Occupancy Types Major/Minor
An eight storey apartment building with mercantile on the first storey
Minor: Group E
These loads consist of items in a fixed location and include the weight of building components.
Dead Load
According to the Ontario Fire Code, this is the frequency in which flame retardant treatments shall be renewed
As often as necessary to ensure they pass the match flame test in NFPA 705
This is the installation standard for fire alarm systems
This is the number of spare heads required for a system with 300 sprinkler heads
6
A retirement home with a hair salon
Group B Div 2
(hair salon supports the primary use of the building therefore it is the same occupancy classification)
These structures are supported by the pressurization of the entire surface inside a membrane which can flex and absorb some stresses from seismic and wind forces
Air supported structure.
Drapes, curtains, netting, and other similar or decorative materials, including textiles and films used in buildings shall meet the requirements of what standard when used in B occupancies, exits, and open floor areas greater than 1500m2 in D,E, or F occupancies.
CAN/ULC S109
This is the standard for the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems
CAN ULC S536
This is the name of the signage installed on the riser which indicates design criteria for the most demanding/remote area
Hydraulic placard
A 12 storey TD Bank Head Office with underground parking for employees
Type D (parking is an accessory use as it is used only by building occupants)
This is the name of the plates which support masonry
Thrust plates
This type of paint expands upon exposure to heat to create a thick, puffy coating that insulates the surface beneath the wood
Intumescent paint
The OBC requires this type of panel to be installed on a building face in large building, buildings with a contained or impeded use
Annunciator panel
This type of sprinkler test is useful for detecting impairments such as closed valves. obstructions, or gradual deterioration in the water supply
Main drain test
A restaurant with an occupant load of 30
Group E
This type of construction uses a series of vertical elements (posts) to support horizontal elements (beams) that are subject to transverse loads. The distinct characteristic is the spacing of the vertical elements and cross sectional dimension of the members.
Heavy Timber
This is the name of the device/test which produces a numerical evaluation of the flammability of interior materials which is known as the flame spread rating and smoke development index.
What is the Ontario Fire Code requirement to maintain a Fire Alarm System?
DIV B Article 6.3.1.4. Fire alarm and voice communication systems shall be maintained in operating condition.
Dry pipe valves on sprinkler systems must be trip tested
Annually with control valve partially open
A 2 storey grocery store with a dry cleaner on the first storey.
Major: Group E
Minor: Group F Div 1
This type of construction design allows for a wide variety of shapes and does not develop its design strength until after it has been placed where it will be cured and used.
Cast in place
This type of wood is used as the standard, and has a rating of 100 for smoke
Red Oak
According to the OBC, these are instances where a fire alarm system is required (must provide min 3)
OBC Div B. Article 3.2.4.1 — Determination of Requirement for a Fire Alarm System
(1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), a fire alarm system shall be installed in buildings in which an automatic sprinkler system is installed.
(2) Buildings in which a sprinkler system is installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes," need not comply with Sentence (1).
(3) Buildings that contain fewer than 9 sprinklers conforming to Sentence 3.2.5.12. (4) need not comply with Sentence (1).
(4) Except as permitted by Sentences (5), (6) and 3.2.4.2. (4), a fire alarm system shall be installed in a building that is not sprinklered throughout and that contains
(a) a contained use area,
(b) an impeded egress zone,
(c) more than 3 storeys, including storeys below the first storey,
(d) a total occupant load more than 300, other than in open air seating areas,
(e) an occupant load more than 150 above or below the first storey, other than in open air seating areas,
(f) a school, college or child care facility, including a day care facility, with an occupant load more than 40,
(g) a licensed beverage establishment or a licenced restaurant, with an occupant load more than 150,
(h) a low-hazard industrial occupancy with an occupant load more than 75 above or below the first storey,
(i ) a medium-hazard industrial occupancy with an occupant load more than 75 above or below the first storey,
(j) a residential occupancy with sleeping accommodation for more than 10 persons,
(k) a high-hazard industrial occupancy with an occupant load more than 25,
(l) an occupant load more than 300 below an open air seating area,
(m) a care and treatment occupancy for more than 10 persons receiving care or treatment, or
(n) a care occupancy for more than 10 persons receiving care.
These are types of valves which control sprinkler systems
Post Indicator Valve (PIV)
Outside Stem and Yoke (OS&Y)
Wall Post Indicator Valve (WPIV)
Butterfly Valve