The Ontario Building Code | Determination of Ratings
3.1.8.4. Determination of Ratings
(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and 3.1.8.14.(1), the fire-protection rating for a closureshall be determined on the basis of the results of tests conducted in conformance with the appropriate provisions in,
(a) CAN/ulc-S104, "Fire Tests of door Assemblies",
(b) CAN4-S106-M, "Fire Tests of window and glass Block Assemblies", or
(c) CAN/ulc-S112, "Fire Test of Fire-Damper Assemblies".
(2) Except as permitted by Sentence 3.1.8.10.(1), the fire-protection rating of a closureshall conform to Table 3.1.8.4. for the required fire-resistance rating of the fire separation.
Table 3.1.8.4.
Fire-Protection Rating of Closure
Forming Part of Sentence 3.1.8.4.(2) and Clause 3.1.9.1.(1)(a)
Item | Column 1 Fire-Resistance Rating of Fire Separation | Column 2 Required Fire-Protection Rating of Closure |
1. | 30 min | 20 min |
2. | 45 min | 45 min |
3. | 1 h | 45 min |
4. | 1.5 h | 1 h |
5. | 2 h | 1.5 h |
6. | 3 h | 2 h |
7. | 4 h | 3 h |