2015 Update to OBC September 17 2014

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 2

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; 3

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) 4

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

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. 6

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. 7

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”. 8

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 1100 mm 9

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”. 10

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

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 m 2 12

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. 13

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 14

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 15

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) 16

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 17

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) 18

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 19

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) 20

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Sliding Door 23

Doors in series 24

Washroom Stalls 25

Ambulatory Washroom 26

Universal Washroom 27

Grab Bars 28

Accessible Urinal 29

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

Permit Requirements Fire Alarm Systems 31

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

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 33

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 34

Repair - Permit § Panel from a different manufacturer § New components that incorporate newer technology § Installation to CAN/ULC-S 524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S 537 § Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO 35

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 36

Upgrade - Permit § May include upgrades necessary for compliance with barrier-free accessibility requirements § Installation to CAN/ULC-S 524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S 537 § Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO 37

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 38

Replace - Permit § Installation to CAN/ULC-S 524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S 537 § Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO 39

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. 40

Emergency Repairs § Installation to CAN/ULC-S 524 and Verification to CAN/ULC-S 537 § Professional involvement is necessary where required by the OBC or PEO § Note: Is notification to the Fire Department required or recommended? 41