Building and Fire Code
Building Code Changes
Building and Fire Code
• In new construction these exit signs are
no longer permitted.
Building and Fire Code
• Continuous illumination when externally
illuminated
• Only emergency lighting allowed on the same
circuit
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.9.6 Division B – Penetration of Fire
Separations
• All penetrations in firewalls must have a
fire stop with an FT rating
• Other conditions apply
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.16 Division B
• “fire stop(s)” have been replaced with
“fire block(s)”
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.18.3 Division B
• Clarifies which Part 3 requirements apply
to the design and installation of fire
alarm, fire detector and smoke detection
devices and systems
• 9.10.18.4(2) Division B
• Clarifies where fire detectors are
required
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.18.7
• Automatic shut down of central vacuum
cleaning systems serving more than one
suite or storey in a building equipped
with a fire alarm system upon activation
of the fire alarm system.
• Applies to residential circumstances such
as retirement homes or multi res
buildings.
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19.2 Division B
• The sound patterns of smoke alarms are
now required to meet the temporal
patterns of alarm signals, or be a
combination of temporal pattern and
voice relay
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19.3 Division B
• Smoke alarms are now also required
within each sleeping room of a dwelling
unit
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19.4(1) Division B
• Smoke alarms are now required to be
provided with a battery as an alternative
power supply capable of providing
power:
• For at least 7 days in normal condition
• Followed by 4 minutes of alarm
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19 Division B
• A visual signalling component must be
provided for every required smoke
alarm.
• Visual signalling are in above 125
candela in residential smoke alarms.
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19.4(3)&(4) Division B
• Smoke detectors are permitted instead of
smoke alarms, if the smoke detectors:
• Form part of the fire alarm system.
• Are capable of independently sounding
audible signals within individual suites; and
• Are installed in conformance with CAN/ULC524, but need not sound an alarm
throughout the building if they sound
localized alarms within individual suites.
Building and Fire Code
• 9.10.19.6(2) Division B
• Manual alarm silencing device not
required when smoke detectors installed
as part of a fire alarm system.
Building and Fire Code
• Significant changes in the fire code
which include;
• Vulnerable sector
• Part 9 retrofit – includes apartments
• Part 2 Life Safety – includes apartments
Building and Fire Code
• CO alarms are not required in residential
applications where electric heat only exists.
• CO alarms are required if wood heat exists
plus any fossil fuel burning appliance which
includes oil, natural gas, propane gas, wood
pellets, corn pellets and so on.
• CO alarms are required wherever someone
sleeps regardless of location.
Building and Fire Code
• Enforcement is now in effect for CO
alarms.
• Provincial Offence Fines range from
$195.00 to $295.00 plus victim
surcharge and service fee of $5.00 for
CO alarm infractions.
• Fines for Smoke alarms are the same
cost ranges of CO alarms.
Building and Fire Code
• In todays homes fire doubles in size in
less than 30 seconds.
• Smoke is a fuel and extremely toxic.
• Get out and stay out is crucial to
survival.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKel
2MdPn58
Building and Fire Code
• Smoke alarms and CO alarms are your first
line of defense.
• They are inexpensive and easy to maintain.
• Fires strike without warning, weather and
distance play a factor in the outcome.
• Home escape plans are essential.
• Think about children and seniors.
Building and Fire Code
• Burn permits in Grey Highlands are
mandatory.
• Permits are required for Large open air
burns, bonfires, burn barrels and campfires.
• No charge for farming operations.
• $20.00 fee for all other circumstances
regardless if on a farm.
• Fines can be up to $20,000 and or cost of
fire department response.
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