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British Columbia Building Code 2018
Table of Contents - part 3
3.1.1. Scope and Definitions
3.1.1.1. Scope
3.1.1.2. Defined Words
3.1.1.3. Use of Term Storage Tank
3.1.1.4. Fire Protection Information
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3.1.2. Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy
3.1.2.1. Classification of Buildings
3.1.2.2. Occupancies of Same Classification
3.1.2.3. Arena-Type Buildings
3.1.2.4. Police Stations
3.1.2.5. Convalescent, Children’s Custodial, and Residential Care Homes
3.1.2.6. Group A, Division 2, Low Occupant Load
3.1.2.7. Storage of Combustible Fibres
3.1.2.8. Daycare Facilities for Children
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3.1.3. Multiple Occupancy Requirements
3.1.3.1. Separation of Major Occupancies [Table]
3.1.3.2. Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations
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3.1.4. Combustible Construction
3.1.4.1. Combustible Materials Permitted
3.1.4.2. Protection of Foamed Plastics
3.1.4.3. Wires and Cables
3.1.4.4. Non-metallic Raceways
3.1.4.5. Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood
3.1.4.6. Heavy Timber Construction Alternative
3.1.4.7. Heavy Timber Construction [Table]3.1.4.8. Exterior Cladding
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3.1.5. Noncombustible Construction
3.1.5.1. Noncombustible Materials
3.1.5.2. Minor Combustible Components
3.1.5.3. Combustible Roofing Materials
3.1.5.4. Combustible Glazing and Skylights
3.1.5.5. Combustible Cladding on Exterior Walls
3.1.5.6. Combustible Components in Exterior Walls
3.1.5.7. Factory-Assembled Panels
3.1.5.8. Nailing Elements
3.1.5.9. Combustible Millwork
3.1.5.10. Combustible Flooring Elements
3.1.5.11. Combustible Stairs in Dwelling Units
3.1.5.12. Combustible Interior Finishes
3.1.5.13. Gypsum Board
3.1.5.14. Combustible Insulation
3.1.5.15. Foamed Plastic Insulation
3.1.5.16. Combustible Elements in Partitions
3.1.5.17. Storage Lockers in Residential Buildings
3.1.5.18. Combustible Ducts
3.1.5.19. Combustible Piping Materials
3.1.5.20. Combustible Plumbing Fixtures
3.1.5.21. Wires and Cables
3.1.5.22. Combustible Travelling Cables for Elevators
3.1.5.23. Non-metallic Raceways
3.1.5.24. Decorative Wood Cladding
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3.1.6. Tents and Air-Supported Structures
3.1.6.1. Means of Egress
3.1.6.2. Restrictions
3.1.6.3. Clearance to Other Structures
3.1.6.4. Clearance to Flammable Material
3.1.6.5. Flame Resistance
3.1.6.6. Emergency Air Supply
3.1.6.7. Electrical Systems
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3.1.7. Fire-Resistance Ratings
3.1.7.1. Determination of Ratings
3.1.7.2. Exception for Exterior Walls
3.1.7.3. Exposure Conditions for Rating
3.1.7.4. Minimum Fire-Resistance Rating
3.1.7.5. Rating of Supporting Construction
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3.1.8. Fire Separations and Closures
3.1.8.1. General Requirements
3.1.8.2. Combustible Construction Support
3.1.8.3. Continuity of Fire Separations
3.1.8.4. Determination of Ratings and Classifications [Table]
3.1.8.5. Installation of Closures
3.1.8.6. Maximum Openings
3.1.8.7. Location of Fire Dampers and Smoke Dampers
3.1.8.8. Fire Dampers Waived
3.1.8.9. Smoke Dampers Waived
3.1.8.10. Installation of Fire Dampers
3.1.8.11. Installation of Smoke Dampers
3.1.8.12. Twenty-Minute Closures
3.1.8.13. Self-closing Devices
3.1.8.14. Hold-Open Devices
3.1.8.15. Door Latches
3.1.8.16. Wired Glass and Glass Block
3.1.8.17. Temperature Rise Limit for Doors [Table]
3.1.8.18. Area Limits for Wired Glass and Glass Block
3.1.8.19. Temperature Rise and Area Limits Waived
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3.1.9. Penetrations in Fire Separations and Fire-Rated Assemblies
3.1.9.1. Fire Stops
3.1.9.2. Combustibility of Service Penetrations
3.1.9.3. Penetration by Wires, Cables and Outlet Boxes
3.1.9.4. Penetration by Outlet Boxes
3.1.9.5. Combustible Piping Penetrations
3.1.9.6. Openings for Ducts through a Membrane Ceiling
3.1.9.7. Plenums
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3.1.10. Firewalls
3.1.10.1. Prevention of Firewall Collapse
3.1.10.2. Rating of Firewalls
3.1.10.3. Continuity of Firewalls
3.1.10.4. Parapets
3.1.10.5. Maximum Openings
3.1.10.6. Exposure Protection for Adjacent Walls
3.1.10.7. Combustible Projections
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3.1.11. Fire Blocks in Concealed Spaces
3.1.11.1. Separation of Concealed Spaces
3.1.11.2. Fire Blocks in Wall Assemblies
3.1.11.3. Fire Blocks between Nailing and Supporting Elements
3.1.11.4. Fire Blocks between Vertical and Horizontal Spaces
3.1.11.5. Fire Blocks in Horizontal Concealed Spaces
3.1.11.6. Fire Blocks in Crawl Spaces
3.1.11.7. Fire Block Materials
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3.1.12. Flame-Spread Rating and Smoke Developed Classification
3.1.12.1. Determination of Ratings
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3.1.13. Interior Finish
3.1.13.1. Interior Finishes, Furnishings and Decorative Materials
3.1.13.2. Flame-Spread Rating [Table]
3.1.13.3. Bathrooms in Residential Suites
3.1.13.4. Light Diffusers and Lenses
3.1.13.5. Skylights
3.1.13.6. Corridors
3.1.13.7. High Buildings <-- table
3.1.13.8. Noncombustible Construction
3.1.13.9. Underground Walkways
3.1.13.10. Exterior Exit Passageway
3.1.13.11. Elevator Cars
3.1.13.12.Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction
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3.1.14. Roof Assemblies
3.1.14.1. Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Roof Systems
3.1.14.2. Metal Roof Deck Assemblies
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3.1.15. Roof Covering
3.1.15.1. Roof Covering Classification
3.1.15.2. Roof Coverings
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3.1.16. Fabrics
3.1.16.1. Fabric Canopies and Marquees
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3.1.17. Occupant Load
3.1.17.1. Occupant Load Determination [Table]
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3.1.18. Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction
3.1.18.1.Scope
3.1.18.2.Materials Permitted
3.1.18.3.Structural Mass Timber Elements [Table]
3.1.18.4.Encapsulation of Mass Timber Elements
3.1.18.5.Combustible Roofing Materials
3.1.18.6.Combustible Window Sashes and Frames
3.1.18.7.Exterior Cladding
3.1.18.8.Combustible Components in Exterior Walls
3.1.18.9.Nailing Elements
3.1.18.10.Combustible Flooring Elements
3.1.18.11.Combustible Stairs
3.1.18.12.Combustible Interior Finishes
3.1.18.13.Combustible Elements in Partitions
3.1.18.14.Exposed Construction Materials and Components in Concealed Spaces
3.1.18.15.Penetration by Outlet Boxes
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3.1.19. Encapsulation Ratings
3.1.19.1.Determination of Ratings
3.1.19.2.Encapsulation Materials
3.2.1. General
3.2.1.1. Exceptions in Determining Building Height
3.2.1.2. Storage Garage Considered as a Separate Building
3.2.1.3. Roof Considered as a Wall
3.2.1.4. Floor Assembly over Basement
3.2.1.5. Fire Containment in Basements
3.2.1.6. Mezzanines
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3.2.2. Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy
3.2.2.1. Application
3.2.2.2. Special and Unusual Structures
3.2.2.3. Exceptions to Structural Fire Protection
3.2.2.4. Buildings with Multiple Major Occupancies
3.2.2.5. Applicable Building Height and Area
3.2.2.6. Multiple Major Occupancies
3.2.2.7. Superimposed Major Occupancies
3.2.2.8. Exceptions for Major Occupancies
3.2.2.9. Crawl Spaces
3.2.2.10. Streets
3.2.2.11. Exterior Balconies
3.2.2.12. Exterior Passageways
3.2.2.13. Occupancy on Roof
3.2.2.14. Roof-Top Enclosures
3.2.2.15. Storeys below Ground
3.2.2.16. Heavy Timber Roof Permitted
3.2.2.17. Arena-Type Building Roof Assembly
3.2.2.18. Automatic Sprinkler System Required
3.2.2.19. Buildings Containing Impeded Egress Zones
3.2.2.20. Group A, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.21. Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.22. Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Sprinklered
3.2.2.23. Group A, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.24. Group A, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.25. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.26. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.27. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.28. Group A, Division 2, One Storey
3.2.2.29. Group A, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.30. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.31. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.32. Group A, Division 3, One Storey, Increased Area
3.2.2.33. Group A, Division 3, One Storey, Sprinklered
3.2.2.34. Group A, Division 3, One Storey
3.2.2.35. Group A, Division 4
3.2.2.36. Group B, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.37. Group B, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.38. Group B, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.39. Group B, Division 2, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.40. Group B, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.41. Group B, Division 2, One Storey, Sprinklered
3.2.2.42. Group B, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.43. Group B, Division 3, up to 3 Storeys (Noncombustible), Sprinklered
3.2.2.44. Group B, Division 3, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.45. Group B, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.46. Group B, Division 3, One Storey, Sprinklered
3.2.2.47. Group C, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.48. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction
3.2.2.48EMTC. Group C, up to 12 storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.49. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Noncombustible Construction
3.2.2.50. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.51. Group C, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.52. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Increased Area
3.2.2.53. Group C, up to 3 Storeys
3.2.2.54. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.55. Group D, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.56. Group D, up to 6 Storeys
3.2.2.57. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction
3.2.2.57EMTC. Group D, up to 12 storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.58. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.59. Group D, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.60. Group D, up to 3 Storeys
3.2.2.61. Group D, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.62. Group D, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.63. Group D, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.64. Group E, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.65. Group E, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.66. Group E, up to 3 Storeys
3.2.2.67. Group E, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.68. Group E, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.69. Group E, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.70. Group F, Division 1, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.71. Group F, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.72. Group F, Division 1, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.73. Group F, Division 1, One Storey
3.2.2.74. Group F, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.75. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.76. Group F, Division 2, up to 3 Storeys
3.2.2.77. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.78. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.79. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.80. Group F, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
3.2.2.81. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys
3.2.2.82. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.83. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys
3.2.2.84. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.85. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys
3.2.2.86. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
3.2.2.87. Group F, Division 3, One Storey
3.2.2.88. Group F, Division 3, One Storey, Sprinklered
3.2.2.89. Group F, Division 3, One Storey, Any Area, Low Fire Load Occupancy
3.2.2.90. Group F, Division 3, Storage Garages up to 22 m High
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3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
3.2.3.1. Limiting Distance and Area of Unprotected Openings [Tables]
3.2.3.2. Area of Exposing Building Face
3.2.3.3. Wall Enclosing Attic or Roof Space
3.2.3.4. Party Wall
3.2.3.5. Wall with Limiting Distance Less Than 1.2 m
3.2.3.6. Combustible Projections
3.2.3.7. Construction of Exposing Building Face [Table]
3.2.3.8. Protection of Exterior Building Face
3.2.3.9. Protection of Structural Members
3.2.3.10. Unlimited Unprotected Openings
3.2.3.11. Low Fire Load, One Storey Building
3.2.3.12. Area Increase for Unprotected Openings
3.2.3.13. Protection of Exit Facilities
3.2.3.14. Wall Exposed to Another Wall
3.2.3.15. Wall Exposed to Adjoining Roof
3.2.3.16. Protection of Soffits
3.2.3.17. Canopy Protection for Vertically Separated Openings
3.2.3.18. Covered Vehicular Passageway
3.2.3.19. Walkway Between Buildings
3.2.3.20. Underground Walkway
3.2.3.21. Storage and Process Equipment Located Outdoors
3.2.3.22. Installation of Service Lines Under Buildings
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3.2.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
3.2.4.1. Determination of Requirement for a Fire Alarm System
3.2.4.2. Continuity of Fire Alarm System
3.2.4.3. Types of Fire Alarm Systems
3.2.4.4. Description of Fire Alarm Systems
3.2.4.5. Installation and Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
3.2.4.6. Silencing of Alarm Signals
3.2.4.7. Signals to Fire Department
3.2.4.8. Annunciator and Zone Indication
3.2.4.9. Electrical Supervision
3.2.4.10. Fire Detectors
3.2.4.11. Smoke Detectors
3.2.4.12. Prevention of Smoke Circulation
3.2.4.13. Vacuum Cleaning System Shutdown
3.2.4.14. Elevator Emergency Return
3.2.4.15. System Monitoring
3.2.4.16. Manual Stations
3.2.4.17. Alert and Alarm Signals
3.2.4.18. Audibility of Alarm Systems
3.2.4.19.Visible Signal Devices and Visible Warning Systems
3.2.4.20. Smoke Alarms
3.2.4.21. Residential Fire Warning Systems
3.2.4.22. Voice Communication Systems
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3.2.5. Provisions for Firefighting
3.2.5.1. Access to Above-Grade Storeys
3.2.5.2. Access to Basements
3.2.5.3. Roof Access
3.2.5.4. Access Routes
3.2.5.5. Location of Access Routes
3.2.5.6. Access Route Design
3.2.5.7. Water Supply
3.2.5.8. Standpipe Systems [Table]
3.2.5.9. Standpipe System Design
3.2.5.10. Hose Connections
3.2.5.11. Hose Stations
3.2.5.12. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
3.2.5.13. Combustible Sprinkler Piping
3.2.5.14. Sprinklered Service Space
3.2.5.15. Fire Department Connections
3.2.5.16. Portable Fire Extinguishers
3.2.5.17. Protection from Freezing
3.2.5.18. Fire Pumps
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3.2.6. Additional Requirements for High Buildings
3.2.6.1. Application
3.2.6.2. Limits to Smoke Movement
3.2.6.3. Connected Buildings
3.2.6.4. Emergency Operation of Elevators
3.2.6.5. Elevator for Use by Firefighters
3.2.6.6. Venting to Aid Firefighting
3.2.6.7. Central Alarm and Control Facility
3.2.6.8. Voice Communication System
3.2.6.9. Testing
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3.2.7. Lighting and Emergency Power Systems
3.2.7.1. Minimum Lighting Requirements
3.2.7.2. Recessed Lighting Fixtures
3.2.7.3. Emergency Lighting
3.2.7.4. Emergency Power for Lighting
3.2.7.5. Emergency Power Supply Installation
3.2.7.6. Emergency Power for Treatment Occupancies
3.2.7.7. Fuel Supply Shut-off Valves
3.2.7.8. Emergency Power for Fire Alarm Systems
3.2.7.9. Emergency Power for Building Services
3.2.7.10. Protection of Electrical Conductors
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3.2.8. Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies
3.2.8.1. Application
3.2.8.2. Exceptions to Special Protection
3.2.8.3. Sprinklers
3.2.8.4. Vestibules
3.2.8.5. Protected Floor Space
3.2.8.6. Draft Stops
3.2.8.7. Mechanical Exhaust System
3.2.8.8. Combustible Content Limits
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3.2.9. Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
3.2.9.1. Testing
3_3
3.3.1. All Floor Areas
3.3.1.1. Separation of Suites
3.3.1.2. Hazardous Substances, Equipment and Processes
3.3.1.3. Means of Egress
3.3.1.4. Public Corridor Separations
3.3.1.5. Egress Doorways [Table]
3.3.1.6. Travel Distance
3.3.1.7. Protection on Accessible Floor Areas
3.3.1.8. Headroom Clearance
3.3.1.9. Corridors
3.3.1.10. Aisles
3.3.1.11. Door Swing
3.3.1.12. Sliding Doors
3.3.1.13. Doors and Door Hardware
3.3.1.14. Ramps and Stairways
3.3.1.15. Exterior Passageways
3.3.1.16. Tapered Treads in a Curved Flight
3.3.1.17. Capacity of Access to Exits
3.3.1.18. Guards
3.3.1.19. Transparent Doors and Panels
3.3.1.20. Exhaust Ventilation and Explosion Venting
3.3.1.21. Janitors’ Rooms
3.3.1.22. Common Laundry Rooms
3.3.1.23. Obstructions
3.3.1.24. Signs in Service Spaces
3.3.1.25. Welding and Cutting
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3.3.2. Assembly Occupancy
3.3.2.1. Scope
3.3.2.2. Fire Separations
3.3.2.3. Non-fixed Seating
3.3.2.4. Fixed Seats
3.3.2.5. Aisles
3.3.2.6. Corridors
3.3.2.7. Doors
3.3.2.8. Fixed Bench-Type Seats without Arms
3.3.2.9. Guards
3.3.2.10. Handrails in Aisles with Steps
3.3.2.11. Outdoor Places of Assembly
3.3.2.12. Bleachers
3.3.2.13. Libraries
3.3.2.14. Stages for Theatrical Performances
3.3.2.15. Risers for Stairs
3.3.2.16. Storage Rooms
3.3.2.17. Daycare Facilities for Children under 30 Months
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3.3.3. Care, Treatment or Detention Occupancies
3.3.3.1. Application
3.3.3.2. Separations between Care, Treatment or Detention Occupancies and Repair Garages
3.3.3.3. Corridors
3.3.3.4. Doorway Width
3.3.3.5. Compartments and Fire Separations
3.3.3.6. Areas of Refuge
3.3.3.7. Contained Use Areas
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3.3.4. Residential Occupancy
3.3.4.1. Scope
3.3.4.2. Fire Separations
3.3.4.3. Storage Rooms
3.3.4.4. Egress from Dwelling Units
3.3.4.5. Automatic Locking Prohibition
3.3.4.6. Sound Transmission
3.3.4.7. Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards for Dwelling Units
3.3.4.8. Protection of Openable Windows
3.3.4.9. Resistance to Forced Entry
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3.3.5. Industrial Occupancy
3.3.5.1. Scope
3.3.5.2. Fire Extinguishing Systems
3.3.5.3. Basements
3.3.5.4. Repair and Storage Garages
3.3.5.5. Repair Garage Separation
3.3.5.6. Storage Garage Separation
3.3.5.7. Vestibules
3.3.5.8. Dispensing of Fuel
3.3.5.9. Multiple-Tenant Self-Storage Warehouses
3.3.5.10. Guards
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3.3.6. Design of Hazardous Areas
3.3.6.1. Application
3.3.6.2. Storage of Dangerous Goods
3.3.6.3. Indoor Storage of Anhydrous Ammonia and Flammable, Toxic and Oxidizing Gases
3.3.6.4. Storage and Dispensing Rooms for Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids
3.3.6.5. Tire Storage
3.3.6.6. Ammonium Nitrate Storage
3.3.6.7. Flooring Materials
3.3.6.8. Fire Separations in Process Plants
3.3.6.9. Basements and Pits
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3.4.1. General
3.4.1.1. Scope
3.4.1.2. Separation of Exits
3.4.1.3. Access to Exits
3.4.1.4. Types of Exit
3.4.1.5. Exterior Exit Passageways
3.4.1.6. Restricted Use of Horizontal Exits
3.4.1.7. Slide Escapes
3.4.1.8. Transparent Doors and Panels
3.4.1.9. Mirrors near Exits
3.4.1.10. Combustible Glazing in Exits
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3.4.2. Number and Location of Exits from Floor Areas
3.4.2.1. Minimum Number of Exits [Table]
3.4.2.2. Means of Egress from Mezzanines
3.4.2.3. Distance between Exits
3.4.2.4. Travel Distance
3.4.2.5. Location of Exits
3.4.2.6. Principal Entrances
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3.4.3. Width and Height of Exits
3.4.3.1. Exit Width Based on Occupant Load
3.4.3.2. Exit Width [Table]
3.4.3.3. Exit Width Reduction
3.4.3.4. Headroom Clearance
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3.4.4. Fire Separation of Exits
3.4.4.1. Fire-Resistance Rating of Exit Separations
3.4.4.2. Exits through Lobbies
3.4.4.3. Exterior Passageway Exceptions
3.4.4.4. Integrity of Exits
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3.4.5. Exit Signs
3.4.5.1. Exit Signs
3.4.5.2. Signs for Stairs and Ramps at Exit Level
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3.4.6. Types of Exit Facilities
3.4.6.1. Slip Resistance of Ramps and Stairs
3.4.6.2. Minimum Number of Risers
3.4.6.3. Maximum Vertical Rise of Stair Flights and Required Landings
3.4.6.4. Dimensions of Landings
3.4.6.5. Handrails
3.4.6.6. Guards
3.4.6.7. Ramp Slope
3.4.6.8. Treads and Risers
3.4.6.9. Curved Flights in Exits
3.4.6.10. Horizontal Exits
3.4.6.11. Doors
3.4.6.12. Direction of Door Swing
3.4.6.13. Self-closing Devices
3.4.6.14. Sliding Doors
3.4.6.15. Revolving Doors
3.4.6.16. Door Release Hardware
3.4.6.17. Security for Banks and Mercantile Floor Areas
3.4.6.18. Emergency Crossover Access to Floor Areas
3.4.6.19. Floor Numbering
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3.4.7. Fire Escapes
3.4.7.1. Scope
3.4.7.2. Fire Escape Construction
3.4.7.3. Access to Fire Escapes
3.4.7.4. Protection of Fire Escapes
3.4.7.5. Stairs
3.4.7.6. Guards and Railings
3.4.7.7. Landings
3_5
3.5.1. General
3.5.1.1. Scope
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3.5.2. Standards
3.5.2.1. Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters
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3.5.3. Fire Separations
3.5.3.1. Fire Separations for Elevator Hoistways [Table]
3.5.3.2. Vertical Service Spaces for Dumbwaiters
3.5.3.3. Fire Separations for Elevator Machine Rooms
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3.5.4. Dimensions and Signs
3.5.4.1. Elevator Car Dimensions
3.5.4.2. Floor Numbering
3_6
3.6.1. General
3.6.1.1. Scope
3.6.1.2. Electrical Wiring and Equipment
3.6.1.3. Lightning Protection Systems
3.6.1.4. Storage Use Prohibition
3.6.1.5. Appliances Installed outside a Building
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3.6.2. Service Rooms
3.6.2.1. Fire Separations around Service Rooms
3.6.2.2. Service Rooms under Exits
3.6.2.3. Service Equipment
3.6.2.4. Incinerator Rooms
3.6.2.5. Combustible Refuse Storage
3.6.2.6. Door Swing for Service Rooms
3.6.2.7. Electrical Equipment Vaults
3.6.2.8. Emergency Power Installations
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3.6.3. Vertical Service Spaces and Service Facilities
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3.6.1.1. Scope
3.6.1.2. Electrical Wiring and Equipment
3.6.1.3. Lightning Protection Systems
3.6.1.4. Storage Use Prohibition
3.6.1.5. Appliances Installed outside a Building
3.6.2.1. Fire Separations around Service Rooms
3.6.2.2. Service Rooms under Exits
3.6.2.3. Service Equipment
3.6.2.4. Incinerator Rooms
3.6.2.5. Combustible Refuse Storage
3.6.2.6. Door Swing for Service Rooms
3.6.2.7. Electrical Equipment Vaults
3.6.2.8. Emergency Power Installations
3.6.3.1. Fire Separations for Vertical Service Spaces [Table]
3.6.3.2. Foamed Plastic Protection
3.6.3.3. Linen and Refuse Chutes
3.6.3.4. Exhaust Duct Negative Pressure
3.6.3.5. Grease Duct Enclosures
3.6.4.1. Scope
3.6.4.2. Fire Separations for Horizontal Service Spaces
3.6.4.3. Plenum Requirements
3.6.4.4. Attic or Roof Space Access
3.6.4.5. Horizontal Service Space Access
3.6.4.6. Crawl Space Access
3.6.5.1. Duct Materials
3.6.5.2. Vibration Isolation Connectors
3.6.5.3. Tape
3.6.5.4. Coverings, Linings, Adhesives and Insulation
3.6.5.5. Insulation and Coverings
3.6.5.6. Clearance of Ducts and Plenums
3.6.5.7. Supply, Return, Intake and Exhaust-Air Openings
3.6.5.8. Return-Air System
3_7
3.7.1.1. Room and Space Height
3.7.2.1. Plumbing and Drainage Systems
3.7.2.2. Water Closets [Table]
3.7.2.3. Lavatories
3.7.2.4. Mobile Home Facilities
3.7.2.5. Safety Glass
3.7.2.6. Surface Protection
3.7.2.7. Floor Drain
3.7.2.8. Grab Bars
3.7.2.9. Bathtubs
3.7.2.10. Accessible Washrooms
3.7.3.1. Medical Gas Piping
3_8
3.8.1.1. Scope
3.8.2.1.General
3.8.2.2. Entrances
3.8.2.3. Areas Requiring Access [Table]
3.8.2.4.Path of Travel to Storeys Served by Escalators and Moving Walks
3.8.2.5.Path of Travel to Parking Areas and Passenger-Loading Zones
3.8.2.6. Controls and Outlets
3.8.2.7. Power Door Operators
3.8.2.8. Plumbing Facilities
3.8.2.9. Assistive Listening Devices
3.8.2.10. Signs and Indicators
3.8.2.11. Counters and Counters for Telephones
3.8.2.12. Sleeping Rooms and Bed Spaces
3.8.3.1. Design Standards
3.8.3.2. Accessible Path of Travel
3.8.3.3. Exterior Walks
3.8.3.4. Passenger-Loading Zones
3.8.3.5. Ramps
3.8.3.6. Doorways and Doors
3.8.3.7. Passenger-Elevating Devices
3.8.3.8. Controls and Outlets
3.8.3.9. Signs and Indicators
3.8.3.10. Drinking Fountains
3.8.3.11. Water-Closet Stalls
3.8.3.12. Universal Washrooms
3.8.3.13. Water Closets
3.8.3.14. Urinals
3.8.3.15. Lavatories and Mirrors
3.8.3.16. Showers
3.8.3.17. Bathtubs
3.8.3.18. Assistive Listening Devices
3.8.3.19. Counters
3.8.3.20. Shelves or Counters for Telephones
3.8.3.21. Spaces in Seating Area
3.8.3.22. Sleeping Rooms and Bed Spaces
3.8.4.1. Application
3.8.4.2. Specific Requirements
3.8.4.3. Vertical Additions
3.8.4.4. Horizontal Additions
3.8.4.5. Alterations and Occupancy Change
3.8.4.6. Sleeping Rooms and Bed Spaces
3.8.4.7. Existing Facilities
3.8.4.8. Egress from Floor Areas
3.8.5.1. Application
3.8.5.2. Construction Requirements
3.8.5.3. Building Access Requirements
3.8.5.4. Adaptable Dwelling Unit Doorways
3.8.5.5. Adaptable Dwelling Unit Bathrooms
3.8.5.6. Adaptable Dwelling Unit Kitchens
3.8.5.7.Controls, Switches and Outlets
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