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2015 Update to OBC

2015 Update to OBC. September 17, 2014. 2014 Update package. Minor changes to the code: occupancy to occupancy Regulation to regulation Missing words Updated fees for BMEC submissions. Building Code Act. Issuance of permits

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2015 Update to OBC

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  1. 2015 Update to OBC September 17, 2014

  2. 2014 Update package Minor changes to the code: • occupancy to occupancy • Regulation to regulation • Missing words • Updated fees for BMEC submissions

  3. Building Code Act • Issuance of permits • 8. (2)  The chief building official shall issue a permit referred to in subsection (1) unless, • (b.1) the Architects Act or the Professional Engineers Act requires that the proposed construction of the building be designed by an architect or a professional engineer or a combination of both and the proposed construction is not so designed;

  4. Voice Communication • Housekeeping change to 3.2.4.23.(10) • (10)  The voice communication system required by Sentence (7) shall meet the silencing and transmission requirements of Sentences (3) to (5). • Previously referenced (6)

  5. January 1, 2015 • Multiple changes to the code with respect to increasing Accessibility • I have included only those that impact CFAA issues

  6. Referenced Documents • NFPA 72-2013 “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code” added • Referenced to Smoke Alarms in 3.2.4.22.(13) and 9.10.19.1.

  7. 3.2.4.19.(4) Alert and Alarm Signals • Two new additions: • (4) … visual signal devices shall be installed in addition to audible signal devices, • (e) in a washroom for public use described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2), (3), (4) or (6), and • (f) in the living space in a suite of residential occupancy in a Group C major occupancy apartment building.

  8. 3.2.4.22.(13) Smoke Alarms • New sentence: • 13)Smoke alarms described in Sentence (1) shall have a visual signaling component conforming to the requirements in 18.5.3. (Light, Color and Pulse Characteristics) of NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code”.

  9. 3.8.1.5 Controls • Manual pull stations in a Barrier-Free path of travel: • Accessible by a person in a wheelchair • Operate with a closed fist, max 22.2.N force • Mounted a 1200 mm above finished floor • Note: Thermostats at 1200 mm and other building controls min 900 mm / max 1100mm

  10. 9.10.19.1 Smoke Alarms • New sentence: • 2)Smoke alarms described in Sentence (1) shall have a visual signaling component conforming to the requirements in 18.5.3. (Light, Color and Pulse Characteristics) of NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code”.

  11. Other Accessibility Changes • These items may not directly impact F/A systems • For information to clarify why you may see design changes

  12. Areas Requiring Access 3.8.2.1. • Old: • Entrance storey and all floor areas accessed by an elevator, escalator or lift • New: • Entrance storey and all floor areas accessed by an elevator, escalator or lift • All office and residential buildings exceeding 3 storeys OR 600 m2

  13. Rooftop Amenity Space • External rooftop spaces are common amenity areas on new buildings. • These must be made accessible. • Rooftop spaces for building services are not included.

  14. Residential Suites 3.8.2.1. • Old • 10% of units to BF requirements • Can be located anywhere in the building • New • 15% of units to BF requirements • Proportioned to 1, 2 and 3+ bedrooms • Distributed among storeys

  15. Washrooms 3.8.2.3. • Old • BF washrooms OR stalls, only 1/floor • New • # BF washrooms based on height of building • # BF stalls as a ration of the # WC

  16. Hotels 3.8.2.4. • 10% of suites to be BF (existing) • Controls and safety devices in the suite to 3.8.1.5. (new) • Suite entrances doors to BF suites have power door operators (new)

  17. Hotels 3.8.2.4. • If the hotel has a generator for emergency power • Minimum 1 receptacle to be supplied with emergency power • The receptacle to be signed EMERGENCY POWER OUTLET

  18. Doors 3.8.3.3. • Principle entrance doors to buildings to have power door operators. • If a Vestibule occurs, both doors require power door operators • Exception for Detention occupancies and Industrial Occupancies (Previously more exceptions)

  19. Doors 3.8.3.3. • Power door operators required on: • BF washrooms • Assembly occupancies within residential buildings • Where proximity scanners are used, they must detect a person in a wheelchair

  20. 3.8.3.12 Universal Washroom • An emergency call system with audible and visual signal devices inside the Barrier-Free washroom • Must be different from the building fire alarm (both visual and audible)

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  23. Sliding Door

  24. Doors in series

  25. Washroom Stalls

  26. Ambulatory Washroom

  27. Universal Washroom

  28. Grab Bars

  29. Accessible Urinal

  30. Fire Code Changes • Amendments to the Fire Code Retrofit requirements will also have impact on your work.

  31. Permit Requirements Fire Alarm Systems

  32. Scope of Work • Maintenance – No Permit Required • Repair – Permit Required • Upgrade – Permit Required • Replace – Permit Required • Emergency Repairs – Permit required as above

  33. Maintenance – No Permit • To keep the system functioning to original design and installation standards • Replacement of defective components with compatible components • Defective control panels may be replaced only if the exact replacement panel is available

  34. Repair - Permit • Substantial replacement of equipment that will improve the fire alarm performance • Replacement of older panels that are no longer available • New panels to accommodate newer technology

  35. Repair - Permit • Panel from a different manufacturer • New components that incorporate newer technology • Installation to CAN/ULC-S524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S537 • Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO

  36. Upgrade - Permit • Involves changes to the design of the original system • Upgrading may be voluntary by the owner • Upgrading may be as a result of a Fire Code order • May include the addition of new devices, components, panels, zones

  37. Upgrade - Permit • May include upgrades necessary for compliance with barrier-free accessibility requirements • Installation to CAN/ULC-S524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S537 • Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO

  38. Replace - Permit • The complete replacement of a fire alarm system • Replacement of a substantial portion of the system • Replacement may be voluntary, as a result of a building renovation program or as a result of a Fire Code order

  39. Replace - Permit • Installation to CAN/ULC-S524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S537 • Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO

  40. Emergency Repairs • Fire alarm systems in occupied buildings that cease to be operational must be repaired immediately. • If the scope of work falls under Repair, Upgrade or Replace from above, a permit should be obtained and after the work is completed.

  41. Emergency Repairs • Installation to CAN/ULC-S524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S537 • Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO • Note: Is notification to the Fire Department required or recommended?

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