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Division A Part 1

1.1.1.1.

Replace Sentences (1), (2) and (3) by the following:

"(1) The NBC applies to the construction work performed on every

building and facility intended for use by the public as provided in section

1.02 of Chapter I of the Construction Code (chapter B-1.1, r. 2) made pursuant to the Building Act (chapter B-1.1) (see Appendix A).".

1.2.1.1.

Insert the following after "acceptable solutions" in Clause (1)(b): "approved by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec or, in the case of buildings or facilities over which the Régie does not have jurisdiction, by the authority having jurisdiction".

Add the following Article:

"1.2.2.4. Lightning Protection

(1) Every lightning protection system must comply with CAN/CSA-B72- M, "Installation Code for Lightning Protection Systems".".

1.3.3.1.

Replace the title by the following:

"Application of Parts 1, 7, 8, 10 and 11"; Add the following Sentences:

"(2) Part 10 of Division B applies to every building under alteration, maintenance or repair that has been built for not less than 5 years, in accordance with section 1.02.

1. Part 11 of Division B on energy efficiency applies to the construction and addition work of all buildings covered by the NBC

   1. having a building area not more than 600 m²,

   2. having a building height not more than 3 storeys, and

   3. having a Group C major occupancy and housing only dwelling units. (See Article 1.1.1.1. and Appendix A.)".

1.4.1.1.

Replace "9" in Sentence (3) by "11".

Replace the respective definitions of the following terms in Sentence (1) by the following definitions:

"Air-supported structure means a movable structure consisting of a pliable membrane which achieves and maintains its shape and support by internal air pressure that is erected for a maximum period of 6

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"Authority having jurisdiction means the Régie du bâtimentB-1d.u1,

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Québec, a regional county municipality or a local municipality.";

"Boiler means an appliance, other than a direct-fired service water

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"Care means the provision of assistance services other than treatment by or through care facility management to residents who require these services because of cognitive, physical or behavioural limitations (see Appendix A).";

"Care occupancy means a building or part thereof where care is provided to residents or of a building or part thereof occupied by a private seniors’ residence (see Appendix A).;

"Dwelling unit means a suite used or intended to be used by one or more persons as a residence and usually containing sanitary, cooking, eating and sleeping facilities.";

"Grade means the lowest of the average levels of finished ground when the levels are measured along each exterior wall of a building within 3 m from the wall, except that localized depressions that do not prevent access for firefighting need not be considered in the determination of average levels of finished ground (see First storey and Appendix A).";

"Single-family type care occupancy means a single-family dwelling not more than 2 storeys in building height in which a natural person who resides in that dwelling operates a care occupancy and lodges no more than 9 persons. A single-family type private seniors’ residence is a single-family type care occupancy.";

"Theatre means a place of assembly intended for public performances of viewing of plays, operas, cinematographic works or other similar performances or viewing consisting of an auditorium with permanently fixed seats intended solely for a viewing audience.";

"Treatment occupancy (Group B, Division 2) means a building or part thereof for the provision of treatment (see Appendix A).";

"Suite means a single room or series of rooms of complementary use, operated under a single tenancy or ownership, and includes dwelling units, individual guest rooms in motels and hotels, rooming houses, dormitories and boarding houses, single-family dwellings as well as individual stores and individual or complementary rooms for business and personal services occupancies (see Appendix A).";

Replace "theatrical" in the definition of "Stage" in Sentence (1) by "public";

Insert the following definitions in Sentence (1), in alphabetical order:

"Ambulatory clinic occupancy means a Group B, Division 2 treatment occupancy, other than a hospital, that provides treatment for a period not exceeding one day and does not provide overnight accommodation (see Appendix A).";

"Overall thermal transmittance (U-value) means the rate at which heat is transferred through a building assembly that is subject to a temperature difference. It represents the amount of heat transferred through a unit area in a unit of time induced under steady-state conditions by a unit temperature difference between the environments on its two faces. The U-value reflects the capacity of all elements to transfer heat through the thickness of the assembly, as well as, for

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instance, through air films on both faces of above-ground components."; "Private seniors’ residence (Group B, Division 3) means a B-1.1,

private

seniors’ residence as defined in the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2).";

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means a single-family dwelling not more than 2 storeys in building height in which a natural person who resides in that dwelling operates a private seniors' residence and lodges no more than 9 elderly persons.";

"Tent means a flexible, portable shelter made of canvas set up outdoors for not more than 6 months.";

"Thermal bridge means a heat conductive member that results in a reduction of the total thermal resistance of a separation or a part of the building envelope.";

"Thermal resistance (RSI value) means the inverse of the overall thermal transmittance (see Appendix A).";

"Total thermal resistance (RSIT value) means the thermal resistance of a separation equal to the sum of the thermal resistance of all the layers of material or little or unventilated air composing the separation, calculated through the insulated portion of the separation (see Appendix A).";

Add "(See Appendix A.)" at the end of the definition of "Alteration" in Sentence (1);

Strike out the definition of "Secondary suite" in Sentence (1).

Division A Part 2

2.1.1.2.

Replace "5" in Sentence (1) by "6";

Replace Clause (a) of Sentence (5) by the following:

"(a) houses, semi-detached houses, duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, row houses and boarding houses,";

Add the following Sentence:

"(6) Objective OE, Environment, as well as Objectives OE1, Resources, OE1.1, excessive use of energy, and OE1.2, excessive use of water, apply only to

1. buildings covered by Part 11 of Division B,

2. the Sentences included in that Part, and

3. air conditioning or drinking water cooling systems.".

2.2.1.1.

Add the following objective in Sentence (1):

"OE Environment

An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, the environment will be affected in an unacceptable manner.

OE1 Resources

An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of the

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design or construction of the building, resources will be used in a

manner that will have an unacceptable effect on the environment.BT-1h.e1, risks of unacceptable effect on the environment due to use of resources

addressed in this Code are those caused by

OE1.1 – excessive use of energy

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OE1.2 – excessive use of water".

Division A Part 3

3.1.1.2.

Replace "Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3)" in Sentence (1) by "Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (4)";

Replace Clause (a) of Sentence (3) by the following:

"(a) houses, semi-detached houses, duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, row houses and boarding houses,";

Add the following Sentence:

"(4) Functional Statements F92, F98 and F130 apply only to:

1. buildings covered by Part 11 of Division B,

2. the Sentences included in that Part, and

3. air conditioning or drinking water cooling systems.".

3.2.1.1.

Add the following functional statements in Sentence (1):

"F92 To limit the amount of uncontrolled thermal transfer through the

building envelope

F98 To limit the inefficiency of equipment

F130 To limit excessive water consumption".

Division A Appendix A Explanatory Material

A-1.1.1.1. (2)

Strike out this Note.

A-1.2.1.1.

(1)(b)

Add the following after "alternative solution" at the end of the first sentence in the first paragraph: "and be approved by the Régie du bâtiment on the conditions it sets pursuant to section 127 of the Building Act or, in the case of buildings or facilities over which the Régie does not have jurisdiction, by the authority having jurisdiction.".

Insert the following Note:

"A-1.3.3.1.(3) Application of Part 11. Part 11 applies to the construction of new buildings having a building area not more than 600 m2, a building height not more than 3 storeys and containing dwelling units only.

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Part 11 also applies to the addition work of existing buildings to the

extent that the building area, after the addition work, is not more than 600 m2, the building height is not more than 3 storeys and the B-1.1,

building

contains dwelling units only.

Part 11 does not apply to the installation of new ventilation appliances in

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the renovation of existing buildings. However, addition work representing 50% or more of the initial building area must meet the ventilation requirements for the additional portion only.

A parking garage for more than 4 cars does not have to meet the ventilation requirements of Part 11 even if the parking garage serves dwelling units of a building having a building area not more than 600 m2 and the number of storeys in building height is not more than 3 storeys. The parking garage must meet the ventilation requirements of Part 6.".

A-1.4.1.2.(1)

Replace the following Appendix Notes by the following Notes, respectively:

"Care Occupancy. Support services rendered by or through care facility management refer to services provided by the organization that is responsible for the care for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. They do not refer to services arranged directly by residents with outside agencies. They do not include services provided to a family member.

In the context of care occupancies, these services may include a daily assessment of residents’ functioning, awareness of their whereabouts, the making of appointments for residents and reminding them of those appointments, the ability and readiness to intervene if a crisis or emergency arises for a resident, supervision in areas of nutrition or medication, provision of transient medical services, and assistance in case of emergency or building evacuation. Services may also include activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assistance in the use of washroom facilities, etc. No actual treatment is provided by or through care facility management.

Care occupancies offering lodging in rooms include nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, palliative care facilities, convalescent homes, birthing centres and private seniors’ residences.

Care occupancies offering lodging in dwellings include private seniors’ residences where services or care may be provided.

Care occupancies do not include residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services or any other occupancy with a similar use.";

"Treatment Occupancy. "Treatments" may include such things as surgery, intensive care and emergency medical intervention. Treatment services differ from the services provided by care occupancies, like personal care assistance or the administration of medication, and from those provided by business and personal services occupancies, like dentistry.

Treatment occupancies include residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services and any other occupancy with a similar use.";

"Grade. Depressions that must be considered in the determination of the average level of finished ground include access routes constructed in conformance with Subsections 3.2.2 and 3.2.5.";

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"Suite. The term "suite" applies to both rental and ownership tenurBe.-1I.n1, a condominium arrangement, for example, dwelling units are considered

separate suites. In order to be of complementary use, a series of rooms that constitute a suite must be in reasonably close proximity to each other and have access to each other either directly by means of a

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arrangement.

The term "suite" does not apply to rooms such as service rooms, common laundry rooms and common recreational rooms that are not leased or under a separate tenure in the context of the NBC. Similarly, the term "suite" is not normally applied in the context of buildings such as schools and hospitals, since the entire building is under a single tenure. However, a room that is individually rented is considered a suite. A compartment or warehousing unit in a mini-warehouse is a suite.

For certain requirements in the NBC, the expression "room or suite" is used (e.g., travel distance). This means that the requirement applies within the rooms of suites as well as to the suite itself and to rooms that may be located outside the suite. In other places the expression "suite, and rooms not located within a suite" is used (e.g., for the installation of smoke and heat detectors). This means that the requirement applies to individual suites as defined, but not to each room within the suite. The rooms "not within a suite" would include common laundry rooms, common recreational rooms and service rooms, which are not considered as tenant-occupied space.

A room occupied by a patient or resident in a care or treatment occupancy is not a suite within the meaning of the NBC. A room is a single sleeping room that may include sanitary facilities.";

Insert the following Notes, respecting the alphabetical order:

"Alteration. An alteration does not include the types of work such as work required to bring the building into conformance with the regulations in force and the maintenance and repairs that do not affect the characteristics and functions of the elements involved. It does, however, include the following types of intervention:

1. a change of occupancy without modification, including a change in the same Group or Division and resulting in

   1. an increase in occupant load,

   2. a new occupancy other than the occupancies in Groups D and F,

      Division 3, or

   3. a change from building to a high building,

1. a change such as an addition, restoration, rehabilitation, renovation or retrofitting related to

   1. an increase in building height,

   2. an increase in building area,

   3. an increase in floor area,

   4. the creation of an interconnected floor space,

   5. the installation of a barrier-free access to a building or a barrier-free path of travel in the building,

   6. a modification of the provisions for firefighting, or

   7. a modification or addition affecting the safety and health conditions

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of a building or part of a building.";

"Ambulatory Clinic Occupancy. The occupancies covered are Bc-a1r.e1, units where surgical or medical procedures are performed and may result in limitations making it impossible for a person to move or direct himself or herself unassisted in case of evacuation. Such procedures

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through a catheter or by other means, or treatment that requires a special procedure to terminate it. Dialysis, medical examinations and medical imaging may take place in ambulatory clinic occupancies. Any pre-existing conditions a person who enters a building may have do not affect the building’s designation as an ambulatory clinic occupancy.

Occupancies covered by this definition are variously called

• Day clinics,

• Outpatient clinics,

• Day surgery clinics,

• Ambulatory surgery clinics,

• Kidney dialysis clinics,

• Oncology clinics,

• Specialized medical centres (SMCs) (surgery).

  To be eligible under the provisions relating to ambulatory clinic occupancies, an occupancy must not offer accommodation. If it does, it is subject to the requirements applicable to a treatment occupancy classified as Group B, Division 2.";

  "Care. Personal assistance services may be required for some residents. Assistance services are intended to compensate for a temporary or permanent disability in order to provide for personal hygiene, feeding, grooming, the use of personal property, the movement or rehabilitation of a person, and services to supervise medication or manage a crisis, emergency or building evacuation situation.
  

  In a private seniors’ residence, assistance services include

  • personal assistance services such as

    • feeding, daily personal hygiene, dressing and bathing assistance services;

    • the care services involved in assistance with activities of daily living.
      

      Some services provided by a care facility are not care, including

  • domestic help services such as

    • housekeeping services in rooms or apartments;

    • laundry services for clothing and bedding;

  • recreation services such as

    • organized recreation or entertainment services to promote socialization, in particular in the form of physical, mental, social or creative activities;

  • meal services such as the supply, on a daily basis, of one or more meals;

  • security services such as the full-time presence in a residence of a staff member providing supervision or the supply to residents of a call-for-help system.";

"Thermal Resistance. To convert RSI value (metric unit) into R value

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(imperial unit), the RSI value is multiplied by 5.678263.";

"Total Thermal Resistance. The method for calculating the Bto-1ta.1l, thermal resistance of a component of the building envelope having a wood frame, for example, consists in determining the thermal resistance of the various materials as part of the component along a line crossing

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exterior surface air film of the envelope are part of the building assembly.".

Strike out "Secondary Suite" in the Defined Terms of the Explanatory Material.

Division B Part 1

1.2.1.1.

Replace "9" in Sentence (3) by "11".

1.3.1.2.

Replace the relevant standards in Table 1.3.1.2 by the following standards:

"ASHRAE ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2004

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality 6.2.2.1.(2)";

"ASME/CSA

ASME A17.1-2007/CSAB44-07

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 3.2.6.7.(2)

3.5.2.1.(1)

3.5.2.1.(2)

3.5.2.1.(3)

3.5.2.1.(4)

3.5.4.1.(3)

Table 4.1.5.11."; "ASTM

A 123/A 123M-09

Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products Table 5.10.1.1.

Table 9.20.16.1."; "ASTM

A 153/A 153M-09

Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware Table 5.10.1.1.

Table 9.20.16.1.";

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Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles 4.2.3.8.(1)";

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A 653/A 653M-11

Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated

(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.3.3.2.(1)";

"ASTM

A 792/A 792M-10

Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

9.3.3.2.(1)";

"ASTM

A 1008/A 1008M-11

Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy,

High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened,

and Bake Hardenable

4.2.3.8.(1)";

"ASTM

A 1011/A 1011M-10

Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength

Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and

Ultra-High Strength

4.2.3.8.(1)";

"ASTM

C 4-04

Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.14.3.1.(1)";

"ASTM

C 73-10

Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.20.2.1.(1)";

"ASTM

C 126-11

Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid

Masonry Units

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.20.2.1.(1)";

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C 212-10

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Structural Clay Facing Tile

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9.20.2.1.(1)";

"ASTM

C 260/C 260M-10a

Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

9.3.1.8.(1)";

"ASTM

C 411-11

Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation

3.6.5.4.(4)

3.6.5.5.(1)

9.33.6.4.(4)

9.33.8.2.(2)";

"ASTM

C 412M-11

Concrete Drain Tile (Metric)

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.14.3.1.(1)";

"ASTM

C 494/C 494M-11

Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

9.3.1.8.(1)";

"ASTM

C 553-11

Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial

Applications

Table 5.10.1.1";

"ASTM

C 612-10

Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation

Table 5.10.1.1.";

"ASTM

C 700-11

Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength and Perforated

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.14.3.1.(1)";

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C 834-10

Latex Sealants Table 5.10.1.1.

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"ASTM

C 920-11

Elastomeric Joint Sealants

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.27.4.2.(2)";

"ASTM

C 954-11

Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or

Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in.

(2.84 mm) in Thickness

9.24.1.4.(1)";

"ASTM

C 991-08e1

Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings

Table 5.10.1.1.";

"ASTM

C 1178/C 1178M-11

Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.29.5.2.(1)";

"ASTM

C 1311-10

Solvent Release Sealants

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.27.4.2.(2)";

"ASTM

C 1396/C 1396M-11

Gypsum Board

3.1.5.12.(4)

Table 5.10.1.1.

Table 9.23.17.2.A.

9.29.5.2.(1)

Table 9.29.5.3.";

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D 2898-10

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9.10.14.5.(3)

9.10.15.5.(3)";

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E 96/E 96M-10

Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

5.5.1.2.(3)

9.25.4.2.(1)

9.25.5.1.(1)

9.30.1.2.(1)";

"ASTM

E 2190-10

Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.6.1.2.(1)";

"AWPA

M4-11

Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products

4.2.3.2.(2)

Table 5.10.1.1.";

"CSA

"AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-11

North American

Fenestration

Standard

(NAFS)/Specification

for

Windows, Doors, and Skylights

5.10.2.2.(1)

5.10.2.2.(3)

Table 9.7.3.3.

9.7.4.1.(1)

9.7.4.2.(1)

9.7.4.3.(2)

9.7.5.1.(1)

9.7.5.3.(1)

11.2.2.4.(2)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA-Serie A220-06

Concrete Roof Tiles

Table 5.10.1.1.

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"CSA

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Fenestration Energy Performance/User Guide to CSA A440.2-09,

Fenestration Energy Performance

Table 9.7.3.3.

11.2.2.4.(1)";

"CSA

A660-10

Certification of manufacturers of steel building systems

4.3.4.3.(1)";

"CSA

B52-05

Mechanical Refrigeration Code

3.6.3.1.(6)

6.2.1.4.(1)

9.33.5.2.(1)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA-B72-M87

Installation Code for Lightning Protection Systems

1.2.2.4.(1)(3)";

"CSA

B139-09

Installation code for oil-burning equipment

6.2.1.4.(1)

9.31.6.2.(2)

9.33.5.2.(1)";

"CSA

B149.1-10

Natural gas and propane installation code

6.2.1.4. (1)

9.10.22.1.(1)

9.31.6.2.(2)

9.33.5.2.(1)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA-B182.1-11

Plastic drain and sewer pipe and pipe fittings

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.14.3.1.(1)";

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9.33.4.2.(1)";

"CSA

B355-09

Private Residence Lifts for Persons With Physical Disabilities

3.8.3.5.(1)";

"CSA

B365-10

Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment

6.2.1.4.(1)

9.22.10.2.(1)

9.31.6.2.(2)

9.33.5.3.(1)";

"CSA-C22.2. NO. 0.3-09

Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables

3.1.4.3.(1)

3.1.4.3.(2)

3.1.5.18.(1)

3.1.5.18.(3)

3.1.5.18.(5)

9.34.1.5.(1)";

"CSA

C22.2 No. 113-10

Fans and Ventilators

9.32.3.10.(7)";

"CSA

C282-09

Emergency electrical power supply for buildings

3.2.7.5.(1)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA C439-09

Standard laboratory methods of test for rating the performance of

heat/energy-recovery ventilators

6.2.2.9.(9)

9.32.3.3.(2)

9.32.3.10.(4)

9.32.3.10.(5)";

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"CSA B-1.1,

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F280-12

Determining the required capacity of residential space heating and

cooling appliances

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9.33.5.1.(1)";

"CSA

G30.18-09

Carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement

9.3.1.1.(4)";

"CSA

O86-09

Engineering design in wood

Table 4.1.8.9.

4.3.1.1.(1)";

"CSA

Z32-09

Electrical safety and essential electrical systems in health care facilities

3.2.7.3.(4)

3.2.7.6.(1)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA-Z317.2-10

Special requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning

(HVAC) systems in health care facilities

6.2.1.1.(1)";

"CSA

Z662-11/Z662.1-11

Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems/Commentary on CSA Z662-11

3.2.3.22.(1)";

"HVI

HVI Publication 915-2009

Loudness Testing and Rating Procedure

9.32.3.10.(2)

Table 9.32.3.10.B.";

"HVI

HVI Publication 916-2009

Airflow Test Procedure

9.32.3.10.(1)";

"ISO

3864-1:2011

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"NFPA

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Installation of Sprinkler Systems

3.1.9.1.(4)

3.1.11.5.(3)

3.2.4.9.(2)

3.2.4.16.(1)

3.2.5.12.(1)

3.3.2.13.(3)

9.10.9.6.(11)";

"NFPA 13D-2010

Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

and Manufactured Homes

3.2.4.1.(2)

3.2.5.12.(3)

3.3.3.8.(2)

9.10.18.2.(3)";

"NFPA

13R-2010

Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and

Including Four Stories in Height

3.2.5.12.(2)";

"NFPA

14-2010

Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

3.2.5.9.(1)

3.2.5.10.(1)";

"NFPA

20-2010

Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

3.2.4.10.(4)

3.2.5.18.(1)";

"NFPA

80-2010

Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

3.1.8.5.(2)

3.1.8.10.(2)

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"NFPA

96-2011

Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking

Operations

3.2.4.9.(2)

6.2.2.7.(1)";

"NFPA

101-2012

Life Safety Code

3.3.2.1.(2)

3.3.2.1.(3)";

"NFPA

211-2010

Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances

6.3.1.2.(2)

6.3.1.3.(1)";

"NFPA

214-2011

Water-Cooling Towers

6.2.3.14.(3)";

"NLGA

2010

Standard Grading Rules For Canadian Lumber

9.3.2.1.(1)

Table A-1

Table A-2

Table A-3

Table A-4

Table A-5

Table A-6

Table A-7

Table A-8

Table A-9

Table A-10";

"TC

SOR/96-433

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"TPIC

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Truss Design Procedures and Specifications for Light Metal Plate

Connected Wood Trusses (Limit States Design)

9.23.14.11.(6)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S101-07

Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and

Materials

3.1.5.12.(3)

3.1.5.12.(4)

3.1.5.12.(6)

3.1.7.1.(1)

3.1.11.7.(1)

3.2.3.8.(1)

9.10.16.3.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S102-10

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies

3.1.5.21.(1)

3.1.12.1.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S102.2-10

Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and

Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies

3.1.12.1.(2)

3.1.13.4.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S102.4-10

Standard Method of Test for Fire and Smoke Characteristics of

Electrical Wiring, Cables and Non-Metallic Raceways

3.1.5.18.(2)

3.1.5.20.(2)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S104-10

Standard Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

3.1.8.4.(1)

3.2.6.5.(3)";

"ULC

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Standard Specification for Fire Door Frames Meeting the Performance

required by CAN/ULC-S104

9.10.13.6.(1)";

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"ULC

CAN/ULC-S107-10

Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

3.1.15.1.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S112-10

Standard Method of Fire Test of Fire Damper Assemblies

3.1.8.4.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S112.1-10

Standard for Leakage Rated Dampers for Use in Smoke Control

Systems

6.2.3.9.(3)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S115-11

Standard Method of Fire Tests of Firestop Systems

3.1.5.16.(3)

3.1.9.1.(1)

3.1.9.1.(2)

3.1.9.1.(3)

3.1.9.4.(4)

9.10.9.6.(2)

9.10.9.7.(3)";

"ULC

ULC-S139-12

Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation of Integrity of Electrical

Power, Data and Optical Fibre Cables

3.2.6.5.(6)

3.2.7.10.(2)

3.2.7.10.(3)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S701-11

Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.15.4.1.(1)

Table 9.23.17.2.A.

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Standard for Cellulose Fibre Insulation (CFI) for Buildings

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Table 5.10.1.1.

9.25.2.2.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S704-11

Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate,

Boards, Faced

Table 5.10.1.1.

Table 9.23.17.2.A.

9.25.2.2.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S706-09

Standard for Wood Fibre Insulating Boards for Buildings

Table 5.10.1.1.

9.23.16.7.(3)

Table 9.23.17.2.A.

9.25.2.2.(1)

9.29.8.1.(1)";

Insert the following standards in Table 1.3.1.2., respecting the order of

the organizations:

"ANSI/AHRI

1060-2011

Performance Rating of Air-to-Air Exchangers for Energy Recovery

Ventilation

6.2.2.9.(9)";

"ASTM

F1667-05

Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

9.23.3.1.(1)

9.26.2.2.(1)

9.29.5.6.(1)";

"BNQ NQ 2621-905-2012

Ready-Mix Concrete - Certification Program

4.1.1.6.(1)

9.3.1.1.(5)";

"BNQ

BNQ-3624-120 2006

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Methods

9.14.3.1.(1)";

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NQ-3624-130 1997

Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Rigid Pipe and Fittings, 150 mm in Diameter or Smaller, for Underground Sewage Applications

9.14.3.1.(1)"; "BNQ

NQ-3624-135 2000

Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) [PVC-U] Pipe and Fittings - Pipes of

200 mm to 600 mm in Diameter for Underground Sewage and Soil Drainage - Characteristics and Test Methods

9.14.3.1.(1)"; "BNQ

NQ 5710-500 2000

Gaz médicaux inflammables – Réseaux de distribution des établissements fournissant des services de santé – caractéristiques et méthodes d’essais

3.7.3.1.(1)"; "CSA

CAN/CSA-Z91-F02

Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations 3.5.5.1.(1)";

"CSA

CAN/CSA-Z271.F98

Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Platforms 3.5.5.1.(1)";

"ULC

CAN/ULC-S533-08

Egress Door Securing and Releasing Devices 3.4.6.16.(8)";

"EPA

EPA 402-R-93-003 Protocols for Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurements in Homes

9.13.4.6.(6)"; "NFPA

37-2010

Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

3.6.2.8.(2)";

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"NFPA

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Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

3.1.8.8.(7)

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"NFPA 701-2010

Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films 3.1.6.5.(1)";

"ULC

ULC/ORD-C263.1-99

Sprinkler-Protected Window Systems 3.1.7.6.(1)";

Strike out the following standards in Table 1.3.1.2.:

"CSA Z7396.1-06

Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 1: Pipelines for Medical Gases and Vacuum

3.7.3.1.(1)"; "NFPA

91-2004

Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids

6.2.12.3.(1)".

Division B Part 3

Table of Contents

Add the following Subsections in numerical order: "3.5.5. Window Cleaning Systems";

"3.7.4. Windows".

3.1.2.5.

Strike out the Article.

Add the following Article:

"3.1.2.7. Ambulatory Clinic Occupancy

1. Despite the provisions on treatment occupancies and except as permitted by sentences (2) to (6), an ambulatory clinic occupancy is permitted to be built in compliance with the business and personal services occupancy requirements.

2. The floor area of a building of combustible construction containing an ambulatory clinic occupancy must be sprinklered if the ambulatory clinic occupancy is located above the first storey or in the basement.

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1. The floor area of a building of noncombustible construction

   containing an ambulatory clinic occupancy must be sprinklered if B-1.1,

   1. the ambulatory clinic occupancy is located above the first storey and the floor of the storey on which the ambulatory clinic occupancy is located forms a fire separation with no fire-resistance rating,

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and the floor of the storey on which the ambulatory clinic occupancy is located forms a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not more than 1 h, or

(c) the ambulatory clinic occupancy is located in the basement.

1. The ambulatory clinic must meet the requirements of Subsection 3.3.3.

2. The treatment area of an ambulatory clinic occupancy, which includes the operating, treatment or recovery rooms, must be separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire- resistance rating not less than 1 h such that it forms one or more fire compartments having an area not exceeding

   1. 250 m² if the floor area is not sprinklered,

   2. 500 m² if the floor area is sprinklered, or

   3. 1000 m² if the floor area is sprinklered and has a smoke-control system in conformance with Clause 3.3.3.6.(1)(b).

(See Appendix A.)

1. Except as provided by Sentence (7), a treatment area contained within an ambulatory clinic occupancy must provide direct access to at least one exit.

2. An ambulatory clinic occupancy whose treatment area provides direct access to a public corridor meets the requirements of Sentence

1. if

   1. the part of the public corridor providing access to the exit is separated from the remainder of the floor area by fire separations having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, or

   2. the floor area is sprinklered.".

3.1.3.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (5), major occupancies shall be separated from adjoining major occupancies by fire separations having a fire-resistance ratings conforming to Table 3.1.3.1.";

Replace Sentence (3) by the following:

"(3) In a building conforming to the requirements of Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3), the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation between a Group A, Division 2 major occupancy and a Group C major occupancy must be 1 h 30 min.

1. In a building conforming to the requirements of Sentence 3.2.2.57.(3), the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation between a Group A, Division 2 or Group E major occupancy and a Group D major occupancy must be 1 h 30 min.

2. In a building conforming to the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.2. to 3.2.8.9., the requirements of Sentence (1) for fire separations between major occupancies do not apply at the vertical plane around the

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perimeter of an opening through the horizontal fire separation.";

B-1.1,

In Table 3.1.3.1, under "Minimum Fire-Resistance Rating of Fire

Separation, h", add the reference to Note (5) beside the figures for major occupancy A-2 under "Adjoining Major Occupancy" C;

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Separation, h", add the reference to Note (6) beside the figures for major occupancies A-2 and E under "Adjoining Major Occupancy" D;

Add the following Notes in Table 3.1.3.1.: "(5) See Sentence 3.1.3.1.(3).

(6) See Sentence 3.1.3.1.(4).".

3.1.3.2.

Replace "or C" in Sentence (1) by ", C or an ambulatory clinic occupancy";

Add the following Sentences:

"(3) A building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) must not be used for one of the following occupancies:

1. a major occupancy classified as Group A, Division 1 or 3, Group B, an ambulatory clinic described in Article 3.1.2.7 or Group F, Division 2,

2. a major occupancy classified as Group A, Division 2 or Group E and located above the second storey, or

3. a major occupancy classified as Group F, Division 3, with the exception of a storage garage which may be located below the fourth storey.

1. A building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.57.(3) must not be used for one of the following occupancies:

   1. a major occupancy classified as Group A, Division 1 or 3, Group B, an ambulatory clinic described in Article 3.1.2.7 or Group F, Division 1 or 2,

   2. a major occupancy classified as Group A, Division 2 or Group E and located above the second storey, or

   3. a major occupancy classified as Group F, Division 3, with the exception of a storage garage which may be located below the fourth storey.".

3.1.4.1.

Replace "A building" at the beginning of Sentence (1) by "Except as required in Sentence (3), a building";

Add the following Sentence:

"(3) The exit stairwells of a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) must be of noncombustible construction.".

3.1.4.3.

Replace "Sentence (2)" in Sentence (1) by "Sentences (2) and (4)";

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentences (1) and (2);

Insert the following after "raceways" in Subclause (1)(b)(i): ", or if combustible raceways are used, they must not penetrate a fire separation for which a fire-resistance rating is required";

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Add the following Sentence: B-1.1,

"(4) In the case of telecommunication cables located within a building, the requirements of Sentence (1) apply where the cable is more than 3 m, as measured from its point of entry into the building.".

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Add the following Article:

"3.1.4.8. Combustible Terrace

(1) A terrace constructed on a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) may have combustible loadbearing elements and floor provided

1. the space between the underside of the terrace floor and the roofing is not more than 150 mm, and

2. the floor of the terrace is not more than 18 m above the grade.".

3.1.5.6.

Replace the title in the French text by the following:

"Bandes et fonds de clouage"; Add the following Sentences:

"(2) Wood nailing elements for covering a roof or a bead-type copper wall are permitted in a building required to be of noncombustible construction, provided they are installed directly on Type X gypsum board that is at least 15.9 mm thick.

(3) Continuous wood nailing elements in the walls of a washroom or a bathroom for the installation of grab bars or accessories around a bathtub, a shower, a lavatory or a water closet

are permitted in a building required to be of noncombustible construction.".

3.1.5.10.

Insert the following after "except" in Clause (3)(a): "for structural members of heavy timber construction permitted under Article 3.2.2.16. or".

3.1.5.12.

Replace "that" in Clause (2)(e) by ", other than foamed plastic insulation, that";

Replace "A" in Sentence (7) by "Except as permitted by Sentence (8), a";

Add the following Sentence:

"(8) A factory-assembled non-loadbearing interior or exterior wall or ceiling panel containing foamed plastic insulation is permitted to be used in a building not more than 18 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the uppermost storey, and containing a Group A, B or C major occupancy, provided

1. the flame-spread rating of the panel is not more than 25,

2. the panel has a smoke developed classification not more than 300,

3. the panel is not more than 130 mm thick, and

4. the foamed plastic insulation contained in the panel is thermoset.".

3.1.5.18.

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentence (1);

Replace Clauses (b) and (c) of Sentence (1) by the following: "(b) the wires and cable are located in

(i) totally enclosed noncombustible raceways (see A-3.1.4.3.(1)(b)(i) in Appendix A),

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1. masonry walls, B-1.1,

2. concrete slabs,

3. a service room separated from the remainder of the building by a

fire separation not less than 1 h, or

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3.1.5.20.(1)(b),

1. the wires and cables are telecommunication cables used at the service entry to a building and are not more than 3 m long, or

2. the wires and cables

1. do not convey flame or continue to burn for more than 1 min when tested in conformance with the Vertical Flame Test in Clause 4.11.1 of CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, "Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables",

2. are located in concealed spaces within walls.";

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentence (2);

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentence (3);

Insert the following Sentence:

"(5) The requirement in Clause (1)(a) is considered to be met if the wires and cables exhibit a flame-spread of not more than 1.5 m, a smoke density of not more than 0.5 at peak optical density and a smoke density not more than 0.15 at average optical density when tested in conformance with the Flame and Smoke Test described in Table 1 of Appendix A to CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, "Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables" (FT6 Rating).".

3.1.5.20.

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentence (1).

3.1.6.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and 3), tents and air- supported structures must conform to Sections 3.3. and 3.4.";

Add the following Sentences:

"(2) Tent doors need not swing on a vertical axis.

(3) Where the clearance between adjacent facilities or between a facility and a property line serves as a means of egress, the minimum unobstructed width must meet the requirements for a means of egress but not be less than 3 m.".

3.1.6.2.

Replace Sentences (1) and (3) by the following:

"(1) Tents and air-supported structures must not be erected inside or on a building.

(3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), tents or air-supported structures must designed as open floor space without interior walls, mezzanines, intermediate floors or other similar construction.";

Add the following Sentence:

"(4) Canvas panels are permitted to be installed to divide space inside a

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tent or an air-supported structure provided the panels are installed not less than 1 m from the ceiling (see Appendix A).". B-1.1,

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not less than 3 m of the ground outside the structure must be cleared of

1. all flammable material or vegetation that will spread fire, and

2. all tanks containing gas or flammable liquids.".

3.1.6.5.

Add the following after "Films" in Sentence (1): "or NFPA 701, "Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films"."

Add the following Articles:

"3.1.6.8. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

(1) Tents or air-supported structures designed to accommodate more than 1000 people must be provided with a fire alarm system and a voice communication system.

3.1.6.9. Bleachers

(1) Where a tent or an air-supported structure contains bleachers, the latter must conform to Subsection 4.1.5.

3.1.6.10. Plumbing Facilities

1. Except as permitted by Sentence (2), the minimum number of water closets required must conform to Article 3.7.2.2.

2. Chemical toilets and similar sanitary facilities are permitted to be used instead of water closets provided they are located at a minimum distance of 3 m from the tent or air-supported structure.

3.1.6.11. Access for Firefighting

(1) Every tent or air-supported structure must have a fire access route.

3.1.6.12. Heat-Producing Equipment

1. It is prohibited to install cooking equipment or a combustion appliance in a tent or an air-supported structure that is accessible to the public.

2. A special fire extinguishing system conforming to Article 2.1.3.5. of the NFC must be provided where cooking equipment is installed inside a tent or an air-supported structure not open to the public and consists of more than 2 deep fryer baskets.

3.1.6.13. Structural Soundness

(1) The structure of a tent or an air-supported structure must be designed and erected so as to withstand the applicable loads (see Appendix A).".

Add the following Article:

"3.1.7.6. Sprinkler-Protected Fixed Glass Walls

(See Appendix A.)

(1) The fire-resistance rating of a fixed glass wall system may be ensured by a sprinkler-protected system designed in compliance with

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1. A sprinkler-protected fixed glass wall system shall not be B-1.1,

   installed in

   1. a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating of more than 2 h,

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1. a firewall,

2. a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating separating a patients’ or residents’ sleeping room in a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy,

3. a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating separating an area of refuge described in Article 3.3.3.6.,

4. a high-risk industrial occupancy, or

5. any part of an exit.

(3) A sprinkler-protected fixed glass wall system is permitted to be installed in a building provided the building is sprinklered throughout.".

3.1.8.8.

Add the following Sentence:

"(7) An exhaust duct of a chemical hood that penetrates a fire separation separating a vertical service space from the remainder of the building need not be equipped with a fire damper at the fire separation provided

1. the exhaust duct conforms to NFPA-45, "Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals", and

2. at least one hanger supporting the duct conforms to good practice such as that described in the SMACNA Manuals and is installed less than 500 mm from the wall of the vertical service space.".

3.1.8.11.

Replace Clauses (c) and (d) of Sentence (2) by the following:

"(c) patients’ or residents’ rooms and the corridor serving them, provided the rooms and corridor are in a fire compartment that complies with the requirements of Article 3.3.3.5., or

(d) a patient’s or resident’s room and the adjacent rooms serving that room, provided the rooms are within a fire compartment that complies with the requirements of Article 3.3.3.5.".

3.1.8.12.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) A hold-open device is permitted on a door in a required fire separation, other than an exit stair door serving more than 3 storeys, and on a door for a vestibule required by Article 3.3.5.7., provided the device is designed to release the door in conformance with Sentences (2) to (4).".

3.1.9.3.

Insert ", telecommunication wire and cables" after "fibre cables" in Sentence (1);

Replace Sentences (2) and (3) by the following:

"(2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), electrical wires or cables, single or grouped, telecommunication wires and cables and optical fibre cables that are not installed in totally enclosed noncombustible

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raceways, provided the wire, cable or group of wires has an outside diameter of not more than 30 mm, are permitted to B-1.1,

(a) penetrate a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating without being incorporated in the separation at the time of testing as required by Article 3.1.9.2, provided the combustible insulation,

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1. penetrate a vertical fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating, provided the combustible insulation, jackets or sheathes are in conformance with Clause 3.1.5.18.(1)(d), or

2. penetrate without passing through a horizontal fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating, provided the combustible insulation, jackets or sheathes are in conformance with Clause 3.1.5.18.(1)(d).

(3) Totally enclosed nonmetallic raceways conforming to Article

3.1.5.20. and single conductor metal sheathed cables with combustible jacketting more than 30 mm in overall diameter are permitted to penetrate a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating without being incorporated in the separation at the time of testing as required by Article 3.1.9.2, provided the cables are not grouped and are spaced at a minimum of 300 mm apart.".

3.1.9.4.

Replace the title by the following:

"Combustible Duct and Piping Penetrations"; Replace Sentence (2) by the following:

"(2) Combustible water distribution piping is permitted

1. to penetrate a vertical fire separation that is required to have a fire- resistance rating without being incorporated in the assembly at the time of testing as required by Article 3.1.9.2., provided the piping is protected at the penetration with a fire stop in conformance with Sentence (4), or

2. to be embedded in a concrete floor slab that is required to have a fire-resistance rating without being incorporated in the slab at the time of testing as required by Article 3.1.9.2., if the concrete thickness between the combustible raceway and the bottom of the slab is not less than 50 mm.";

Replace Sentences (4) and (5) by the following:

"(4) Combustible drain, waste, vent and central vacuum cleaning system piping or a bathroom exhaust duct is permitted to penetrate a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating or a membrane that forms part of an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating, provided

1. the piping is sealed at the penetration by a fire stop that has an F rating not less than the fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation when subjected to the fire test method in 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,

2. the piping is not located in a vertical service space, and

3. the vacuum cleaning system piping or the bathroom exhaust duct is serving only one dwelling unit.".

(5) Combustible drain piping is permitted to penetrate a horizontal fire

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separation provided it leads directly from a noncombustible water closet through a concrete floor slab."; B-1.1,

Strike out Sentence (6).

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"(3) The required fire-resistance rating of a firewall, except for closures, shall be provided by masonry or concrete.";

Strike out Sentence (4).

3.1.10.7.

Replace "2.4 m of combustible projections and window or door openings of the adjacent building" at the end of Sentence (2) by "1.2 m of the centreline of the firewall".

3.1.11.5.

Insert "and except as permitted by Sentence (3)" after "3.1.11.6.(1)" in Sentence (1);

Add the following Sentence:

"(3) Horizontal concealed spaces within a floor assembly or roof assembly of a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) shall be

1. entirely filled with noncombustible insulation; or

2. sprinklered in conformance with NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems".

(See Appendix A.)".

3.1.13.7.

Insert "and 3.1.5.12.(8)" after "(4)" in Sentence (1).

3.1.15.2.

Replace "Except as permitted by Sentence (2)" at the beginning of Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3)";

Add the following Sentence:

"(3) Where a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) has a rooftop terrace, the roof covering must have a Class A classification.".

3.1.17.1.

In Table 3.1.17.1, under "Type of Use of Floor Area or Part Thereof", add the following uses at the end of the list of "Assembly uses":

"arcades

libraries, museums and skating rinks gymnasiums and physical fitness facilities swimming pools

dance floors

exhibition halls and interpretation centres";

In Table 3.1.17.1., under "Area per person, m2", add the following values opposite

arcades, "1.85"

libraries, museums and skating rinks, "3.00"

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gymnasiums and physical fitness facilities, "9.30"

swimming pools, the reference to Note "(2)"; B-1.1,

dance floors, "0.40"

exhibition halls and interpretation centres, "3.00"";

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In Table 3.1.17.1., in the column "Type of Use of Floor Area or Part Thereof", replace the term "suites" under "Care, treatment or detention uses" by "dwelling units";

In Table 3.1.17.1, in the column "Area per person, m2", replace the reference to Note "(2)" opposite "suites" by "(3)";

replace the reference to Note "(2)" opposite "dwelling units" by "(3)";

replace the reference to Note "(3)" opposite "public corridors intended for occupancies in addition to pedestrian travel" by "(4)"";

Replace the Notes to Table 3.1.17.1. by the following: "(1) See Clause 3.1.17.1.(1)(a).

(2) The occupant load in a swimming pool is obtained by allowing

1.40 m2 of water area per person in the part of the pool where the depth is 1.40 m or less, and 2.20 m2 in the other part.

1. See Clause 3.1.17.1.(1)(b) (apply values for dwelling units to sleeping rooms in care occupancies).

2. See A-3.3. in Appendix A.".

3.2.1.2.

Strike out "and protected in conformance with Clause 3.1.10.2.(4)(a)" and "(See A-3.1.10.2.(4) in Appendix A.)" at the end of Sentence (1).

3.2.1.4.

Replace "3.2.2.50(3)" in Sentence (1) by "3.2.2.50.(5)".

3.2.2.3.

Replace Clauses (f) and (g) of Sentence (1) by the following:

"(f) steel members of porches, exterior balconies, exterior stairways, fire escapes, cornices, marquees and other similar appurtenances, provided they are outside an exterior wall of a building,

(g) loadbearing steel or concrete members wholly or partly outside a building face in a building not more than 4 storeys in building height and classified as Group A, B, C, D or F, Division 3, major occupancy provided the members are

1. not less than 1 m away from any unprotected opening in an exterior wall, or

2. shielded from heat radiation in the event of a fire within the building by construction that will provide the same degree of protection that would be necessary if the member was located inside the building, with the protection extending on either side of the member a distance equal to the projection of the member from the face of the wall, and

(h) platforms and catwalks conforming to Sentence 3.2.1.1.(6). (See Article 3.2.3.9.)".

Replace "Except as permitted by" at the beginning of Sentence (1) by

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"Except as permitted by Sentence (3),".

Add the following Sentence: B-1.1,

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in those Sentences.".

3.2.2.10.

Replace Sentences (3) to (5) by the following:

"(3) A building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) is considered to face 1 street provided not less than 25% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of the street (see Appendix A).

1. A building is considered to face 2 streets provided not less than 50% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of one or both of the streets.

2. A building is considered to face 3 streets provided not less than 75% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of one or more streets.

3. Enclosed spaces, tunnels, bridges and similar structures, even though used for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, are not considered as streets for the purposes of this Part.".

3.2.2.18.

Strike out Articles "3.2.2.22." and "3.2.2.45." in Sentence (1); Insert "or Sentences" after "Articles" in Sentence (1);

Replace "3.2.2.46." in Sentence (1) by "3.2.2.46.(3), 3.2.2.46(4)";

Insert "3.1.2.7.," before "3.2.2.20." in Sentence (2).

3.2.2.22.

Replace the Article by the following:

"Group A, Division 1, One Storey

1. A building classified as Group A, Division 1, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided

   1. it is 1 storey in building height and no part of an auditorium floor is more than 5 m above or below grade,

   2. the occupancy of any space above or below the auditorium is a subsidiary occupancy, and

   3. the occupant load of the auditorium floor is not more than 300.

1. The building described in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction and

   1. floor assemblies are fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min,

   2. mezzanines have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min,

   3. the roof has a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min if it is not completely sprinklered or noncombustible,

   4. loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly have a fire-resistance rating that meets one of the following requirements:

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1. they have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or

2. they are of noncombustible construction, and B-1.1,

(e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for

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3.2.2.23

Insert "Sentence 3.2.2.7.(3) and" after "permitted by" in Sentence (1).

3.2.2.24

Replace "A building" in Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7(3), a building".

3.2.2.44.

Replace the Article by the following:

"Group B, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered

1. A building classified as Group B, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided

   1. except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and 3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,

   2. it is not more than 2 storeys in building height,

   3. it has no mezzanines or interconnected floor spaces; and

   4. it has a building area not more than

1. 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or

2. 1 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.

(2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of

combustible construction and

1. floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating

   not less than 45 min,

2. loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly."

3.2.2.45.

Replace the Article by the following:

"Group B, Division 3, 1 Storey

1. A building classified as Group B, Division 3, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided

   1. it is not more than1 storey in building height,

   2. it has a building area not more than 600 m2,

   3. it has residential accommodation for not more than 16 persons,

   4. it has not more than 8 dwelling units, and

   5. it has no mezzanines or interconnected floor spaces.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction and

   1. floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating

      not less than 45 min, including those above a crawl space,

   2. its roof shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and

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rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. B-1.1,

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3.2.2.46.

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1. A building classified as Group B, Division 3, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided

   1. it is not more than 2 storeys in building height,

   2. the building consists of a single-family type care occupancy, and

   3. subject to Sentence (4), each storey accessible to the persons provided with lodging is served by 2 means of egress, one of which

1. is an exterior doorway in compliance with the requirements of Article 3.3.3.8;

2. leads to another floor area separated from adjoining spaces by a fire separation.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction and

   1. the floor structure shall be entirely covered by plaster board, and

   2. the loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall be covered by plaster board.

1. A single-family type care occupancy other than a single-family type private seniors’ residence must be sprinklered throughout.

2. The exterior doorway on the second storey and the separation of adjoining spaces of the second means of egress are not required in a single-family type care occupancy that is sprinklered throughout."

3.2.2.48.

Replace the title by "Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction".

3.2.2.50.

Replace the Article by the following:

"Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered

1. A building classified as Group C is permitted to conform to Sentence

2. provided,

   1. except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and 3.2.2.18.(2), the

      building is sprinklered throughout,

   2. it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and

   3. it has a building area not more than

1. 7,200 m2 if 1 storey in building height,

2. 3,600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,

3. 2,400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or

4. 1,800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction, and

   1. except as permitted by Sentences (5) and (6), floor assemblies shall

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be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

1. mezzanines must have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, Ban-1d.1,

2. loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.

(3) A building classified as Group C is permitted to conform to Sentence

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1. provided

   1. the building is sprinklered throughout,

   2. it is not more than 6 storeys in building height,

   3. there is not more than 18 m between grade and the level of the highest floor,

   4. there is not more than 25 m between grade and the highest point of the roof (see Appendix A),

   5. it has a building area not more than

1. 9,000 m2 if 1 storey in building height,

2. 4,500 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,

3. 3,000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height,

4. 2,250 m2 if 4 storeys in building height,

5. 1,800 m2 if 5 storeys in building height, or

6. 1,500 m2 if 6 storeys in building height, and

(f) it is not a private residence for elderly.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (3) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction and,

   1. except as permitted in Sentence (5), the floor assemblies shall be

      fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

   2. the roof shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

   3. mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

   4. loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly,

   5. exit stairwells and their rooftop enclosure extension must be of

      noncombustible construction;

   6. except as permitted in Sentence (7), any floor area of a storage garage must be of noncombustible construction;

   7. cladding on the exterior wall must be noncombustible not less than 2 m above and 1 m either side of an unprotected opening and any opening or element capable of spreading fire; and

   8. pipes, wires, cables and ducts must be noncombustible or conform to Articles 3.1.5.15., 3.1.5.18. and 3.1.5.20.

1. In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than one storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, which are entirely contained within these dwelling units, must have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations.

2. In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.

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(7) A floor area of a storage garage conform to Sentence 3.3.4.2.(4) may be of noncombustible construction.". B-1.1,

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3.2.2.56.

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3.2.2.57.

Replace the Article by the following:

"Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered

1. A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence

2. provided,

   1. except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and 3.2.2.18.(2), the

      building is sprinklered throughout,

   2. it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and

   3. it has a building area not more than 3,600 m2.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction and

   1. floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating

      not less than 1 h,

   2. mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and

   3. loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.

1. A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence

2. provided

   1. the building is sprinklered throughout,

   2. it is not more than 6 storeys in building height,

   3. there is not more than 18 m between grade and the level of the highest floor,

   4. there is not more than 25 m between grade and the highest point of the roof (see A-3.2.2.50.(3)(d) in Appendix A), and

   5. it has a building area not more than

1. 18,000 m2 if 1 storey in building height,

2. 9,000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,

3. 6,000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height,

4. 4,500 m2 if 4 storeys in building height,

5. 3,600 m2 if 5 storeys in building height, or

6. 3,000 m2 if 6 storeys in building height.

1. The building referred to in Sentence (3) is permitted to be of

   combustible construction and

   1. floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating

      not less than 1 h,

   2. the roof shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

   3. mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

   4. loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly,

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noncombustible construction; B-1.1,

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(f) any floor area of a storage garage must be of noncombustible

construction;

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opening or element capable of spreading fire; and

(h) pipes, wires, cables and ducts must be noncombustible or conform to Articles 3.1.5.15., 3.1.5.18. and 3.1.5.20.".

3.2.2.62.

Insert "Sentence 3.2.2.7.(3) and" after "permitted by" in Sentence (1).

3.2.2.78.

Insert "Sentence 3.2.2.7.(3) and" after "permitted by" in Sentence (1).

3.2.2.79.

Replace "A building" in Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7(3), a building".

3.2.2.80.

Replace "A building" in Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7(3), a building".

3.2.3.6.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except for a building containing one or 2 dwelling units only, combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that could expose an adjacent building to fire spread and are more than 1 m above ground level shall not permitted within 1.2 m of

1. a property line,

2. the centreline of a public way, or

3. any imaginary line used to determine the limiting distance between 2

buildings located on the same property."; Add the following Sentence:

"(6) The underside of balconies on a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) shall be covered with a noncombustible finish material.".

3.2.3.8.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as permitted by Sentence (3) and in addition to the requirements of Sentences 3.2.3.7.(1) and (2) and where the maximum permitted area of unprotected openings is greater than 10% of the exposing building face, foamed plastic insulation used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height provided the foamed plastic insulation shall be protected on its exterior surface by

1. concrete or masonry not less than 25 mm thick, or

2. noncombustible material complying with the criteria for testing and the conditions of acceptance stated in Sentence (2) when tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S101, "Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials".".

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Replace "patients’" in Sentence (1) by "patients’ or residents’". B-1.1,

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purpose other than pedestrian travel, unless

1. the walkway is sprinklered,

2. the occupancies are limited to major occupancies in Groups D and E, a restaurant or a licensed beverage establishment, and

3. the walkway and spaces occupied by the occupancies referred to in Clause (b) are in conformance with the requirements of this Code regarding floor areas and occupancy separation.

(See Sentence 3.8.1.2.(5) that contains requirements regarding accessibility.)".

3.2.4.1.

Replace Clause (d) of Sentence (4) by the following:

"(d) an occupant load more than 150, in the case of a Group A, Division 1 building, or 300 in all other cases, except in open air seating areas,";

Replace Clauses (j) and (k) of Sentence (4) by the following:

"(j) a high-hazard industrial occupancy with an occupant load more than 25,

1. an occupant load more than 300 below an open air seating area,

2. a building with an ambulatory clinic occupancy referred to in Article 3.1.2.7., or

3. a care occupancy except a single-family type private seniors’ residence.";

Insert "of residential occupancy" after "building" in Sentence (5); Replace "common" in Clause (5)(a) by "common interior".

3.2.4.2.

Replace Sentence (6) by the following:

"(6) Buildings interconnected by walkways permitted in Articles

3.2.3.19. and 3.2.3.20. or by vestibules provided in conformance with Article 3.2.6.3. or by openings through a firewall other than those mentioned in Sentence (1) are permitted to be treated as separate buildings for the purpose of fire alarm installation required by this Subsection provided the fire alarm systems are connected such that the connected buildings are informed that an alarm has been initiated in a building.".

3.2.4.3.

Replace Clause (c) of Sentence (1) by the following:

"(c) a single- or 2-stage system in a Group B, Division 3 occupancy provided the building is not more than 3 storeys in building height and the floor area is not separated into compartments under Article 3.3.3.5. or separated for evacuation purposes, and".

Add the following Sentences:

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"(7) A fire alarm system installed in a building containing an ambulaBt-o1r.y1, clinic occupancy referred to in Article 3.1.2.7. shall be designed to notify

the fire department, in conformance with Sentence (4), that an alarm has been initiated.

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be designed to notify the fire department, in conformance with Sentence (4), that an alarm has been initiated.".

3.2.4.9.

Replace Clause (c) of Sentence (2) by the following:

"(c) shaft or stair required to be equipped with smoke detectors,"; Replace Clauses (g) and (h) of Sentence (2) by the following:

"(g) impeded egress zone,

1. fire compartment required by Sentence 3.3.3.5.(2),

2. walkway having an occupancy permitted by Sentence 3.2.3.20.(1),

3. ambulatory clinic occupancy referred to in Article 3.1.2.7., and

4. sprinkler-protected window system installed in conformance with Article 3.1.7.6.

(See Appendix A.)".

3.2.4.11.

Replace Clauses (e) and (f) of Sentence (2) by the following: "(e) elevator hoistways and dumbwaiter shafts,

1. laundry rooms in buildings of residential occupancy, but not those within dwelling units,

2. rooms or premises not intended for the public of a building classified as Group A, Division 1 major occupancy,

3. suites whose major occupancy is Group C, and

4. rooms not within a suite in a building classified as a Group C major occupancy.";

Add the following Sentence:

"(5) Fire detectors required by Clause (2)(g) shall be minimum fixed temperature and rate-of-rise heat detectors.".

3.2.4.12.

Replace Clauses (a), (e), (f) and (g) of Sentence (1) by the following:

"(a) each sleeping room that is not part of a dwelling unit and each corridor that is part of a means of egress from the sleeping rooms, in the parts of buildings classified Group B major occupancy,

1. each exit stair shaft other than one serving only a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy or an open storage garage,

2. the vicinity of draft stops required by Article 3.2.8.7.,

3. elevator machine rooms,

4. linen and refuse chutes conforming to Sentence 3.6.3.3.(6), and

5. a floor area containing an ambulatory clinic occupancy referred to in Article 3.1.2.7.

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1. in the public corridor serving the ambulatory clinic occupancy, and

2. in the corridor inside the ambulatory clinic occupancy or if there iBs-1n.o1, corridor, near access to the treatment area, which includes operating, treatment or recovery rooms.";

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Replace Sentence (5) by the following:

"(5) Except as permitted in Sentences (6) and (7), where buildings are connected by walkways and there is a fire alarm system installed in each of the buildings, smoke detectors must be located near the entrance to walkways described in Articles 3.2.3.19. and 3.2.3.20. or vestibules provided in conformance with Article 3.2.6.3.".

3.2.4.13.

Replace "air handling system" in Sentence (1) by "air supply ventilation or air recirculation".

3.2.4.17.

Replace Sentences (2) and (3) by the following:

"(2) In a hotel or motel not more than 3 storeys in building height, a manual station is not required at an exterior egress doorway from a suite that is served by an exterior exit facility leading directly to ground level.

(3) In a building not more than 3 storeys in building height that contains only dwelling units, a manual station is not required at each exterior egress doorway of the dwelling units.";

Replace "shared interior corridors" by "public corridors" in Sentence (4).

3.2.4.19.

Replace Sentence (4) by the following:

"(4) The fire alarm signal sound pressure level shall be not more than 95 dBA measured at a distance of 3 m from each audible signal device.";

Replace Sentences (8) and (9) by the following:

"(8) Audible signal devices within a dwelling unit or a suite of residential occupancy or a dwelling unit of care occupancy shall be connected to the fire alarm system

1. in a manner such that a single open circuit at one device will not impair the operation of other audible signal devices on that same circuit that serve the other dwelling units or suites of residential occupancy or other dwelling units of care occupancy, or

2. on separate signal circuits that are not connected to the devices in any other dwelling unit, public corridor or suite of residential occupancy or in other dwelling units or public corridors of care occupancy.

(See Appendix A.)

1. In a building or part thereof classified as a residential or care occupancy,

   1. separate circuits shall be provided for audible signal devices on each

      floor area, and

   2. audible signal devices within dwelling units or suites of residential occupancy or in dwelling units of care occupancy shall be wired on separate signal circuits from those not within dwelling units or suites of residential occupancy or dwelling units of care occupancy.

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3.2.4.20.

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occupancy, and in each sleeping room in a hotel or motel.

(4) Visual signal devices required by Clause (3) shall have an output not less than 110 cd when installed in a private seniors’ residence.".

3.2.4.21.

Replace Sentences (1) and (2) by the following:

"(1) Except as required by Sentence (7), smoke alarms conforming to CAN/ULC-S531, "Smoke Alarms", shall be installed

(a) in each dwelling unit and in each sleeping room not within a dwelling unit, except

1. the rooms of patients or residents in a care or treatment occupancy

   designed in accordance with Sentences 3.3.3.5.(2) to (14),

2. sleeping rooms that are not part of a dwelling unit in a detention occupancy, and

(b) in each corridor and each common rest or activity area in a single- family type private seniors’ residence.

1. At least one smoke alarm shall be installed on each storey of a

   dwelling unit."

   Replace Sentence (4) by the following:

   "(4) Smoke alarms in a single-family type care occupancy must be

   1. photoelectric;

   2. interconnected and connected to visual signal devices that allow personnel assigned to the sleeping rooms to see from where the smoke alarm is triggered, and

   3. connected to the fire department in accordance with CAN/ULC-S561 "Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems".".

3.2.4.22.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) A voice communication system required by Subsection 3.2.6. and Sentences (7) to (10) shall

1. consist of a two-way means of communication with the central alarm and control facility and to the mechanical control centre from each floor area, and

2. be capable of broadcasting pre-recorded, synthesized or live messages from the central alarm and control facility and be equipped with loudspeakers designed and located so that transmitted messages are audible in all parts of the building, except that this requirement does not apply to elevator cars (see Appendix A).";

Strike out Sentence (2).

Replace "required by Sentence (6)" in Sentence (10) by "required by Sentence (7)".

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3.2.5.3.

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tted

by Sentence (2), on";

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3.2.2.57.(3) must be provided with access by a stairway (see Appendix A).".

3.2.5.6.

Add the following Sentence:

"(2) No part of the access route described in Sentence 3.2.2.10.(3) of a building conform to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) may be located more than 20 m above the level of the last floor.".

3.2.5.9.

Add the following Sentence:

"(7) The connection of a standpipe system to the potable water system shall be protected against back-siphonage or back pressure backflow in conformance with Chapter III "Plumbing" of the Construction Code.".

3.2.5.12.

Replace Sentences (2) and (3) by the following:

"(2) Despite Sentence (1), NFPA-13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height", is permitted to be used for the design, construction and installation of an automatic sprinkler system installed in a residential occupancy not more than 4 storeys in building height conforming to Article 3.2.2.47., 3.2.2.48. or 3.2.2.53. or to Sentences 3.2.2.50.(1) and (2).

1. Despite Sentence (1), NFPA-13D, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes", is permitted to be used for the design, construction and installation of an automatic sprinkler system installed in

   1. a residential occupancy containing not more than 2 dwelling units, or

   2. a single-family type care occupancy whose water supply capacity for the sprinkler system is not less than 30 min.";

Add the following Sentences:

"(8) The connection of a sprinkler system to a potable water system must be protected against back-siphonage or back pressure backflow in conformance with Chapter III "Plumbing" of the Construction Code.

(9) Despite the requirements of Sentence (1), balconies of a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) must be sprinklered when they are of combustible construction and their depth measured perpendicularly to the exterior wall is more than 610 mm.".

3.2.6.5.

Replace Clause (b) of Sentence (6) by the following:

"(b) be conform to ULC-S139, "Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation of Integrity of Electrical Power, Data and Optical Fibre Cables" including the firestream test, and obtain a circuit integrity level of at least 1h, from the service entrance of the emergency power supply, or the normal service entrance of the normal power supply, to the

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equipment served.";

Add the following Sentences: B-1.1,

"(7) Where a sewage lift pump is installed near the shaft of an elevator for use by firefighters, it must be operated by means of conductors conforming to the requirements of Clauses (6)(a) and (b).

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"Elevators and Other Elevating Devices" of the Construction Code must be posted on elevators for use by firefighters.".

3.2.7.1.

Insert "or residents’" after "patients’" in Sentence (1).

3.2.7.3.

Replace Clause (e) of Sentence (1) by the following:

"(e) corridors serving sleeping rooms in a care occupancy, except corridors located inside a dwelling unit,";

Replace Clauses (j) and (k) of Sentence (1) by the following:

"(j) floor areas or parts thereof of day care centres where persons are cared for,

1. food prep-aration areas in commercial kitchens, and

2. means of egress in a single-family type care occupancy.".

3.2.7.4.

Replace Subclauses (1)(b)(ii) and (iii) by the following:

"(ii) 1 h for a building of Group B major occupancy classification not within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6.,

1. 1 h for a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3), and

2. 30 min for a building of any other occupancy.".

3.2.7.8.

Replace Subclauses (3)(b)(iii) and (iv) by the following:

"(iii) 1 h for a building conforming to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3),

1. 5 min for a building not required to be equipped with an annunciator, and

2. 30 min for any other building.".

3.2.7.9.

Add the following Sentence:

"(4) An emergency power supply capable of providing not less than 1 h of power to the sewage lift pump installed near the shaft of elevators for use by firefighters in conformance with Sentence 3.2.6.5.(7) is required.".

3.2.7.10.

Replace "Clauses (a) to (c)" in Sentence (1) "by Clauses (a) to (d)"; Add the following in Sentence (1):

"(d) electrical cables located in a building conform to Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3) and serving:

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1. fire alarm systems; or

2. emergency lighting system."; B-1.1,

Replace "Fire test for Evaluation of integrity of Electrical Cables" in Sentences (2) and (3) by "Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation of Integrity of Electrical Power, Data and Optical Fibre Cables".

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3.2.8.1.

Insert "and 3" after "Division 2" in Sentence (3); Add the following Sentence:

"(4) In a building of Group C major occupancy, the public corridor shall not be in an interconnected floor space and shall not penetrate an interconnected floor space to reach an exit.".

3.2.8.2.

Insert "stairways that do not serve as exit," after "openings for" in Sentence (5).

3.3.1.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4),

1. each suite in other than business and personal services occupancies shall be separated from adjoining suites by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and

2. a treatment area, which includes operating, treatment or recovery rooms, in an ambulatory clinic occupancy referred to in Article 3.1.2.7. shall be separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h.

(See also Subsection 3.3.3. for care or detention occupancies, Article

3.3.4.2. for residential occupancies and Article 3.1.8.7. for fire dampers.)";

Add the following Sentence:

"(4) In a building used as a self-service warehouse, classified as an industrial occupancy and entirely sprinklered, each storage room need not be isolated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation.".

3.3.1.3.

Add the following Sentence:

"(10) Just one end of a public corridor in a care or residential occupancy is permitted to lead through a lobby provided the lobby conforms to Clauses 3.4.4.2.(2)(a) to (d) and 3.4.4.2.(2)(f) and

Subclauses 3.4.4.2(2)(e)(i), (ii) and (iv).

(See A-3.4.4.2.(2) in Appendix A.)".

3.3.1.4.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as otherwise required by this Part or as permitted by Sentence (4), a public corridor must

1. be separated from the remainder of the storey by a fire separation, and

2. not contain an occupancy.";

Replace "No" in Sentence (4) by "Except for the purposes of Clause

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Insert "and indoor ranges having an occupant load not more than 10 persons" after "dwelling units" in Sentence (1);

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3, in the column "Occupancy of Room or Suite" in Table 3.3.1.5.B. by "dwelling units";

Replace "150" under Group B, Division 3, in the column "Maximum Area of Room or Suite, m2" in Table 3.3.1.5.B. by "150(1)".

3.3.1.7.

Replace "a barrier-free path of travel" in Sentence (1) by "the required

barrier-free path of travel".

3.3.1.9.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Subject to Sentence 3.3.3.3.(2), the minimum width of a public corridor shall be 1 100 mm."

Insert "or residents’" after "patients’" in Sentences (2) and (3); Replace Sentence (5) by the following:

"(5) Where a corridor contains an occupancy authorized under the NBC, the occupancy is permitted to reduce the total width of the corridor, but not to less than the required minimum unobstructed width.";

Replace "Sentences 3.3.3.3.(1) and 3.3.4.4.(6)" in Sentence (7) by

"Sentences (8), 3.3.3.3.(1) and 3.3.4.4.(6)";

Add the following Sentence:

"(8) A dead-end corridor is permitted to be up to 9 m long provided

1. it serves an elevator hall or service rooms,

2. the building is of noncombustible construction, and

3. the building is sprinklered throughout.".

3.3.1.12.

Replace Sentence (3) by the following:

"(3) Movable partitions used to separate a public corridor from an assembly occupancy, a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or a low hazard industrial occupancy need not conform to Sentence (1) and Sentences 3.3.1.11.(1) and (2), provided the partitions are not located in the only means of egress (see Appendix A)".

3.3.1.13.

Replace Sentence (2) by the following:

"(2) A door in an access to exit must be readily openable in travelling to an exit without requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door opening mechanism, except that this requirement does not apply to

1. a door with an electromagnetic lock installed in conformance with Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4) or (5), and

2. a door serving a contained use area or an impeded egress zone, or

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whose locking devices conform to Sentence (6).".

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3.3.1.14.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as provided by Sentences (2) and (3), Article 3.3.4.7. and

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conform to the dimensional, guard, handrails, risers number and slip- resistance requirements for exit ramps and stairways stated in Sentence 3.4.3.2.(8) and Articles 3.4.3.4. and 3.4.6.1. to 3.4.6.8.";

Add the following Sentence:

"(3) An interior stairway with less than 3 risers is permitted provided

1. the stair is not less than 900 mm wide,

2. the stair has a covering that contrasts with the landing covering or is permanently lit when the lighting is filtered and occupants are on the premises, and

3. a handrail is installed on each side.".

3.3.1.16.

Replace "A" at the beginning of Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentence (2), a";

Add the following Sentence:

"(2) A curved or spiral stair is permitted in a stairway not accessible to the public that is not required as an exit under Section 3.4. and that is located within a dwelling unit of a residential occupancy or in part of a floor area of a Group C, D, E or F, Division 2 or 3 occupancy provided

1. it serves not more than 2 consecutive floor areas and not more than 6 persons,

2. it has a clear width not less than 860 mm if it is adjacent to walls and not less than 760 mm in other cases,

3. it has a run equal to not less than 225 mm measured at 500 mm from the end of the narrowest tread,

4. risers are uniform between 125 and 200 mm, and

5. the stairway between 2 storeys turns in the same direction.".

3.3.2.4.

Replace "Sentence (4)" in Sentence (3) by "Sentences (4) and (5)"; Add the following Sentence:

"(5) The requirements of Sentence (3) for the number of fixed seats with backs do not apply if

1. each row has an unobstructed passage not less than 400 mm wide, as required by Clause (1)(c), plus 6.1 mm for each additional seat above 16 seats in the row, and

2. the travel distance is not more than 45 m measured along the path of travel from any seat to an exit or to an egress doorway.".

3.3.2.5.

Replace "bleacher seats" in Sentence (3) by "bleachers".

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

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"(1) Except as required by Sentences (2) to (4) for bleachers, guards

shall be installed in outdoor and indoor places of assembly so that B-1.1,

(a) at the fascia of every box, balcony or gallery where the seats extend to the end, the height of guards is not less than

(i) 760 mm in front of the seats, and

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(ii) 920 mm if located at the end of aisles or at the foot of steps,

1. the height of guards along every cross aisle other than those adjacent to the fascia of every box, balcony or gallery is not less than 660 mm, except that guards need not be provided if the backs of the seats are not less than 600 mm above the floor of the aisle, and

2. where the seating is arranged in successive tiers and the height of rise between platforms is more than 450 mm, the height of guards is not less than 660 mm along the entire row of seats at the edge of the platform.";

Replace "bleacher seats" in Sentence (2) by "bleachers".

3.3.2.14.

Strike out the Article.

3.3.3.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) This Subsection applies to care, treatment, ambulatory clinic referred to in Article 3.1.2.7. and detention occupancies. (See Appendix A.)".

3.3.3.3.

Replace Sentences (1), (2) and (3) by the following:

"(1) Public corridors, corridors used by the public and corridors serving patients' or residents’ sleeping rooms shall have no dead-end portion except where

1. the area served by the dead-end portion has a second and separate

   means of egress,

2. the dead-end portion of a corridor used by the public or a corridor serving patients' or residents’ sleeping rooms does not exceed 1 m,

3. the dead-end portion of a public corridor serving dwelling units does not exceed 6 m, or

4. the corridor meets the requirements of Sentence 3.3.1.9.(8).

1. Public corridors, corridors used by the public and corridors serving patients' or residents’ sleeping rooms must not be less than

   1. 2 400 mm wide in buildings of care or treatment occupancies where the corridors may be used to move patients or residents in beds,

   2. 1 650 mm wide in buildings of care or treatment occupancies, or

   3. 1 100 mm wide in buildings of care occupancies constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.45.

1. Paired doors in a corridor referred to in Clause (2)(a) shall

   1. swing in opposite directions, the right-hand door swinging in the direction of travel, and

   2. be not less than 1 100 mm wide.". Strike out Sentence (4).

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3.3.3.4.

Strike out "and within individual suites of care occupancy" in Sent B-1.1,

ence

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3.3.3.5.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except in the case of care occupancies constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.46., floor areas containing patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a care or treatment occupancy must conform to Sentences (2) to (14).";

Replace Sentence (11) by the following:

"(11) When cooking equipment is installed, it must be located in a room isolated from the rest of the floor area by a fire separation not less than 45 min.";

Replace "suites" in Sentences (15) and (16) by "dwelling units"; Replace "suite" in Sentence 17 by "dwelling unit".

3.3.3.6.

Add "(See Appendix A.)" at the end of Sentence (1).

3.3.3.8.

Add the following Article:

"3.3.3.8. Means of egress from care occupancies

1. Subject to Sentence (2), a floor area in a single-family type care occupancy referred to in clause 3.2.2.46.(1)(c) must:

   1. if it is located on the second storey, be served by an exterior exit door that is accessible to all the persons lodged and opens to an exterior stairway leading to ground level, the lower surface of the upper landing of which is protected by an noncombustible material, and

   2. if it is located in a basement, be served by an exterior exit door accessible to all the persons lodged.

(2) The requirements of Clause (1)(a) need not be respected, for a single-family type private seniors’ residence, where the building is protected by a sprinkler system designed, constructed, installed and tested in accordance with NFPA 13D, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes".".

3.3.4.2.

Replace "6 m" in Clause (3)(a) by "7 m".

3.3.4.8.

Replace "1070" in Sentence (2) by "900".

Add the following Article:

"3.3.4.9. Doorway Sizes

(1) The size of doorways in dwelling units must conform to Article 9.5.5.1.".

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Replace Sentence (5) by the following:

"(5) Except as provided in Clause 3.8.2.2.(3)(c), the clear height Bin-1.a1,

storage garage must be not less than 2 m.".

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"3.3.5.10. Flat Roofs for Heliports

(1) A flat roof used for landing a helicopter shall comply with the requirements of Articles 2.13.1.1. to 2.13.2.1. of the NFC.".

3.3.6.2.

Strike out "Class 5" in Sentence (1).

3.3.6.3.

Replace Clauses (c) and (d) of Sentence (2) by the following: "(c) in which it is possible to enter from outside the building;

(d) whose closures communicating with the building are:

1. equipped with a self-closing mechanism ensuring that the closures close when they are not in use; and

2. constructed so as to prevent the migration of gas to the remainder of the building; and

(e) vented to the outside.".

Add the following Subdivision:

"3.3.7. Business occupancies

3.3.7.1. Application

(1) This Subsection applies to buildings built in accordance with Sentence 3.2.2.50.(3) or 3.2.2.57.(3).

3.3.7.2. Floor area with a Group D occupancy

(1) A floor area consisting of a sole suite that is over 2,000 m² and serving a Group D occupancy must be divided by a fire separation with no fire-resistance rating into two fire compartments served by a separate exit such that the travel distance from any point in one compartment to a door leading to the other compartment is not more than the travel distance permitted by Sentence 3.4.2.5.(1).".

3.4.2.1.

Replace Sentences (2) and (3) by the following:

"(2) Every floor area or part of a floor area located not more than 1 storey above or below the first storey is permitted to be served by one exit provided

1. the occupant load having access to the exit is not more than 60,

2. the exit leads directly to the exterior and is separate from any other

   exit serving the other storeys,

3. the floor area or part of the floor area and the travel distance are not more than the values in Table 3.4.2.1.A. if the floor area is not sprinklered throughout,

4. if the floor area is sprinklered throughout,

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1. the travel distance is not more than 25 m, and

2. the floor area or part of the floor area is not more than the valuBe-1i.n1, Table 3.4.2.1.B.

(3) Except as permitted by Sentence (4), if Sentence (2) permits a single exit, the exit shall be an exterior doorway not more than 1.5 m

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3.4.3.4.

Replace the title by "Clear Height"; Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (4) and (5), every exit shall have a clear height of not less than 2 050 mm measured vertically from the straight line tangent to the tread and landing nosings to the lowest element above.";

Replace "clear width" in Sentence (3) by "unobstructed width".

3.4.4.2.

Add "(See Appendix A.)" at the end of Sentence (2).

3.4.4.4.

Insert "and telecommunication" after "electrical" in Clause (1)(b).

3.4.6.2.

Replace Sentence "3.3.2.14.(1)" in Sentence (1) by "3.3.1.14.(3)".

3.4.6.16.

Replace Clauses (b) to (g) of Sentence (4) by the following:

"(b) the locking device releases upon actuation of the alarm signal of the building’s fire alarm system,

1. the locking device releases immediately upon loss of power controlling the electromagnetic locking mechanism and its associated auxiliary controls,

2. except for locking devices installed in conformance with Sentence (5), the locking device releases immediately upon actuation of a manually operated switch readily accessible only to authorized personnel,

3. except as permitted by Sentence (6), the locking device can be released by a force of not more than 90 N applied to the door opening hardware that initiates an irreversible process that will release the locking device within 15 s and not relock until the door has been opened,

4. upon release, the locking device must be reset manually by the actuation of the switched referred to in Clause (d),

5. the exit door has a permanent sign in letters at least 15 mm high with lines at least 3 mm wide, in contrasting colours, indicating that the locking device will release within 15 s of applying pressure to the door- opening hardware,

6. where an occupant is required to actuate more than one unlocking device during evacuation in any exit pathway, all unlocking devices on the pathway must release within not more than 15 s,

7. the operation of a bypass switch provided for the purpose of testing the fire alarm system releases an audible and visual alert signal on the indicator panel of the fire alarm system and in the monitoring station

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mentioned in Sentence 3.2.4.8.(4), and

(j) an emergency lighting system is installed on the doors. B-1.1,

(See Appendix A.)";

Replace Sentence (5) by the following:

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similar devices to keep the door in the closed position are permitted to be installed on doors located in floor areas laid out in accordance with Clauses 3.3.3.5.(2) to (14) in a care occupancy or a residential and long- term care centre (CHSLD) within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services a care occupancy provided

(a) the building is

1. equipped with a fire alarm system, and

2. sprinklered throughout,

(b) the locking device releases

1. upon actuation of the fire alarm signal,

2. upon loss of power controlling the electromagnetic locking mechanism and its auxiliary controls,

3. upon actuation of a readily accessible manually operated switch located in a spot that is under constant surveillance, inside locked spaces, and

4. upon activation of a manual pull station equipped with an auxiliary contact that directly unlocks the electromagnetic locking mechanism and is installed less than 0.5 m from each door equipped with such a mechanism,

1. once released, the locking device is manually reactivated by the switch referred to in Subclause (b)(iii),

2. the door has a permanent sign in letters at least 25 mm high with lines at least 5 mm wide on which the following notice is written: "In case of fire, this door may be opened by activating the manual pull station located (on the left or right depending on the location of the station)",

3. the operation of a bypass switch provided for the purpose of testing the fire alarm system releases an audible and visual alert signal on the indicator panel of the fire alarm system and in the monitoring station mentioned in Sentence 3.2.4.8.(4), and

4. an emergency lighting system is installed on the doors. (See Appendix A.).

1. The actuation of the unlocking device provided for in Clause (4)(a) may be delayed not more than 3 s, within the maximum time of 15 s to open only one door of a i, provided a visual sign informs occupants that they must press on the opening hardware for at least 3 s.

2. The lock installed on the door of the main entry of a residential building with a number of suites must be equipped with a mechanism:

   1. allowing its automatic unlocking at the actuation of the fire alarm signal;

   2. designed such as the door remains unlocked throughout the time the

fire alarm signal rings in the building.

(8) Locking devices permitted under Sentences (4) and (5) must

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conform to test requirements prescribed in CAN/ULC-S533, "Egress Door Securing and Releasing Devices". B-1.1,

(9) Door-opening and closing devices described in this Division must be installed at not more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor.".

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3.4.7.7.

Replace "in Article 3.4.6.3." in Sentence (1) by "in Articles 3.4.6.3. and 3.4.6.4.".

3.5.1.1.

Replace "and dumbwaiters" in Sentence (1) by ", dumbwaiters and window cleaning systems";

Add the following Article:

"3.5.1.2. Storeys Served

(1) Where a building has an elevator, it must serve all storeys.".

3.5.2.1.

Add the following Sentence:

"(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter IV "Elevators and Other Elevating Devices" of the Construction Code, every passenger elevator must have a voice synthesizer announcing the storeys served, installed in conformance with Appendix E of ASME A17.1/CSA-B44, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators".".

3.5.4.1.

Replace "If" in Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by Sentence (3), if";

Add the following Sentence:

"(3) An elevator serving a building not more than 3 storeys and not more than 600 m2 is permitted to have dimensions that are less than the dimensions in Sentence (1) without being less than the dimensions required in Appendix E of ASME A17.1/CSA-B44, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators", provided it

1. serves an occupancy other than a Group B, Division 2 occupancy, and

2. is not referred to in Article 3.3.1.7.".

3.5.4.2.

Strike out the Article.

Add the following Subsection:

"3.5.5. Window Cleaning Systems

3.5.5.1. Referenced Standards

1. Every window cleaning system shall conform to
   

   1. CAN/CSA-Z91, "Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations", and
      

   2. CAN3-Z271, "Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Platforms".".

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3.6.2.8.

Replace "Where" in Sentence (1) by "Except as permitted by SenteBn-1c.e1, (2), where";

Add the following Sentence:

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1. the installation conforms to NFPA 37, "Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines", and

2. where the generator is installed on the roof of a building,

1. the portion of the roof and its structural members supporting the installation have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

2. the generator is protected from inclement weather and can operate during extreme temperature events, and

3. a minimum clearance of not less than 1 m is provided to enable maintenance of the generator (see Appendix A).".

3.6.3.1.

Insert "as required by Sentence (6) and" after "Except" in Sentence (1)";

Replace "A" at the beginning of Sentences (2) and (3) by "Except as required by Sentence (6), a";

Add the following Sentence:

"(6) A vertical service space is permitted to open into a service room

located at either the top or bottom of the vertical service space provided

1. the vertical service space is separated from floor areas by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the floor assembly it passes through,

2. the service room is separated from the remainder of the building by fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the vertical service space opening into the service room,

3. the service room houses only equipment whose pipes, tubes, ducts and cables pass through the vertical service space opening into the service room, and

4. the service room does not house combustion or refrigeration appliances for which a fire separation is required under CSA B52, "Mechanical Refrigeration Code".".

3.6.3.3.

Replace "Intake" at the beginning of Sentence (5) by "Except as permitted by Sentence (6), intake";

Replace Sentences (6) to (11) by the following:

"(6) In care occupancies and treatment occupancies, intake openings for a linen chute or a refuse chute are permitted to be located in rooms used exclusively to store materials used to collect refuse or laundry from the floor area provided the room

1. has a surface area not more than 35 m²,

2. is separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation

   with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,

3. does not open into an exit, and

4. has a smoke detector connected to the building’s fire alarm system.

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1. Sprinklers shall be installed at the top of each linen chute or refuse chute, at alternate floor levels and in the room or bin into whichB-t1h.e1, chute discharges.

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resistance rating not less than 1 h.

1. A refuse chute must be equipped, at the top, with spray equipment for washing-down purposes.

2. A refuse chute must discharge only into a room or bin that is separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h.

3. The room or bin into which a refuse chute discharges must be of sufficient size to contain the refuse between normal intervals of emptying, be impervious to moisture and be equipped with a water connection and floor drain for washing-down purposes.

4. A room into which a refuse chute discharges must contain no service equipment that is not related to refuse handling and disposal.".

3.6.3.4.

Replace Clause (1)(b) by the following:

"(b) the individual fire compartments shall not have individual fans that exhaust directly into the exhaust duct, unless the fans have a connection that extends upward at least 500 mm into the exhaust duct.".

3.6.4.3.

Insert ", telecommunication wires and cables" after "fibre cables" in Subclause (1)(a)(ii).

3.7.2.2.

Replace Sentences (3) and (4) by the following:

"(3) If only one universal toilet room is provided in accordance with Section 3.8., the water closet in that room shall be considered in determining the number of water closets required by this Article.

1. Both sexes may be served by a single water closet if

   1. the occupant load determined for the occupancies referred to in Sentence (6), (10), (12), (13), (14) or (16) is not more than 10,

   2. for an art gallery or a Group E occupancy, the total area used, not including storage areas, is not more than 250 m2,

   3. for a facility where courses are given or in a restaurant, the occupant load is not more than 25, or

d) for a day care centre, the number of children is not more than 15."; Replace "Sentences (4) and (16)" in Sentence (13) by "Sentence (4)"; Strike out Sentence (15);

Add the following Sentence:

"(17) Except as permitted by Section 3.8., a suite is not required to have a water closet where the total number of water closets is determined in accordance with this Subsection and public water closets are located

(a) at not more than one storey above or below the storey containing the persons who require the fixtures, and

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3.7.2.7.

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"(1) A floor drain must be installed in

1. rooms with more than 2 water closets, more than 2 urinals, or a combination of over 2 of these fixtures,

2. refuse storage rooms,

3. pump rooms,

4. rooms containing heating or air conditioning appliances, and

5. compressor rooms."; Add the following Sentences:

"(2) A cemented or paved floor or part of such floor that is below ground level must have a floor drain in its lower part or must drain towards a floor drain.

(3) A paved garage attached or adjacent to a building must be equipped with a sump or retention pit used as a floor drain.".

3.7.3.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) A non-flammable medical gas piping system shall be installed in conformance with NQ 5710-500, "Gaz médicaux ininflammables - Réseaux de distribution des établissements fournissant des services de santé - caractéristiques et méthodes d'essais".".

Add the following Subsection:

"3.7.4. Windows

3.7.4.1. Dwelling Units

(1) The area of glazing in a dwelling unit must conform to Article 9.7.2.3.".

3.8.1.1.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) The requirements of this Section apply to all buildings except

1. houses, including semi-detached houses, duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, row houses, boarding houses and rooming houses with no more than 10 rooms,

2. buildings classified as Group F, Division 1 major occupancy, and

3. industrial occupancies that are not intended to be occupied on a daily or full-time basis, including automatic telephone exchanges, pumphouses and substations.".

3.8.1.2.

Insert ", including the principal entrance, except service entrances," after "entrances" in Sentence (1).

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3.8.1.3.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Except as required elsewhere in this Part or by Subsection 3.8.4 or 3.8.5

or as permitted by Article 3.8.3.3. pertaining to doorways, every barrier-frBee-1.1,

path of travel shall

1. have an unobstructed width of not less than 920 mm, and

2. have a manoeuvring area not less than 1,500 mm in diameter on each

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3.8.1.4.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) In a building in which an escalator or inclined moving walk provides access to any floor level above or below the entrance floor level, an interior barrier-free path of travel shall also be provided to that floor level and be located not more than 45 m from the escalator or the inclined moving walk. (See Appendix A.)".

3.8.1.5.

Strike out "that are intended to be operated by the occupant and are located in or adjacent to a barrier-free path of travel" in Sentence (1).

3.8.2.1.

Replace "platform-equipped passenger-elevating device" in Sentence (1) by "lift or ramp for persons with physical disabilities that must conform to Clause 3.4.6.7.(1)(a)"; Replace Clauses (g), (j), (k) and (l) of Sentence (2) by the following: "(g) to floor levels not served by a passenger elevator, a lift for persons with physical disabilities, an escalator, an inclined moving walk or a ramp that must conform to Clause 3.4.6.7.(1)(a),

1. to floor levels of a suite of residential occupancy that are not at the same level as the entry level to

   the suite, except in a dwelling unit of residential occupancy, where one of the spaces referred to in Subsection 3.8.4. or 3.8.5. of the dwelling unit is located at a level other that the entry level to the dwelling unit (see Appendix A);

2. within a dwelling unit of a care occupancy;

3. within those parts of a floor area that are not at the same level as the entry level, provided amenities and uses provided on any raised or sunken level are accessible on the entry level by means of a barrier-free path of travel;";

Add the following Clauses in Sentence (2):

"(m) within a hotel or motel suite of residential occupancy not referred to in Article 3.8.2.4.;

1. within a bedroom, that is not part of a dwelling unit, of a residential occupancy other than a

   bedroom referred to in Article 3.8.2.4.;

2. to spaces not referred to in Subsection 3.8.4. of a minimally accessible dwelling unit of residential occupancy; and

3. to spaces not referred to in Subsection 3.8.5. of an adaptable dwelling unit of residential occupancy.".

3.8.2.2.

Strike out "(See Appendix A.)" in the title; Replace Sentence (3) by the following:

"(3) If a barrier-free path of travel is required for a parking area of 25 spaces or more serving a building with barrier-free access, at least 1% of the parking spaces, with a minimum of one space, shall

1. conform to Sentence (4), and

2. be located, in the parking area, as near as possible to the closest barrier-free entrance of the building.

1. Each barrier-free parking space shall

   1. have a width of not less than 2,400 mm,

   2. have a side aisle not less than 1,500 mm, parallel to the entire length of the space and indicated by contrasting marking; the aisle is permitted to be shared by 2 parking spaces, and

   3. have a clear height of not less than 2,300 mm at the pull-up space and along the vehicle access and egress routes in the case of an indoor parking area.

1. An exterior passenger loading zone must have

   1. an access aisle not less than 1,500 mm wide and 6,000 mm long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space,

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1. a curb ramp, where there are curbs between the access aisleBa-1n.d1, the vehicle pull-up space, and

2. a clear height not less than 2,750 mm at the pull-up space and along the vehicle access and egress routes.".

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3.8.2.3.

Replace Sentence (2) by the following:

"(2) A washroom need not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1) provided

1. the washroom is located within a suite of residential occupancy,

2. the washroom is located within a suite not more than 250 m2 and other barrier-free washrooms are provided on the same floor area within 45 m, or

3. the suite has on the same floor area at least one barrier-free

washroom.";

Replace Sentence (4) by the following:

"(4) A universal toilet room conforming to Article 3.8.3.12. is permitted to be provided in lieu of facilities for persons with physical disabilities in washrooms used by the general public conforming to Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.11.".

Add the following Articles:

"3.8.2.4. Hotel and Motels

1. At least 10% of the suites of a hotel or motel shall

   1. have a barrier-free path of travel extending to the inside of each room and to the balcony, where applicable, and

   2. be distributed evenly among storeys having a barrier-free path of travel.

(2) Every suite having a barrier-free path of travel as required by Sentence

(1) shall have a bathroom that

1. conforms to Clauses 3.8.3.12.(1)(a) and (c) to (i) and Subclauses 3.8.3.12. (1)(b)(i) and (ii),

2. has a bathtub conforming to Article 3.8.3.17. or a shower conforming to Article 3.8.3.13., and

3. has a towel rod located not higher than 1,200 mm from the floor so as to be easily accessible by a person in a wheelchair.

1. Every closet in such a suite must

   1. have an open space not less than 1,500 mm in diameter in front of the door,

   2. have a rod located not more than 1.3 m from the floor.".

Add the following article:

3.8.2.5. Dwelling Unit of Residential Occupancy

(1) A dwelling unit of residential occupancy shall be minimally accessible or adaptable (see Appendix A):

1. the minimally accessible dwelling unit shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 3.8.4., and

2. the adaptable dwelling unit shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 3.8.5.".

3.8.3.1.

Add the following Sentence:

"(5) Parking designed to be barrier-free shall be designated by a P-150-

5 sign conforming to the specifications prescribed by the Minister of Transport in accordance with section 308 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2). (See Appendix A.)".

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3.8.3.2.

Add the following Sentence: B-1.1,

"(2) If an exterior walk that forms part of a barrier-free path of travel measures more than 30 m in length, it shall have, at intervals of not

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length.".

3.8.3.3.

Replace Sentence (4) by the following:

"(4) A threshold for a doorway referred to in Sentences (1) and (2) shall,

1. except as provided in Clause (b), be not more than 13 mm higher than the finished floor surface and be bevelled;

2. in the case of a threshold for a doorway giving access to a balcony, be not more than 75 mm higher than the finished flooring.";

Replace Sentence (5) by the following:

"(5) Except as permitted in Sentences (6) and (12), every door that provides a barrier-free path of travel through an entrance referred to in Article 3.8.1.2., including the interior doors or every door of a vestibule leading from a barrier- free interior parking area to an elevator, where provided, shall be equipped with a power door operator that allows persons to activate the opening of the door from either side if the entrance serves

1. a hotel;
   

2. a building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy, or

3. a building of Group A, D or E major occupancy more than 600 m2 in

building area.";

Insert the following in Sentence (13), after "Except as provided in Clause 3.8.3.4.(1)(c): "and Subsections 3.8.4. and 3.8.5.".

3.8.3.4.

Replace Clause (1)(a) by the following:

"(a) have an unobstructed width not less than 870 mm between two handrails and not more than 920 mm, if the ramp does not reduce the required width of a means of egress,".

3.8.3.5.

Replace the Article by the following:

"3.8.3.5. Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities

(1) Lifts for persons with physical disabilities referred to in Article

3.8.2.1. shall conform to CAN/CSA-B355, "Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities".

1. Every lift for persons with physical disabilities shall conform to the following requirements:

   1. each landing door shall have an electric opening mechanism when it is required under Sentence 3.8.3.3.(5), and

   2. the platform of a vertical platform lift shall be not less than 800 mm by 1,500 mm, except that in the case of a right angle exit model, the dimensions of the platform must be sufficient for a wheelchair to turn.".

Replace Subclause (1)(b)(iii) by the following:

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"(iii) swings outward, unless an unobstructed area not less than

1,200 mm in diameter is provided within the stall (see Appendix A),".B-1.1,

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3.8.3.11.

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3.8.3.12.

Replace Subclause (1)(b)(iii) by the following:

"(iii) if it is an outward swinging door, and a door closer is not required under 3.1.8.11., a delayed action door closer so that the door closes automatically".

3.8.3.13.

Strike out "of care occupancy or a suite" in Sentence (1).

3.8.3.14.

Strike out Sentence (4).

3.8.3.17.

Replace Sentence (1) by the following:

"(1) Every barrier-free bathtub and every bathtub installed in a dwelling unit of a care occupancy shall

1. have a clear floor space not less than 750 by 1,500 mm along its full length,

2. have a slip-resistant surface on the bottom,

3. have a rim that is between 400 and 460 mm above the floor,

4. have no doors,

5. have faucets conforming to Clause 3.8.3.13.(1)(g),

6. have a hand-held shower head equipped with

1. a diverter valve that can be operated with a closed fist by a seated person,

2. a flexible hose not less than 1,800 mm long, and

3. a bracket enabling a seated person to use the hand-held shower head as a fixed shower head,

1. have a soap holder that conforms to Clause 3.8.3.13.(1)(i), and

2. have 2 grab bars having a finish that prevents hands from slipping and that

3. can resist a load of 1.3 kN,

1. have a section between 30 and 40 mm in diameter,

2. measure not less than 1,200 mm long,

3. are installed with a clearance between 35 and 45 mm from the wall,

4. in the case of one grab bar, is installed horizontally between 180 and 280 mm above the rim of the bathtub and lengthwise, and

5. in the case of the other grab bar, is installed vertically near the faucets, on the access side of the bathtub so that the lower end is between 180 and 280 mm above the bathtub rim.".

Add the following Subsections:

"3.8.4. Minimally Accessible Dwelling Unit of Residential Occupancy

3.8.4.1. Application

1. This Subsection shall apply to minimally accessible dwelling units of

   residential occupancy.
   

2. In addition, in the minimally accessible dwelling unit of residential occupancy, shall conform to the requirements of Articles 3.8.1.3., 3.8.3.3.,

3.8.3.4. and 3.8.3.5., except as provided in the requirements of this Subsection.

3.8.4.2. Barrier-Free Path of Travel

1. In the dwelling unit, the barrier-free path of travel shall extend from the door at the entrance to the dwelling unit to the inside of each of the following spaces:
   

   1. a washroom (see Appendix A),
      

   2. a living room, and
      

   3. a dining room.

1. Where the barrier-free path of travel giving access to the spaces has a corridor, provide a level floor surface for changes of direction in the corridor
   

   1. not less than 1,500 mm in diameter, or
      

   2. not less than 1,500 mm X 1,050 mm.

3.8.4.3. Doorways and Doors

(See Appendix A.)

1. A sliding door shall have a clear space on the latch side extending the height of the doorway and not less than
   

   1. 50 mm beyond the edge of the door opening if the approach is perpendicular, or
      

   2. 540 mm beyond the edge of the door opening if the approach is lateral.

(2) Except for a door at the entrance to the dwelling unit, notwithstanding the requirements of Sentence 3.8.3.3.(13), the floor surface, on each side of the door, shall be level within a rectangular area

1. as wide as the door plus the clearance required on the latch side by Sentence 3.8.3.3.(10) or Sentence (1), and
   

2. whose dimension perpendicular to the closed door

1. is not less than 1,050 mm where the door swings away from the approach side,
   

2. is not less than 1,050 mm for a sliding door where the approach is lateral, or
   

3. is not less than 1,200 mm in other cases.

3.8.4.4. Controls

1. Controls for the operation of building services or safety devices, including electrical switches, thermostats, door hardware, electrical outlets and intercom switches, that are intended to be operated by the occupant and that are located in or adjacent to a barrier-free path of travel, shall
   

   1. be installed 400 to 1,200 mm above the floor, and
      

   2. be located at a distance not less than 300 mm from the inside corner of a wall.

3.8.4.5. Washroom

1. The washroom shall be provided with a water closet
   

   1. having a rear wall clearance over a length not less than 1,000 mm, that is, 500 mm on each side of the centre of the water closet or the floor flange, or
      

   2. having a rear wall clearance over a length not less than 850 mm, measured from the side wall if

1. the water closet is installed at a distance not less than 460 mm and not more than 480 mm from a side wall, measured from the centre of the device or the centre of the floor flange, and
   

2. the side wall has a length not less than 1,250 mm.

1. The washroom shall be provided with a lavatory
   

   1. placed so that there is not less than 460 mm between its axis and a side wall, and
      

   2. the edge of which is not more than 865 mm from the floor.

1. The washroom shall be provided with a clear space that is
   

   1. round and 1,500 mm in diameter to access the lavatory and the water closet, or
      

   2. rectangular to access

1. the lavatory, of 750 mm wide by 1,200 mm long centered on the lavatory and located in front of the lavatory, and
   

2. the water closet, of 1,400 mm long from the rear wall of the water closet by 1,200 mm wide, regardless of the lavatory.

1. A continuous wood nailing element shall be installed for the water closet
   

   1. where the water closet is installed in accordance with Clause 3.8.4.5.(1)(a), in the wall behind the water closet, over a surface not less than 1,000 mm wide centered in the centre of the water closet and over a height not less than 1,100 mm, measured from the floor, or
      

   2. where the water closet is installed in accordance with Clause 3.8.4.5.(1)(b):

1. in the side wall, over a length of not less than 1,250 mm, measured from the rear wall of the water closet and over a height of not less than 1,500 mm, measured from the floor, and
   

2. in the wall behind the water closet over a surface not less than 800 mm wide centered on the centre of the water closet and over a height of not less than 900 mm.

(See Appendix A.)

(5) A continuous wood nailing element shall be installed, if applicable, in the walls surrounding the bathtub and the shower, over a height of not less than 1,800 mm, measured from the floor.

3.8.5. Adaptable Dwelling Unit of Residential Occupancy

3.8.5.1. Application

1. This Subsection shall apply to adaptable dwelling units of residential occupancy.
   

2. In addition, in the adaptable dwelling unit of residential occupancy, shall conform to the requirements of Articles 3.8.1.3., 3.8.3.3., 3.8.3.4. and 3.8.3.5., except as provided in the requirements of this Subsection.

3.8.5.2. Barrier-Free Path of Travel

1. In the dwelling unit, the barrier-free path of travel shall extend from the door at the entrance to the dwelling unit to the inside of each of the following spaces:
   

   1. a bathroom (see Appendix A),
      

   2. a living room,
      

   3. a dining room,
      

   4. a kitchen,
      

   5. at least one bedroom, and
      

   6. a balcony, where provided.

1. Where the barrier-free path of travel giving access to the spaces has a corridor, provide a level floor surface for changes of direction in the corridor of
   

   1. not less than 1,500 mm in diameter; or
      

   2. not less than 1,500 mm X 1,050 mm.

3.8.5.3. Doorways and Doors

1. A sliding door shall have a clear space on the latch side extending the height of the doorway and not less than
   

   1. 50 mm beyond the edge of the door opening if the approach is perpendicular, or
      

   2. 540 mm beyond the edge of the door opening if the approach is lateral.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sentence 3.8.3.3.(13), the floor surface, on each side of a door, shall be level within
   

   1. a round area and have a diameter not less than 1,500 mm, or
      

   2. a rectangular area

1. as wide as the door plus the clearance required on the latch side by Sentence 3.8.3.3.(10) or Sentence (1), and
   

2. whose dimension perpendicular to the closed door is not less than 1,050 mm where the door swings away from the approach side or for a sliding door where the approach is lateral, or is not less than 1,200 mm in other cases.

3.8.5.4. Controls

1. Controls of the operation of building services or safety devices, including electrical switches, thermostats, door hardware, electrical outlets and intercom switches, that are intended to be operated by the occupant and that are located in or adjacent to a barrier-free path of travel shall
   

   1. be installed 400 to 1,200 mm above the floor, and
      

   2. be located at a distance not less than 300 mm from the inside corner of a wall.

3.8.5.5. Bathroom

1. The bathroom shall be provided with a water closet
   

   1. whose centre of the floor flange is placed not less than 1,400 mm from the centre of the lavatory trap, or
      

   2. that is located not less than 1,100 mm from an adjacent wall or from equipment, measured from the centre of the floor flange.

(See Appendix A.)

1. The bathroom shall be provided with a lavatory
   

   1. whose trap is placed so that there is not less than 460 mm between its axis and a side wall;
      

   2. whose trap bottom is located not less than 230 mm and not more than 300 mm from the floor, and
      

   3. whose trap entrance is located not more than 330 mm from the wall behind the lavatory.

(See Appendix A.)

1. The bathroom shall have not less than one bathtub or one shower and, if the bathroom has only one shower, the shower shall have a floor surface of not less than 900 mm by 900 mm.
   

2. The bathroom shall have a clear space to access
   

   1. the lavatory and the water closet, that is round and 1,500 mm in diameter,
      

   2. the shower, where provided, that is rectangular, not less than 750 mm by 1,200 mm in front of the shower, and
      

   3. the bathtub, where provided, that is rectangular, not less than 1,200 mm measured from the faucets by 750 mm measured perpendicularly to the bathtub.

1. A continuous wood nailing element shall be installed
   

   1. in the walls around the bathtub or the shower, over a height of not less than 1,800 mm, measured from the floor, and
      

   2. in the wall behind the water closet, over an area not less than 1,000 mm wide centred in the middle of the floor flange and over a height of not less than 1,100 mm, measured from the floor.

3.8.5.6. Bedroom

1. The adaptable bedroom shall have an area not less than 11 m2 having a length and a width not less than 3 m.
   

2. Except where the bedroom is located in the basement, the window sill, if applicable, shall be installed at a maximum height of 1,000 mm from the floor.

3.8.5.7. Kitchen

1. A round clear space not less than 1,500 mm in diameter shall be provided in the kitchen for access to the sink and range, regardless of the counters (see Appendix A).
   

2. The bottom of the sink trap shall be located 230 mm from the floor (see Appendix A).
   

3. The entrance of the sink trap shall be located not more than 330 mm from the wall behind the sink or not less than 280 mm from the front of the sink (see Appendix A).

3.8.5.8. Living Room and Dining Room

(1) Except where the spaces are located in the basement, the window sill of the living room and the dining room, where provided, shall be installed at a maximum height of 1,000 mm from the floor.

3.8.5.9. Balcony

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of Sentence 3.8.3.3.(13), a balcony, where provided, shall have a round clear area not less than 1,500 mm in diameter.".

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3.9.1.1.

Replace the relevant attributions in Table 3.9.1.1. by the following attributions: "3.1.3.1. Separation of Major Occupancies

( ) [F03-OS1.2

"3.2.2.44. Group B, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys

(1) [F02, F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F02, F04-OP1.2,OP1.3]

[F03-OS1.2] [F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F03-OP1.2] [F04-OP1.2,OP1.3] [F04-OS1.3]

(2) (b) [F04-OP1.3]";

" 3.2.2.45. Group B, Division 3, up to 1 Storey (1) [F02, F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F02, F04-OP1.2,OP1.3]

[F03-OS1.2] [F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F03-OP1.2] [F04-OP1.2,OP1.3] [F04-OS1.3]

2) b),c) [F04-OP1.3] ";

"3.2.2.46. Group B, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys

(1) [F02, F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F02, F04-OP1.2,OP1.3]

[F03-OS1.2] [F04-OS1.2,OS1.3]

[F03-OP1.2] [F04-OP1.2,OP1.3] [F04-OS1.3]

 (2) [F04-OP1.3]";  

"3.2.2.50. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered

1. [F02, F04-OS1.2, OS1.3] Applies to portion of Code text: " ... a) ... the building

   is sprinklered throughout ... "

   [F02, F04-OP1.2, OP1.3] Applies to portion of Code text: " ... a) ... the building is

   sprinklered throughout ... "

2. [F03-OS1.2] [F04-OS1.2, OS1.3] Applies to portion of Code text: " ... a) ... floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, ... " and to Clause (c).

   [F03-OP1.2] [F04-OP1.2, OP1.3] Applies to portion of Code text: " ... a) ... floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, ... " and to Clause (c).

   (b),(c) [F04-OS1.3]

   (b),(c) [F04-OP1.3]

3. [F02, F04-OS1.2, OS1.3] Applies to portion of Code text: " ... a) ... 1) the building