The Ontario Building Code | Fire Separations in Process Plants
3.3.6.8. Fire Separations in Process Plants
(1) In a process plant, an area intended as a location where unstable liquids are handled or small scale unit chemical processes occur shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance ratingof not less than 2 h.
In Plain Language
In a process plant, areas where unstable liquids are handled or small-scale chemical processes occur must be separated from the rest of the building by a fire separation, containing both the chemical hazard and any resulting fire.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.