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Section 11.1 General

11.1.1. Scope

11.1.1.1. Scope

(1)The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A.

11.1.1.2. Definitions

(1)In this Part,

Building system: a combination of elements or components that form a complete major division of construction in the design of a building or part of a building, including a structural or framing system, a waterproofing system, a drainage system, an exterior cladding system, a roofing system, a window system, a partition system, a corridor system, a stair system, a fire alarm and detection system, a sprinkler system or a heating, ventilation or air-conditioning system, a foundation system, a standpipe and hose system, a flooring system, a plumbing system, a sewage system or an electrical system.

11.1.2. Application

11.1.2.1. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair

(1)Where an existing building is subject to extension, material alteration or repair,

(a)the proposed construction shall comply with Section 11.3., and

(b)the performance level of the building shall be evaluated and compensating construction shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 11.4.

Section 11.2 Classification of Existing Buildings

11.2.1. Classification

11.2.1.1. Construction Index and Hazard Index

(1)Where proposed construction will result in the change of major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to another major occupancy, the building shall be classified as to its,

(a)construction on the basis of its construction index as provided for in this Part, including Table 11.2.1.1.-A, and (See Note A-11.2.1.1.(1)(a))

(b)occupancy on the basis of its hazard index as provided for in this Part, including Tables 11.2.1.1.-B to 11.2.1.1.-N. (See Note A-11.2.1.1.(1)(b))

(2)Small or medium sized existing buildings as determined in Tables 11.2.1.1.-B to 11.2.1.1.-N facing multiple streets may be assigned a hazard index credit of 1, which may be subtracted from the hazard index of the proposed major occupancy to reduce the additional upgrading required by Table 11.4.3.4.-A provided,

(a)the building does not contain a Group B, Division 1, a Group C, or a Group F, Division 1 occupancy, and

(b)firefighting access complying with Articles 3.2.5.1. to 3.2.5.5. or Subsection 9.10.20. is provided.

(3)The requirements of Articles 2.2.2.3. to 2.2.2.8. and 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.92. do not apply to this Part.

(4)For the purpose of this Part, the calculation of the construction index and hazard index for a Group G major occupancy is permitted to be based on a Group F, Division 2 major occupancy.

11.2.1.2. Multiple Occupancies

(1)The classification of an existing building of multiple occupancy under Article 11.2.1.1. shall be applied according to Articles 3.2.2.5. to 3.2.2.8.

11.2.1.3. Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations

(1)Nothing in this Part relieves an applicant from complying with the requirements of Article 2.2.1.2., 3.1.3.2. or 9.10.9.14.

Section 11.3 Proposed Construction

11.3.1. New and Existing Building Systems

11.3.1.1. Material Alteration or Repair of a Building System

(1)Where an existing building system is materially altered or repaired, the performance level of the building after the material alteration or repair shall be at least equal to the performance level of the building prior to the material alteration or repair. (See Note A-11.3.1.1.(1))

11.3.1.2. New Building Systems and Extension of Existing Building Systems

(1)Except as provided in Article 11.3.3.1. and Section 11.5., the design and construction of a new building system or the extension of an existing building system, shall comply with all other Parts. (See Note A-11.3.1.2.(1))

11.3.2. Extension of Buildings

11.3.2.1. Portion of Extended Buildings

(1)Where an existing building is extended,

(a)this Part applies to the existing portion of the building, and

(b)the extended portion of the building shall comply with all other Parts.

11.3.3. Renovation

11.3.3.1. Basic Renovation (See Note A-11.3.3.1.)

(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 11.3.3.2., construction may be carried out to maintain the existing performance level of all or part of an existing building, by the reuse, relocation or extension of the same or similar materials or components, to retain the existing character, structural uniqueness, heritage value, or aesthetic appearance of all or part of the building, if the construction will not adversely affect the early warning and evacuation systems, fire separations or the structural adequacy or will not create an unhealthy environment in the building.

(2)Construction in respect of a Group B, Division 3 occupancy, a hotel or a retirement home may be carried out in accordance with Sentence (1) only if the construction will be in conformance with the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

11.3.3.2. Extensive Renovation (See Note A-11.3.3.2.)

(1)Where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed in an existing building and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed in the building, structural and fire-resistance elements shall be constructed in compliance with the requirements of the other Parts.

(2)Except as provided in Section 11.5., the proposed construction within an existing suite shall comply with the requirements of Section 3.8. where,

(a)new interior walls or floor assemblies are installed,

(b)the suite has an area greater than 300 m², and

(c)the suite is located in,

(i)a floor area where the existing difference in elevation between the adjacent ground level and the floor level is not more than 200 mm, or

(ii)a normally occupied floor area which is accessible by a passenger type elevator or other platform equipped passenger elevating device from an entrance storey where the existing difference in elevation between the adjacent ground level and the entrance storey level is not more than 200 mm.

(3)Except as provided in Section 11.5., the proposed construction within an existing suite, other than a suite described in Sentence (2) or a suite in a building described in Clause 3.8.1.1.(1)(a), (b),

(c)or (d), shall comply with the requirements of Sentences 3.8.1.3.(6), 3.8.2.3.(6), 3.8.3.1.(6), 3.8.3.3.(19), 3.8.3.7.(1), 3.8.3.15.(5) and 3.8.3.16.(4) where new interior walls or floor assemblies are installed. (See Note A-11.3.3.2.(3))

(4)Except as provided in Sentence (5), where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed on any storey in an existing building and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed, the storey shall be sprinklered if,

(a)the storey will contain a Group C major occupancy, and

(b)the building is over 3 storeys in building height.

(5)Sentence (4) does not apply where the building,

(a)conforms to Subclause 3.2.2.50.(1)(a)(ii), and

(b)contains dwelling units having means of egress conforming to Sentence 3.3.4.4.(8).

(6)Where existing interior walls or ceilings or floor assemblies or roof assemblies are substantially removed and new interior walls, ceilings, floor assemblies or roof assemblies are installed in an existing building or part of an existing building that is a retirement home, the following requirements apply:

(a)the retirement home shall be sprinklered,

(b)a voice communication system conforming to Article 3.2.4.23. shall be provided in the building, if Clause 3.2.6.8.(1)(b) or (c), as applicable, requires that such a voice communication system be provided in the building, and

(c)doors to suites and sleeping rooms not within suites in the retirement home, other than doors leading directly to the exterior, shall be equipped with self-closing devices.

11.3.4. Plumbing

11.3.4.1. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair

(1)Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., when an existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair, Part 7 applies,

(a)to the design and construction of plumbing in the extensions and those parts of the building subject to material alteration and repair, and

(b)to plumbing which is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair.

11.3.5. Sewage Systems

11.3.5.1. Existing Septic Tanks

(1)Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., where an existing septic tank is subject to material alteration, repair or replacement, the construction of the septic tank shall comply with Part 8.

11.3.5.2. Vertical Separations and Existing Sewage Systems

(1)Despite Subsections 11.3.1. to 11.3.3., where an existing sewage system is extended or is subject to material alteration or repair, the requirements respecting the vertical separation to the water table set out in Part 8 apply to the extended, altered or repaired portions of the sewage system as well as to the existing portions of the sewage system.

Section 11.4 Performance Level Evaluation and Compensating Construction

11.4.1. General

11.4.1.1. Performance Level

(1)The performance level of a building after construction shall not be less than the performance level of the building prior to construction.

(2)For the purposes of Sentence (1), reduction of performance level shall be determined in accordance with Subsection 11.4.2.

(3)Where the proposed construction would reduce the performance level of an existing building, compensating construction shall be required in conformance with Subsection 11.4.3.

(4)For the purpose of this Subsection, where a permit to construct a farm building has been applied for before January 1, 2025, the performance level of the farm building is permitted to be evaluated based on the applicable requirements of Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) made under the Act, as it read on December 31, 2024.

11.4.2. Reduction in Performance Level

11.4.2.1. Structural

(1)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where after proposed construction in all or part of an existing building,

(a)the major occupancy will change to a different major occupancy,

(b)the occupant load will increase by more than 15%, or

(c)the live load will increase due to change in use within the same major occupancy, and the existing structural floor and roof framing systems and their supporting members after the construction are not adequate to support the proposed dead loads and live loads.

11.4.2.2. Increase in Occupant Load

(1)Except as provided in Sentences 11.4.2.5.(2) and (3), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load of an existing building by more than 15%.

(2)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load by 15% or less and the new occupant load will be more than 15% above the occupant load for which a fire alarm system is required under Sentence 3.2.4.1.(2).

(3)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load by 15% or less and the new occupant load will be more than 15% above the existing exit capacity as required under Article 3.4.3.2.

11.4.2.3. Change of Major Occupancy

(1)Except as provided in Sentence 11.4.2.5.(4), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will result in,

(a)the change of the major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to another major occupancy of a greater hazard index,

(b)the conversion of a suite of a Group C major occupancy into more than one suite of Group C major occupancy,

(c)the conversion of a suite or part of a suite of a Group A, Division 2 or a Group A, Division 4 major occupancy into a gaming premises,

(d)the change of a farm building or part of a farm building to another major occupancy other than a Group G major occupancy,

(e)the change of a building or part of a building to a post-disaster building,

(f)the change of a building or part of a building to a retirement home,

(g)the change in use of a building or part of a building where the previous major occupancy of the building or part of the building cannot be determined, or

(h)the change of a farm building or part of a farm building to a Group G, Division 1 major occupancy.

(2)For the purpose of this Article and Sentences 11.4.2.1.(1) and 11.4.2.5.(4), the change of use set out in Clauses (1)(b) to

(h)is also deemed to constitute a change in major occupancy.

(3)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where the early warning and evacuation systems requirements of other Parts for the proposed major occupancy exceed those of the existing building.

(4)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where the proposed major occupancy in the building is not separated from the adjoining major occupancies by fire separations having fire-resistance ratings conforming to Tables 2.2.1.4., 3.1.3.1. and 11.4.3.4.-B.

(5)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where the occupancy of all or part of an existing building of combustible construction is changed to a new major occupancy that would require the building, if it were a new building, to be of noncombustible construction or to be constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.51. or 3.2.2.60.

(6)Despite Clause (1)(a), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will result in the change of the major occupancy of all or part of an existing building to a Group C major occupancy in a building over 3 storeys in building height, except in a building conforming to Subclause 3.2.2.50.(1)(a)(ii) and having an egress facility conforming to Sentence 3.3.4.4.(8).

11.4.2.4. Plumbing

(1)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where the existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair, and plumbing in the existing building is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair.

11.4.2.5. Sewage Systems

(1)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where the existing building is extended or subject to material alteration or repair and a sewage system serving the existing building is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair of the existing building.

(2)Except as provided in Sentence (3), the performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will increase the occupant load of an existing building, and the new occupant load will result in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the building, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeding the capacity of any component of a sewage system serving the building.

(3)The performance level of an existing dwelling unit is reduced where proposed construction that,

(a)increases the number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit,

(b)exceeds 15% of the finished area of the dwelling unit, or

(c)adds new plumbing fixtures to the dwelling unit, will result in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the dwelling unit, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeding the capacity of any component of a sewage system serving the dwelling unit.

(4)The performance level of an existing building is reduced where proposed construction will result in the change of a major occupancy of all or part of the existing building to another major occupancy and,

(a)the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the proposed major occupancy, calculated in accordance with Article 8.2.1.3., exceeds the capacity of any component of a sewage system serving the building, or

(b)the type or amount of sanitary sewage which will, under the proposed major occupancy, be discharged to a sewage system serving the building, is prohibited by Article 8.1.3.1.

11.4.2.6. Extension of Buildings of Combustible Construction

(1)The performance level of an existing building of combustible construction is reduced where the existing building is extended by adding a storey or storeys such that the extended building will be more than four storeys in building height.

11.4.3. Compensating Construction

11.4.3.1. General (See Note A-11.4.3.1.)

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Subsection 11.4.2., compensating construction shall be carried out in accordance with this Subsection.

(2)Except as provided in Sentence (3), compensating construction required under this Subsection applies to the part of the building being altered and shall include,

(a)fire separations, with the required fire-resistance ratings, separating the part being altered from the floor areas immediately above and below and from the immediate adjacent areas, and

(b)access to exits and exits from the building, where the alteration adversely affects the exit system of the building.

(3)Compensating construction required under this Subsection applies to the existing building systems that are adversely affected by the proposed construction.

11.4.3.2. Structural

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.1.(1),

(a)remedial measures shall be taken to support the proposed loads, or

(b)the portion of the floor affected by the proposed loads shall be restricted to the loading it will support and signs stating the restrictions shall be posted. (See Note A-11.4.3.2.(1))

11.4.3.3. Increase in Occupant Load (See Note A-11.4.3.3.)

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.2.(1), (2) or (3), the building shall be evaluated, and the early warning and evacuation systems shall be upgraded, in conformance with the applicable requirements of Table 11.4.3.3.

(2)Sentence (1) does not apply in a Group C occupancy where the new total occupant load is,

(a)14 persons or fewer in a boarding, lodging or rooming house, except that where the occupant load is between 10 and 15 persons, an interconnected system of smoke alarms in corridors near stairways is required, or

(b)16 persons or fewer in a building containing residential suites which are dwelling units, except that where the occupant load is between 10 and 17 persons, an interconnected system of smoke alarms in corridors near stairways is required.

(3)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.2.(1), additional construction shall be required in order that the building or part of the building subject to the increase in occupant load conforms to the requirements of Sentences 2.4.2.1.(1) and 6.3.1.1.(2), Subsection 3.7.4. and Article 9.31.1.1.

11.4.3.4. Change in Major Occupancy (See Note A-11.4.3.4.)

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Clause 11.4.2.3.(1)(a), (b), (c), (d),

(e)or (g), additional upgrading shall be required in conformance with Table 11.4.3.4.-A and so that the construction index of the building is increased to at least equal the hazard index of the new major occupancy that the building is to support.

(2)A building or part of the building subject to a change of major occupancy shall conform to the requirements of Articles 2.4.2.3. to 2.4.2.5., Subsection 3.2.6., Sections 3.7., 3.11., 3.12., Sentences 6.3.1.1.(2), and 6.3.2.7.(1) and 9.33.6.13.(7.1), Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3., 9.5.3A. to 9.5.3F. and 9.5.4., Section 9.7., Subsection 9.10.17., Sections 9.31. and 9.32., and Subsections 9.34.1. to 9.34.3. as they apply to the new major occupancy that the building or part of the building is to support.

(3)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(3), the building shall be evaluated, and the early warning and evacuation systems shall be upgraded, in conformance with the applicable requirements of Table 11.4.3.3.

(4)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(4), upgrading of the fire separations shall be required in conformance with the applicable requirements of Article 3.1.3.1. and Table 11.4.3.4.-B.

(5)Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(5), the requirement for the building to be of noncombustible construction or to be constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.51. or 3.2.2.60. is satisfied if the building is sprinklered.

(6)Where the performance level is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.3.(6), the storey subject to the change shall be sprinklered.

(7)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Clause 11.4.2.3.(1)(f), the following requirements apply:

(a)the retirement home shall be sprinklered,

(b)a voice communication system conforming to Article 3.2.4.22. shall be provided in the building, and

(c)doors to suites and sleeping rooms not within suites in the retirement home, other than doors leading directly to the exterior, shall be equipped with self-closing devices.

(8)Where a major occupancy is changed to a Group B, Division 2 major occupancy, heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 6.2.1.1.(1).

(9)Where a major occupancy is changed to a Group B, Division 3 major occupancy, ventilation, air circulation, and filtration systems shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 6.2.1.1.(1).

11.4.3.5. Plumbing

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Sentence 11.4.2.4.(1), upgrading of plumbing in the existing building which is adversely affected by the extension, alteration or repair shall be required in conformance with Part 7.

11.4.3.6. Sewage Systems

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Article 11.4.2.5., upgrading of a sewage system which is adversely affected by the construction, increase in occupant load, increase in the total daily design sanitary sewage flow or change in amount or type of sanitary sewage shall be required in conformance with Part 8.

11.4.3.7. Extension of Buildings of Combustible Construction

(1)Where the performance level of an existing building is reduced under Article 11.4.2.6., the building shall be sprinklered.

Section 11.5 Compliance Alternatives

11.5.1. Compliance Alternatives (See Note A-11.5.1.)

11.5.1.1. Compliance Alternatives

(1)Building Size (Maximum) (2)(3) – 600 m² / 3 storey – 250 m² / 3 storey ( Public Heritage Building ) – 2 000 m² / not exceeding 6 storeys – Any area / not exceeding 36 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey – Over 36 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey – Hotels over 18 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey

(a)of structural or construction difficulties, or

(b)it is detrimental to the preservation of a heritage building.

(2)A compliance alternative shown in Table 11.5.1.1.-A, 11.5.1.1.-B, 11.5.1.1.-C, 11.5.1.1.-D/E or 11.5.1.1.-F may be substituted for a requirement contained in Part 9 or 12 without satisfying the chief building official that compliance with the requirement is impracticable. Table 11.2.1.1.-A Construction Index Forming Part of Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1)

(a)Existing windows in walls may be relocated to another part of the wall, provided the existing opening is blocked up to provide the same fire rating for the wall, and the projection of the new opening, at a right angle to the property line onto another building, lies not closer than 300 mm from a window in such other building, where the “opposite” window is less than 2 400 mm from the opposite new opening, and

(b)an exit that is accessible to more than one dwelling unit and provides the only means of egress from each dwelling unit, provided that the means of egress is separated from the remainder of the building and common areas by a fire separation having a 30 min fire-resistance rating and provided further that the required access to exit from any dwelling unit cannot be through another dwelling unit, service room or other occupancy, and both dwelling units and common areas are provided with smoke alarms that are installed in conformance with Subsection 9.10.19. and are interconnected, or

(c)where a building does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection 3.2.3. for the amount of openings facing a yard or space that does not have sufficient limiting distance, such existing openings are allowed to be relocated provided:

(i)such openings are not increased in size and they are protected with wired glass in steel frames conforming to Sentence 3.1.8.16.(2), or

(ii)the building is sprinklered. A17 3.2.3.6.(3) Existing roof soffit projections acceptable.

(A)the window is a casement window not less than 1 060 mm high, 560 mm wide, with a sill height not more than 900 mm above the inside floor,

(B)the sill height of the window is not more than 5 m above adjacent ground level, and

(C)smoke alarms are installed in every dwelling unit and in common areas in conformance with Subsection 9.10.19. and are interconnected, or

(iii)the building is sprinklered and the dwelling units are equipped with smoke alarms installed in conformance with Subsection 9.10.19. C140 9.9.10.1.

(D)the sill height does not exceed 900 mm above the floor or fixed steps,

(E)where the window opens into a window well, a clearance of not less than 1 000 mm shall be provided in front of the window, and

(F)smoke alarms are installed in every dwelling unit and in common areas in conformance with Subsection 9.10.19. and are interconnected,

(ii)an additional means of escape is provided through a window that conforms to the following:

(5)Small Medium Large Advertising and Sales Offices 3 3 5 Automatic Bank Deposit 3 4 5 Barber/Hairdresser Shops 3 4 5 Beauty Parlours 3 4 5 Branch Banks 3 4 5 Car Rental Premises 3 3 5 Chiropractic Offices 3 4 5 Communications Offices (Telecommunications) 3 4 5 Communications Offices (Courier) 3 3 5 Computer Centres 3 4 5 Construction Offices 3 3 5 Costume Rental Premises 3 4 5 Dental Offices (Denture Clinic) 3 4 5 Dental Offices (Surgical/Anaesthesia) 4 5 6 Dental Offices (General) 3 4 5 Dry Cleaning Depots 3 4 5 Dry Cleaning Premises (Self-Serve) 4 4 5 Health/Fitness Clubs 3 4 5 Laundries (Self-Serve) 4 4 5 Massage Parlours 3 4 5 Medical Offices (Examination) 3 4 5 Medical Offices (Surgical/Anaesthesia) 4 5 6 Offices (Business) 3 3 5 Offices (Charitable) 3 3 5 Offices (Legal/Accounting) 3 3 5 Offices/Studios (Design) 3 4 5

(b)extension of an existing system must ensure continuity and compatibility, and integrity of the system. C19 3.2.4.8.(2)(e) Does not apply to existing installations in buildings. C20 3.2.4.9.(5)(c) Does not apply to existing installations in buildings. C21 3.2.4.20. Except for retirement homes, such smoke alarms may be battery operated. C22 3.2.5.1.; 3.2.5.2. Existing acceptable. C23 3.2.5.3.(1) Existing access acceptable. C24 3.2.5.3.(2) Existing acceptable.

(c)combustible or noncombustible exterior stairways or fire escapes which are protected in accordance with Sentence 3.2.3.13.(2). These may be reconstructed or recreated (as in the case of a heritage building ). DE103 9.9.2.1.(3) Existing acceptable. DE104 9.9.3.2. Existing width of exits acceptable. DE105 9.9.3.3. Existing width of public corridors of not less than 965 mm is acceptable. DE106 9.9.3.4. Existing clear height of not less than 1 950 mm is acceptable. DE107 9.9.4.2. 30 min fire separation acceptable. DE108 9.9.5.4.; 9.9.5.5. Existing acceptable. DE109 9.9.5.8.

(i)such openings are not increased in size and they are protected with wired glass in steel frames conforming to Sentence 3.1.8.16.(2), or

(ii)the building is sprinklered. C17 3.2.3.6.(3) Existing roof soffit projections acceptable.

(d)in MMAH Supplementary Standard SB- 4, “Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings”. C42 3.4.1.8. Existing stained, etched, bevelled, leaded or figured glass acceptable. C43 3.4.2.5.(1) Existing travel distance acceptable where floor area is sprinklered and provided fire separations comply with Part 3. C44 3.4.3.2.(7) Existing width of exits acceptable provided the occupant load is not more than 15% above the exit capacity. C45 3.4.3.3. Except for heritage buildings, existing acceptable, provided not less than 800 mm. C46 3.4.3.4. Existing headroom clearance of not less than 1 980 mm is acceptable. C47 3.4.4.1.(1) Except for exits, no rating required where floor areas are spinklered.

(e)fire alarm system in Subsection 3.2.4. or 9.10.18.;

(f)smoke alarms in Subsection 9.10.19.;

(g)Existing grab bar is acceptable. B81 3.8.3.16. Existing drinking fountain conforming to Clauses 3.8.3.16.(2)(a) and

(h)smoke control measures, and at least one elevator to permit transport of firefighters to all floors in hotels whose floor level is more than 18 m high measured between grade and floor level of the top storey as per Subsection 3.2.6., and

(i)door release hardware requirements in Articles 3.3.1.13. and 3.4.6.16., and deficiencies shall be upgraded.

(3)Small Medium Large Ammunition Manufacturing and Storage 3 6 8 Black Powder Manufacturing and Storage 3 6 8 Bulk Plants for Flammable Liquids 3 6 8 Bulk Storage Warehouse (Hazardous Substances) 3 6 8 Cereal and Feed Mills 3 6 8 Chemical Manufacturing/Processing Plant 3 6 8 Distilleries 3 6 8 Dry Cleaning Plants (Flammable) 3 6 8 Explosives Manufacturing and Storage 3 6 8 Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants 3 6 8 Fireworks Manufacturing and Storage 3 6 8 Flour Mills 3 6 8 Gas (Flammable) Compressor Stations 3 6 8 Gas (Flammable) Manufacturing and Storage 3 6 8 Grain Elevators 3 6 8 Lacquer Factories 3 6 8 Loading Area for all Group F, Division 1 3 6 8 Mattress Factories (High Fire Load) 3 6 8 Paint/Varnish/Pyroxylin Factories 3 6 8 Petrochemical Plants 3 6 8 Refineries 3 6 8 Rubber Processing Plants 3 6 8 Spray Painting Operations 3 6 8 Waste Paper Processing Plants (Dry) 3 6 8

(a)Provide sprinkler system, plus 45 min roof rating. H.I. 6 C.I. 5 ( Heavy timber ) to 6 Comply with A.C.

(b)Provide sprinkler system. H.I. 6 C.I. 5 ( Combustible ) to 6 Comply with A.C.

(c)Provide 1 h rating plus sprinkler system. H.I. 6 C.I. (3 or 4) to 6*

(d)Provide sprinkler system, plus 45 min rating.

(e)Provide 1 h rating plus sprinkler system.

(4)Small Medium Large Apartments 3 4 6 Boarding Houses/Group Homes 3 — — Clubs, Residential 3 4 6 Colleges, Residential 3 4 6 Convents 3 4 6 Dormitories/Hostels 3 4 6 Hotels 3 5 6 Houses 2 2 — Lodging Houses 3 — — Live/work units 4 5 7 Monasteries 3 4 6 Public Heritage Buildings 3 — — Rectories 2 — — Retirement Homes 3 4 6 Rooming Houses 3 — — Schools, Boarding 3 4 6

(a)Except for retirement homes, existing acceptable.

(b)For retirement homes, existing acceptable provided there is no change in major occupancy or increase in occupant load greater than 15%.

(6)Immobile means patients are attached to life support systems and cannot be moved. Non-Ambulatory means patients are confined to bed and require transportation. Ambulatory means patients may walk on their own.

(7)Care and treatment occupancy with any H.I. shall be sprinklered.

(9)Existing illuminated legible exit signs are acceptable. B46 3.4.6.2. Existing acceptable, if visually apparent. B47 3.4.6.3.(1) Existing acceptable with rise no greater than 3.7 m. B48 3.4.6.4.(1) Existing acceptable provided there is no change in occupancy to a “B2” or “B3”. B49 3.4.6.4.(2) to

(13)Existing acceptable. DE51 3.4.6.6.(1) to

(8)Existing acceptable. A62 3.6.3.3.(9) 1 h acceptable if sprinklered. A63 3.6.3.3.(10) Existing acceptable. A64 3.6.3.4. Existing acceptable. A65 3.6.4. Existing acceptable. A66 3.7.1.3.(3) 2.1 m is acceptable. A67 3.7.2.1.(3) The minimum glass areas may be reduced by 50%. A68 3.7.4.

(b)acceptable. A80 3.6.3.16A. Existing water bottle filling stations are acceptable. A81 3.11.3.1.(9) Existing clear width acceptable, provided not less than 900 mm. A82 3.11.3.1.(14) Existing painted line acceptable. A83 4.1.8. The requirements under this Subsection do not apply. A84 6.3.1.1.(2)

(a)Existing windows in walls may be relocated to another part of the wall, provided the existing opening is blocked up to provide the same fire rating for the wall, and the projection of the new opening, at a right angle to the property line onto another building, lies no closer than 300 mm from a window in such other building, where the “opposite” window is less than 2 400 mm from the opposite new opening, and

(i)such openings are not increased in size and they are protected with wired glass in steel frames conforming to Sentence 3.1.8.16.(2), or

(ii)the building is sprinklered. B19 3.2.3.6.(3) Existing roof soffit projections acceptable.

(10)Existing installations acceptable subject to C.A. C26, C27 and C28.

(i)whose joist spaces are filled with sound-absorbing material of not less than 150 mm nominal thickness,

(ii)whose stud spaces are filled with sound-absorbing material,

(iii)having a resilient channel on one side of the separation spaced 400 or 600 mm o.c., and,

(iv)having not less than 12.7 mm thick gypsum board on ceilings and on both sides of walls,

(b)extension of an existing system must ensure continuity and compatibility, and integrity of the system. DE19 3.2.4.8.(2)(e) Does not apply to existing installations in buildings. DE20 3.2.4.9.(5)(c) Does not apply to existing installations in buildings. DE21 3.2.5.1.; 3.2.5.2. Existing acceptable. DE22 3.2.5.3. Existing access acceptable. DE23 3.2.5.4. to 3.2.5.6. Existing acceptable provided the building is sprinklered throughout. DE24 3.2.5.7.

(i)their area shall be deducted from the total allowable area of unprotected openings, and the balance may be installed in the new exposing building face, and

(ii)Sentences 9.10.14.2.(3) and 9.10.14.4.(2) or Sentences 9.10.15.2.(4) and 9.10.15.4.(9) apply only to the new exposing building face.

(c)a separating assembly and adjoining constructions, which together provide an ASTC rating of not less than 40. C182 9.14.2.1.(1.1) Existing acceptable. C183 9.18.2. Existing access acceptable. C184 9.18.3. Existing vents and ventilation acceptable. C185 9.19. Existing acceptable. C186 9.20.2.2.

(i)such openings are not increased in size and they are protected with wired glass in steel frames conforming to Sentence 3.1.8.16.(2), or

(ii)the building is sprinklered. DE16 3.2.3.6.(3) Existing roof soffit projections acceptable. DE17 3.2.3.17. Need not comply for “E” occupancy.

(d)in MMAH Supplementary Standard SB- 4, “Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings”. DE37 3.4.1.8. Existing stained, etched, bevelled, leaded or figured glass acceptable. DE38 3.4.2.5.(1) Existing travel distance acceptable where floor area is sprinklered. DE39 3.4.3.2.(8)