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. Questions