAGE
NIC O.K.
□ □ Foundation Drainage / Minimum Size /

APP
/ Installation
/
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□ □ Surface Drainage 9.14.6.

ROOF PROTECTION
NIC O.K.
a □ Ventilation 9.19.1.
□ □ Roofing / Materials /
□ □ Flashing 9.26.4.
□ □ Eave Protection 9.26.5.
□ □ Asphalt Shingles - Slopes > 1:3 / < 1:3 9.26.7. / 9.26.8.
PLUMBING AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
NIC O.K.
□ □ 9.31.; 3.7.4.;
Plumbing Requirements [See Part 7]
3.8.2.3.
□ □ Laundry Fixtures 9.31.4.2.
L
□ □ Floor Drain 9.31.4.4.

BARRIER-FREE DESIGN
NIC O.K.
□ □ When Required 9.5.2.; 3.8.1.1.

□ □ Accessible Entrance 3.8.1.2.
□ □ Number of Entrances Req’d. To be 3.8.1.2.(1); Table

B/F 3.8.1.2.
□ □ Access to Storey Served by Escalator 3.8.1.4.
□ □ Areas Requiring Barrier-Free Path of 3.8.2.1.

Travel
□ □ Access to Parking Areas 3.8.2.2.
□ □ Washrooms 3.8.2.3.
□ □ Accessibility Signs 3.8.3.1.
□ □ Exterior Walks [1 100 mm min.] 3.8.3.2.

□ □ Doors & Vestibules in B/F Access 3.8.3.3.
□ □ Latch Side Clearances 3.8.3.3.(10)
□ □ Door Perpendicular Clearances 3.8.3.3.(13)
□ □ Ramps in a Barrier-Free Access 3.8.3.4.
□ □ Water Closet & Stall Dimensions 3.8.3.8. - 3.8.3.11.
□ □ Universal Washooms 3.8.3.12.
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□ □ Shower &. Bathtub [Dimensions] 3.8.3.13.
□ □ Protection of Floor Areas With a BF 9.5.2.2.(1)

Path of Travel
□ □ Doors in Residential Occupancies to 3.8.3.3.
Which BF Path of Travel is Provided
□ □ 3.8.3.15.
Shelves or Counters for Telephones
□ □ 9.9.5.
Obstructions in a Means of Egress
□ □ Drinking Fountains 3.8.3.16.(1)
(2) Where an individual opening permitted in (1) exceeds 130 cm? in area, it shall be protected by
a fire stop flap conforming to Section 5.3., or
thermal protection above the duct consisting of the same materials as used for the ceiling membrane, mechanically
fastened to the ductwork and extending 200 mm beyond the opening on all sides (see Figure 2.3.10.).
3. How is the integrity of the fire separation for the second floor ceiling maintained at each ceiling diffuser?
2. What is the general rule (or rules) governing exit door swing and what are the exceptions to this rule?

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PART 9 BUILDINGS - FIRE PROTECTION 2012

MODULE 1 GETTING STARTED

MODULE 2 ANYTOWN, ONTARIO

MODULE 3 FIRE SEPARATION PENETRATIONS, FSR AND FIRE BLOCKING

MODULE 4 SPATIAL SEPARATION AND EXPOSURE PROTECTION

MODULE 5 FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION

MODULE 6 FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION II

MODULE 7 MEANS OF EGRESS AND FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS

MODULE 8 FIRE SEPARATIONS

MODULE 9 BUILDING CLASSIFICATION

MODULE 10 FINAL INSPECTION

Ontario recognized the benefits of a mandatory provincial standard for architectural

- Your own experience as a code user

The experience of others in the class

The Building Code Act and the Building Code

Written commentaries on various aspects of good building practice

Drawings and other visual materials

A brief review of certain aspects of the permit application process

An extensive examination of inspections with reference to Part 9 of the Building Code

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR

Experience with Part 9 &

Objectives of Other Group Members:

The overall objective of the course can be stated quite simply:

• To help course participants better understand Part 9 fire protection

Objectives will be usually stated at the beginning of each module. If you

To acquaint you with the overall format of the course

To identify the various job experience of the group members

THE PURPOSE OF THE EXERCISES

Every module is broken down into a number of exercises. Each exercise is

Understand the rationale underlying the Code’s requirements,

Comprehend how important and complex principles apply to plans

Identify the main points to review during inspections to achieve Code

1 Analyze the listing of products as it relates to the requirements of

In addition, some exercises are designed to make use of referenced

CAN / ULC-S524-06, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, and

NFPA 13-2013, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

Most importantly, the activities incorporated into the exercises are

FINAL TEST - EVALUATION

The Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2)

PART 9 BUILDINGS - FIRE PROTECTION 2012

Identify the authority enabling municipalities to specify inspecfions at various stages in

State the steps involved in the permit application process.

LAND USE AND ZONING

DRAWING M2:1 LAND USE PLAN, ANYTOWN, ONTARIO

DRAWING M2:2 ZONING MAP, ANYTOWN, ONTARIO

The nine inspections are:

Footings and foundations

Heating and air conditioning (rough-in layout)

Fire protection (rough-in)

1. Do these inspections of a building that fall under Part 9 of the Code

2. What provisions of the Building Code Act enable practices to differ

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Refer io the Preface to Building Code Compedium Volume 1 at the front

What is the primary purpose of the Building Code?

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3. b) What type of buildings are regulated by Part 9?

4. List the titles of 3 Divisions and their respective “Parts" of the

5. What is the official system of measurement used by the Building Code?

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Remember, this is not a plans examination.

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