This document outlines exceptions for determining building height and fire protection requirements for buildings with multiple occupancies. It allows for some roof-top enclosures, mezzanines, and basements to be excluded from building height calculations. It also specifies that the most restrictive fire protection requirements apply to the entire building if it contains multiple major occupancies, unless one occupancy is entirely above another or occupancies make up less than 10% of the floor area. Fire separations are still required between different occupancies.
This document outlines acceptable solutions for spatial separation and exposure protection in building construction. It provides specifications for limiting the size of unprotected openings in exterior walls based on the wall's limiting distance. It allows increased unprotected opening areas if the openings are protected with fire-rated glass or wired glass assemblies. It also requires protection of structural members, exit facilities, and exterior walls containing combustible insulation near property lines.
This document provides requirements for masonry and concrete chimneys and flues as well as fireplaces. It covers general requirements, chimney flues, chimney lining, construction of chimneys, clearances from combustible materials, and fireplaces. For chimneys, it specifies material standards, joint sealing, size requirements, height above roofs, and cleanout openings. For fireplaces, it addresses liners, wall thickness, fire chamber dimensions, and hearth extension. The document aims to ensure chimneys and fireplaces are constructed safely and perform properly.
This section provides definitions and application of terms used in Section 9.10 regarding fire protection. It outlines requirements for sloped roofs, commissioning of life safety systems, items under Part 3 and Part 6 jurisdiction, occupancy classification, fire resistance and combustibility ratings in relation to occupancy and height, permitted openings, construction types, protection of steel members, and fire resistance ratings for floors, walls, columns and arches.
This document outlines acceptable solutions for fire protection, occupant safety and accessibility within buildings. It discusses requirements for separating suites with fire separations, hazardous substances and equipment, means of egress, public corridor separations, egress doorways, travel distances, corridors, door swings, doors and door hardware. Key requirements include suites being separated by a 1 hour fire separation, at least two means of egress from rooms and suites over certain sizes or occupant loads, minimum corridor widths, doors swinging in the direction of travel and clear door openings of at least 800mm.
This document outlines requirements for business occupancies. It discusses classification of occupancy and hazard contents, exit details like types of exits permitted and capacity requirements, protection requirements like vertical opening enclosure and interior finishes, and fire protection systems like sprinklers, alarms and hazard separation. It provides specific requirements for means of egress, travel distances, number and arrangement of exits, signage and evacuation plans that must be followed for business occupancy buildings.
The document outlines building code requirements for various structural elements including:
1) Foundations and retaining walls must be designed according to engineering standards and ensure stability of neighboring structures. Excavations must be restored within 48 hours.
2) Veneer and enclosure of vertical openings like elevators must be designed to support loads and withstand stresses.
3) Roof construction must use fire-resistant materials, include attic ventilation and drainage systems, and prevent smoke infiltration.
This document outlines requirements for electrical facilities in housing and small buildings. It covers general requirements including conforming to electrical safety regulations. It requires electrical facilities be provided where electrical services are available. Equipment must not be located in public areas without precautions. Recessed lighting fixtures must be designed for insulated ceilings. Wiring and cables must meet certain flame spread and smoke development standards. It also outlines specific requirements for lighting outlets in various areas like entrances, dwelling units, stairways, basements, storage rooms, garages and public areas. Emergency lighting requirements are also referenced.
This document outlines acceptable solutions for spatial separation and exposure protection in building construction. It provides specifications for limiting the size of unprotected openings in exterior walls based on the wall's limiting distance. It allows increased unprotected opening areas if the openings are protected with fire-rated glass or wired glass assemblies. It also requires protection of structural members, exit facilities, and exterior walls containing combustible insulation near property lines.
This document provides requirements for masonry and concrete chimneys and flues as well as fireplaces. It covers general requirements, chimney flues, chimney lining, construction of chimneys, clearances from combustible materials, and fireplaces. For chimneys, it specifies material standards, joint sealing, size requirements, height above roofs, and cleanout openings. For fireplaces, it addresses liners, wall thickness, fire chamber dimensions, and hearth extension. The document aims to ensure chimneys and fireplaces are constructed safely and perform properly.
This section provides definitions and application of terms used in Section 9.10 regarding fire protection. It outlines requirements for sloped roofs, commissioning of life safety systems, items under Part 3 and Part 6 jurisdiction, occupancy classification, fire resistance and combustibility ratings in relation to occupancy and height, permitted openings, construction types, protection of steel members, and fire resistance ratings for floors, walls, columns and arches.
This document outlines acceptable solutions for fire protection, occupant safety and accessibility within buildings. It discusses requirements for separating suites with fire separations, hazardous substances and equipment, means of egress, public corridor separations, egress doorways, travel distances, corridors, door swings, doors and door hardware. Key requirements include suites being separated by a 1 hour fire separation, at least two means of egress from rooms and suites over certain sizes or occupant loads, minimum corridor widths, doors swinging in the direction of travel and clear door openings of at least 800mm.
This document outlines requirements for business occupancies. It discusses classification of occupancy and hazard contents, exit details like types of exits permitted and capacity requirements, protection requirements like vertical opening enclosure and interior finishes, and fire protection systems like sprinklers, alarms and hazard separation. It provides specific requirements for means of egress, travel distances, number and arrangement of exits, signage and evacuation plans that must be followed for business occupancy buildings.
The document outlines building code requirements for various structural elements including:
1) Foundations and retaining walls must be designed according to engineering standards and ensure stability of neighboring structures. Excavations must be restored within 48 hours.
2) Veneer and enclosure of vertical openings like elevators must be designed to support loads and withstand stresses.
3) Roof construction must use fire-resistant materials, include attic ventilation and drainage systems, and prevent smoke infiltration.
This document outlines requirements for electrical facilities in housing and small buildings. It covers general requirements including conforming to electrical safety regulations. It requires electrical facilities be provided where electrical services are available. Equipment must not be located in public areas without precautions. Recessed lighting fixtures must be designed for insulated ceilings. Wiring and cables must meet certain flame spread and smoke development standards. It also outlines specific requirements for lighting outlets in various areas like entrances, dwelling units, stairways, basements, storage rooms, garages and public areas. Emergency lighting requirements are also referenced.
This document provides requirements for sound control, excavation, and dampproofing, waterproofing, and soil gas control for housing and small buildings. It establishes standards for determining sound transmission class ratings and required sound control locations. It addresses excavation depth, backfill placement, and protection of footings. It requires dampproofing of foundation walls and floors that contact ground. It mandates waterproofing where hydrostatic pressure occurs. It also provides for soil gas control of assemblies separating conditioned indoor space from the ground.
This document provides details on fire safety standards for building construction in India. It outlines four types of construction classified based on their fire resistance ratings. It specifies the minimum fire resistance times for various structural building elements. It also provides tables listing the minimum thicknesses of different wall constructions made of materials like concrete, bricks, blocks etc. to achieve the specified fire resistance ratings. The standard aims to reduce fire spread by requiring structural elements to have adequate fire resistance and limiting the use of easily ignitable materials in wall and ceiling linings.
This document outlines the scope and application of Divisions A, B, and C of the British Columbia Building Code.
Division A contains compliance provisions, objectives, and functional statements. Division B provides acceptable solutions to meet the objectives. Division C covers administrative provisions.
The document also specifies which parts of Division B apply to different building types based on their occupancy classification, building area, and height. It notes exceptions for heritage buildings and provides definitions for terms used in the Code.
This document outlines design requirements for structural materials used in buildings according to the British Columbia Building Code. It specifies that wood, glued-laminated timber, masonry, concrete, steel, aluminum and glass structures must be designed according to relevant Canadian standards. It also requires that structural materials have sufficient capacity and integrity to withstand expected loads, and that materials separating different interior environments or exposed to the exterior resist deterioration.
The proposed amendments to the City of Alamo Heights zoning code are intended to streamline the permitting process for residential construction projects. The amendments further clarify submittal requirements and design standards for single-family homes. Key changes include modifying side yard setback distances, defining how building height is measured, allowing larger garages closer to the rear of homes, and disconnecting utilities during construction on vacant homes. The proposed amendments were reviewed by a citizen committee and boards before being presented to the City Council for consideration and action.
This document outlines requirements for cladding materials used on exterior walls. It specifies that cladding assemblies must comply with specific subsections or Part 5, depending on the cladding material. It provides requirements for protecting walls from precipitation, including having a first and second plane of protection with a capillary break in many cases. It specifies elements that must be included in the second plane of protection such as sheathing membranes, insulating sheathing, flashing, and sealants. It also outlines requirements for attaching cladding materials.
This document provides explanatory material on applying building codes to existing buildings, relocated buildings, and heritage buildings. It states that building codes are most often applied to existing buildings when they undergo renovations, changes in use, or additions. For existing or relocated buildings, a careful analytical process is required to assess the appropriate level of safety. The document provides guidance on alternative compliance methods that can be used to facilitate restoration of heritage buildings while meeting building code objectives.
This document provides information on acceptable solutions for safety measures at construction and demolition sites. It includes sections on objectives and functional statements, protection of the public, and materials, systems and equipment. Specifically, it outlines requirements for fencing and barricades, excavation, use of streets and public property, waste material, and direction of vehicular traffic to ensure safety during construction and demolition projects.
This document provides acceptable solutions for health requirements related to room heights, plumbing facilities, and accessibility in buildings. It includes specifications for water closets, urinals, lavatories, and accessible washrooms. Requirements address the number and design of fixtures, clear floor spaces, grab bars, and controls to accommodate persons in wheelchairs. Fixtures must be located and installed to permit access and independent use by people with disabilities.
This document outlines objectives and functional statements related to building safety and performance in 3 parts:
Part 1 lists objectives for limiting safety risks from fire, structural failure, hazards, unwanted entry, and construction/demolition sites. It also outlines health objectives for indoor/sanitary conditions, noise/vibration, and hazardous substances.
Part 2 describes objectives for accessibility, fire/structural protection of buildings, and energy/water efficiency.
Part 3 states that the functional statements apply to all buildings covered by the code and are limited based on building use and size.
This document provides an overview of safe work practices for house construction. It discusses planning and scheduling work to prevent accidents. Good housekeeping and maintaining clean and organized work areas are important. The document outlines various pre-construction considerations like locating underground utilities, arranging first aid, and ensuring proper fall protection. Specific hazards like asbestos, electrical lines, and excavations are addressed, with guidelines for safely dealing with each. Checklists are provided to help ensure all safety precautions are in place before starting work.
This document discusses the organization and management of project information for construction projects. It notes that construction projects generate large amounts of complex information that must be effectively managed to ensure availability and accuracy. Poor information management can lead to delays, inefficiencies, and project failures. The document outlines different types of information generated during projects, including design documents, schedules, cost estimates, contracts, and more. It discusses challenges around information accuracy, storage, and effective use for decision making. Computerized information systems are presented as an effective way to organize large amounts of project data and generate useful reports.
This document discusses quality control and safety during construction projects. It emphasizes that quality and safety considerations are important for minimizing costs from defects, failures, accidents and injuries. Quality control involves ensuring work conforms to the original design specifications. Total quality control aims for zero defects through measures like design reviews, training, worker involvement and maintaining equipment. Statistical methods are important for quality control because testing entire projects is infeasible, so samples are used and interpreted statistically to determine if work meets standards.
This document discusses cost control, monitoring, and accounting for construction projects. It describes how project budgets are developed from cost estimates to serve as a baseline for tracking financial performance. Simple forecasting methods like linear extrapolation are presented for estimating total costs based on costs to date and work completed. The importance of forecasting future costs rather than just reporting past expenditures is emphasized for effective project management and control. Deviations between budget and forecasts are indicators of potential problems requiring further investigation.
This document discusses cost control, monitoring, and accounting for construction projects. It describes how project budgets are developed from cost estimates to serve as a baseline for tracking financial performance. Simple forecasting methods like linear extrapolation are presented for estimating total costs based on costs to date and work completed. The importance of forecasting future costs rather than just reporting past expenditures is emphasized for effective project management and control. Deviations between budget and forecasts are indicators of potential problems requiring further investigation.
This document discusses advanced scheduling techniques for construction projects. It covers scheduling with uncertain activity durations using techniques like PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and Monte Carlo simulation. PERT uses three estimates for each activity duration to calculate mean and variance, but it focuses only on the critical path and assumes durations are independent. Monte Carlo simulation generates multiple schedules by sampling from activity duration distributions and applying scheduling algorithms. It provides more information about completion time distributions but requires defining duration distributions and correlations. The document also discusses generating random numbers, correlated durations, and time/cost tradeoffs from crashing schedules.
This document discusses construction project scheduling. It explains that scheduling is important to match resources like labor, equipment and materials to tasks over time. Good scheduling can eliminate delays, while poor scheduling can waste resources and delay completion. Formal scheduling methods like critical path scheduling are commonly used. Critical path scheduling identifies the longest sequence of activities to determine the minimum project duration. It calculates earliest and latest start times for activities to identify float and critical activities with no scheduling flexibility.
This document discusses construction planning and the development of construction plans. It covers key concepts like defining work tasks, choosing technologies and construction methods, and developing a work breakdown structure. Developing a good construction plan is important as it forms the basis for budgets, schedules and overall management of the construction project. The plan should define tasks, durations, resources and relationships between tasks. It may also involve choosing technologies, construction methods and organizational structures for the project.
This document discusses construction pricing and contracting. It covers pricing arrangements like competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and speculative residential construction. It also discusses contract provisions for allocating risks between owners and contractors, providing examples of contract language that assign different levels of risk. Finally, it addresses risks and incentives related to construction quality and how owners and contractors share these risks.
- Investment in constructed facilities represents costs upfront that return benefits over the long term use of the facility, requiring financing to bridge this gap.
- There are various institutional arrangements for facility financing depending on the type of owner (private corporations, public projects, etc.) and the type of facility.
- Alternative financing plans can be evaluated using techniques like adjusted net present value that consider the combined effects of operating and financing cash flows over time. The costs, flexibility, and availability of reserves of different plans are important to evaluate.
This document discusses economic evaluation methods for facility investments. It covers the project life cycle and concepts of economic feasibility such as cash flows, opportunity costs, and minimum attractive rates of return. It also describes methods of economic evaluation including net present value, equivalent uniform annual value, benefit-cost ratio, and internal rate of return. The document discusses factors that affect cash flows such as depreciation, taxes, and risk. It also covers how interest rates impact the costs of capital for long-term investments. Finally, it defines various investment profit measures used in economic evaluations.
This document discusses economic evaluation methods for facility investments. It covers the project life cycle and concepts of economic feasibility such as cash flows, opportunity costs, and minimum attractive rates of return. It also describes methods of economic evaluation including net present value, equivalent uniform annual value, benefit-cost ratio, and internal rate of return. The document discusses factors that affect cash flows such as depreciation, taxes, and risk. It also covers how interest rates impact the costs of capital for long-term investments. Finally, it defines various investment profit measures used in economic evaluations.
This document provides requirements for sound control, excavation, and dampproofing, waterproofing, and soil gas control for housing and small buildings. It establishes standards for determining sound transmission class ratings and required sound control locations. It addresses excavation depth, backfill placement, and protection of footings. It requires dampproofing of foundation walls and floors that contact ground. It mandates waterproofing where hydrostatic pressure occurs. It also provides for soil gas control of assemblies separating conditioned indoor space from the ground.
This document provides details on fire safety standards for building construction in India. It outlines four types of construction classified based on their fire resistance ratings. It specifies the minimum fire resistance times for various structural building elements. It also provides tables listing the minimum thicknesses of different wall constructions made of materials like concrete, bricks, blocks etc. to achieve the specified fire resistance ratings. The standard aims to reduce fire spread by requiring structural elements to have adequate fire resistance and limiting the use of easily ignitable materials in wall and ceiling linings.
This document outlines the scope and application of Divisions A, B, and C of the British Columbia Building Code.
Division A contains compliance provisions, objectives, and functional statements. Division B provides acceptable solutions to meet the objectives. Division C covers administrative provisions.
The document also specifies which parts of Division B apply to different building types based on their occupancy classification, building area, and height. It notes exceptions for heritage buildings and provides definitions for terms used in the Code.
This document outlines design requirements for structural materials used in buildings according to the British Columbia Building Code. It specifies that wood, glued-laminated timber, masonry, concrete, steel, aluminum and glass structures must be designed according to relevant Canadian standards. It also requires that structural materials have sufficient capacity and integrity to withstand expected loads, and that materials separating different interior environments or exposed to the exterior resist deterioration.
The proposed amendments to the City of Alamo Heights zoning code are intended to streamline the permitting process for residential construction projects. The amendments further clarify submittal requirements and design standards for single-family homes. Key changes include modifying side yard setback distances, defining how building height is measured, allowing larger garages closer to the rear of homes, and disconnecting utilities during construction on vacant homes. The proposed amendments were reviewed by a citizen committee and boards before being presented to the City Council for consideration and action.
This document outlines requirements for cladding materials used on exterior walls. It specifies that cladding assemblies must comply with specific subsections or Part 5, depending on the cladding material. It provides requirements for protecting walls from precipitation, including having a first and second plane of protection with a capillary break in many cases. It specifies elements that must be included in the second plane of protection such as sheathing membranes, insulating sheathing, flashing, and sealants. It also outlines requirements for attaching cladding materials.
This document provides explanatory material on applying building codes to existing buildings, relocated buildings, and heritage buildings. It states that building codes are most often applied to existing buildings when they undergo renovations, changes in use, or additions. For existing or relocated buildings, a careful analytical process is required to assess the appropriate level of safety. The document provides guidance on alternative compliance methods that can be used to facilitate restoration of heritage buildings while meeting building code objectives.
This document provides information on acceptable solutions for safety measures at construction and demolition sites. It includes sections on objectives and functional statements, protection of the public, and materials, systems and equipment. Specifically, it outlines requirements for fencing and barricades, excavation, use of streets and public property, waste material, and direction of vehicular traffic to ensure safety during construction and demolition projects.
This document provides acceptable solutions for health requirements related to room heights, plumbing facilities, and accessibility in buildings. It includes specifications for water closets, urinals, lavatories, and accessible washrooms. Requirements address the number and design of fixtures, clear floor spaces, grab bars, and controls to accommodate persons in wheelchairs. Fixtures must be located and installed to permit access and independent use by people with disabilities.
This document outlines objectives and functional statements related to building safety and performance in 3 parts:
Part 1 lists objectives for limiting safety risks from fire, structural failure, hazards, unwanted entry, and construction/demolition sites. It also outlines health objectives for indoor/sanitary conditions, noise/vibration, and hazardous substances.
Part 2 describes objectives for accessibility, fire/structural protection of buildings, and energy/water efficiency.
Part 3 states that the functional statements apply to all buildings covered by the code and are limited based on building use and size.
This document provides an overview of safe work practices for house construction. It discusses planning and scheduling work to prevent accidents. Good housekeeping and maintaining clean and organized work areas are important. The document outlines various pre-construction considerations like locating underground utilities, arranging first aid, and ensuring proper fall protection. Specific hazards like asbestos, electrical lines, and excavations are addressed, with guidelines for safely dealing with each. Checklists are provided to help ensure all safety precautions are in place before starting work.
This document discusses the organization and management of project information for construction projects. It notes that construction projects generate large amounts of complex information that must be effectively managed to ensure availability and accuracy. Poor information management can lead to delays, inefficiencies, and project failures. The document outlines different types of information generated during projects, including design documents, schedules, cost estimates, contracts, and more. It discusses challenges around information accuracy, storage, and effective use for decision making. Computerized information systems are presented as an effective way to organize large amounts of project data and generate useful reports.
This document discusses quality control and safety during construction projects. It emphasizes that quality and safety considerations are important for minimizing costs from defects, failures, accidents and injuries. Quality control involves ensuring work conforms to the original design specifications. Total quality control aims for zero defects through measures like design reviews, training, worker involvement and maintaining equipment. Statistical methods are important for quality control because testing entire projects is infeasible, so samples are used and interpreted statistically to determine if work meets standards.
This document discusses cost control, monitoring, and accounting for construction projects. It describes how project budgets are developed from cost estimates to serve as a baseline for tracking financial performance. Simple forecasting methods like linear extrapolation are presented for estimating total costs based on costs to date and work completed. The importance of forecasting future costs rather than just reporting past expenditures is emphasized for effective project management and control. Deviations between budget and forecasts are indicators of potential problems requiring further investigation.
This document discusses cost control, monitoring, and accounting for construction projects. It describes how project budgets are developed from cost estimates to serve as a baseline for tracking financial performance. Simple forecasting methods like linear extrapolation are presented for estimating total costs based on costs to date and work completed. The importance of forecasting future costs rather than just reporting past expenditures is emphasized for effective project management and control. Deviations between budget and forecasts are indicators of potential problems requiring further investigation.
This document discusses advanced scheduling techniques for construction projects. It covers scheduling with uncertain activity durations using techniques like PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and Monte Carlo simulation. PERT uses three estimates for each activity duration to calculate mean and variance, but it focuses only on the critical path and assumes durations are independent. Monte Carlo simulation generates multiple schedules by sampling from activity duration distributions and applying scheduling algorithms. It provides more information about completion time distributions but requires defining duration distributions and correlations. The document also discusses generating random numbers, correlated durations, and time/cost tradeoffs from crashing schedules.
This document discusses construction project scheduling. It explains that scheduling is important to match resources like labor, equipment and materials to tasks over time. Good scheduling can eliminate delays, while poor scheduling can waste resources and delay completion. Formal scheduling methods like critical path scheduling are commonly used. Critical path scheduling identifies the longest sequence of activities to determine the minimum project duration. It calculates earliest and latest start times for activities to identify float and critical activities with no scheduling flexibility.
This document discusses construction planning and the development of construction plans. It covers key concepts like defining work tasks, choosing technologies and construction methods, and developing a work breakdown structure. Developing a good construction plan is important as it forms the basis for budgets, schedules and overall management of the construction project. The plan should define tasks, durations, resources and relationships between tasks. It may also involve choosing technologies, construction methods and organizational structures for the project.
This document discusses construction pricing and contracting. It covers pricing arrangements like competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and speculative residential construction. It also discusses contract provisions for allocating risks between owners and contractors, providing examples of contract language that assign different levels of risk. Finally, it addresses risks and incentives related to construction quality and how owners and contractors share these risks.
- Investment in constructed facilities represents costs upfront that return benefits over the long term use of the facility, requiring financing to bridge this gap.
- There are various institutional arrangements for facility financing depending on the type of owner (private corporations, public projects, etc.) and the type of facility.
- Alternative financing plans can be evaluated using techniques like adjusted net present value that consider the combined effects of operating and financing cash flows over time. The costs, flexibility, and availability of reserves of different plans are important to evaluate.
This document discusses economic evaluation methods for facility investments. It covers the project life cycle and concepts of economic feasibility such as cash flows, opportunity costs, and minimum attractive rates of return. It also describes methods of economic evaluation including net present value, equivalent uniform annual value, benefit-cost ratio, and internal rate of return. The document discusses factors that affect cash flows such as depreciation, taxes, and risk. It also covers how interest rates impact the costs of capital for long-term investments. Finally, it defines various investment profit measures used in economic evaluations.
This document discusses economic evaluation methods for facility investments. It covers the project life cycle and concepts of economic feasibility such as cash flows, opportunity costs, and minimum attractive rates of return. It also describes methods of economic evaluation including net present value, equivalent uniform annual value, benefit-cost ratio, and internal rate of return. The document discusses factors that affect cash flows such as depreciation, taxes, and risk. It also covers how interest rates impact the costs of capital for long-term investments. Finally, it defines various investment profit measures used in economic evaluations.
This document discusses approaches to cost estimation for construction projects. There are three main approaches: production function, which relates output to inputs like labor and materials; empirical cost inference, which uses statistical techniques to relate cost to key project characteristics; and unit costs for bills of quantities, which assigns a unit cost to each component or task. Cost estimates serve design, bid, or control functions and vary in accuracy depending on the project stage. Design estimates include screening, preliminary, and detailed estimates. Bid estimates are based on subcontractor quotes, quantity takeoffs, or construction procedures. Control estimates are for budgeting and monitoring costs during construction.
- Labor productivity is typically lower for larger, more complex construction projects due to logistical challenges and workers needing time to adjust to new environments.
- A contractor has established a base labor productivity for jobs requiring 500,000 labor hours under standard conditions.
- For smaller jobs of 400,000 hours, productivity is 110% of the base.
- The relationship between job size and productivity is assumed to be linear from 300,000 to 700,000 hours.
- A new job requiring 650,000 hours would have a labor productivity index of 105% based on its position in the linear relationship.
The document discusses design and construction as an integrated system. It argues that design and construction should be viewed as interconnected processes. In an integrated approach, design and construction planning can proceed simultaneously, examining alternatives that are beneficial from both perspectives. This allows revisions to be avoided and constructability reviews to be conducted throughout the project lifecycle. The document also provides examples of innovative structural designs for buildings and the importance of technological feasibility analysis for new designs.
1. Project management involves coordinating resources to achieve objectives within constraints like scope, cost, time and quality. It applies management techniques from general business to specialized projects.
2. Construction project management encompasses setting objectives and plans, efficiently using resources, implementing operations, and developing communications. It focuses on integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk and procurement.
3. Strategic planning and project prioritization consider market demands and resource constraints. Owners influence construction costs most during early planning and feasibility studies.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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2. DIVISION B – ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS
Part 3 — Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and
Accessibility Section
3.2. Building Fire Safety
3.2.1. GENERAL
3.2.1.1. Exceptions in Determining Building Height
1) A roof-top enclosure shall not be considered as a
storey in calculating the building height if the roof-top
enclosure is
a) provided for elevator machinery, a stairway or a
service room, and b) used for no purpose other than for
service to the building.
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2) Space under tiers of seats in a building of the arena
type shall not be considered as adding to the building
height provided the space is used only for dressing
rooms, concession stands and similar purposes
incidental to the major occupancy of the building.
3) Except as required by Sentence (5), a mezzanine
need not be considered as a storey in calculating the
building height, provided
a) not less than 60% of the horizontal plane separating
the mezzanine from the room or floor space in which it
is located is open, and
b) except as permitted in Sentences (7) and
3.3.2.12.(3), the space above the mezzanine is used as
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a visually open area without partitions or subdividing
walls higher than 1 070 mm above the mezzanine floor.
(See Appendix A)
4) Except as required by Sentence (5), the space above
a mezzanine need not be considered as a storey in
calculating the building height, provided
a) the aggregate area of mezzanines that are not
superimposed and do not meet the conditions of
Sentence (3) does not exceed 10% of the floor area in
which they are located, and
b) the area of a mezzanine in a suite does not exceed
10% of the area of that suite (see Appendix A) .
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5) Except as permitted by Sentence (6), each level of
mezzanine that is partly or wholly superimposed above
the first level of mezzanine shall be considered as a
storey in calculating the building height.
6) Platforms intended solely for periodic inspection and
elevated maintenance catwalks need not be considered
as floor assemblies or mezzanines for the purpose of
calculating building height, provided
a) they are not used for storage, and
b) they are constructed with noncombustible materials,
unless the building is permitted to be of combustible
construction.
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7) The space above a mezzanine conforming to
Sentence (3) is permitted to include an enclosed space
whose area does not exceed 10% of the horizontal
plane separating the mezzanine from the room or floor
space in which the mezzanine is located provided the
enclosed space does not obstruct visual communication
between the open space above the mezzanine and the
room in which it is located.(See A-3.2.1.1.(3) in
Appendix A.)
8) A service space in which facilities are included to
permit a person to enter and to undertake maintenance
and other operations pertaining to building services
from within the service space need not be considered a
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storey if it conforms to Articles 3.2.5.14. and 3.3.1.24.,
and Sentences 3.2.4.19.(10), 3.2.7.3.(2), 3.3.1.3.(7),
3.4.2.4.(3) and 3.4.4.4.(9). (See Appendix A.)
3.2.1.2. Storage Garage Considered as a Separate
Building
1) A basement used primarily as a storage garage is
permitted to be considered as a separate building for
the purposes of Subsection 3.2.2., provided the floor
and roof assemblies above the basement and the
exterior walls of the basement above the adjoining
ground level are constructed as fire separations of
noncombustible construction having a fire-resistance
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rating not less than 2 h and protected in conformance
with Clause 3.1.10.2.(4)(a), except as permitted by
Sentence (2). (See A-3.1.10.2.(4) in Appendix A.)
2) The exterior wall of a basement that is required to be
a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating in
accordance with Sentence (1) is permitted to be
penetrated by openings that are not protected by
closures provided
a) the storage garage is sprinklered throughout,
b) every opening in the exterior wall is separated from
storeys above the opening by a projection of the floor or
roof assembly above the basement, extending not less
than
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i) 1 m beyond the exterior face of the storage
garage if the upper storeys are required to be of
noncombustible construction, or
ii) 2 m beyond the exterior face of the storage
garage if the upper storeys are permitted to be of
combustible construction, or
c) the exterior walls of any storeys located above the
floor or roof assembly referred to in Sentence (1) are
recessed behind the outer edge of the assembly by not
less than
i) 1 m if the upper storeys are required to be of
noncombustible construction, or
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ii) 2 m if the upper storeys are permitted to be of
combustible construction.
3) The floor or roof assembly projection referred to in
Clause (2)(b) shall have a fire-resistance rating not less
than 2 h and shall have no openings within the
projection.
3.2.1.3. Roof Considered as a Wall
1) For the purposes of this Section any part of a roof
that is pitched at an angle of 60° or more to the
horizontal and is adjacent to a space intended for
occupancy within a building shall be considered as part
of an exterior wall of the building.
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3.2.1.4. Floor Assembly over Basement
1) Except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.47.(3),
3.2.2.48.(3), 3.2.2.49.(3), 3.2.2.50.(5), 3.2.2.51.(3),
3.2.2.52.(3) or 3.2.2.53.(3), a floor assembly
immediately above a basement shall be constructed as
a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating
conforming to the requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to
3.2.2.88. for a floor assembly, but not less than 45 min.
2) All loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting
a floor assembly immediately above a basement shall
have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required
by Sentence (1) for the floor assembly.
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3.2.1.5. Fire Containment in Basements
1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and
3.2.2.15.(3), in a building in which an automatic
sprinkler system is not required to be installed by Article
3.2.2.18., every basement shall
a) be sprinklered throughout, or
b) be subdivided into fire compartments not more than
600 m2 in area by a fire separation having a fire-
resistance rating not less than that required for the floor
assembly immediately above the basement.
2) An open-air storey need not conform to Sentence (1).
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3.2.1.6. Mezzanines
1) The floor assembly of a mezzanine that is required to
be considered as a storey in calculating the building
height shall be constructed in conformance with the fire
separation requirements for floor assemblies stated in
Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88.
3.2.2. BUILDING SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION
RELATIVE TO OCCUPANCY
3.2.2.1. Application
1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.3., a building
shall be constructed in conformance with this
Subsection to prevent fire spread and collapse caused
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by the effects of fire. (See Subsection 3.1.3. for fire
separations between major occupancies.)
3.2.2.2. Special and Unusual Structures
1) A structure that cannot be identified with the
characteristics of a building in Articles 3.2.2.20. to
3.2.2.88. shall be protected against fire spread and
collapse in conformance with good fire protection
engineering practice. (See Appendix A.) (See also A-3
and A-3.2.5.12.(1) in Appendix A.)
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3.2.2.3. Exceptions to Structural Fire Protection
1) Fire protection is not required for
a) steel lintels above openings not more than 2 m wide
in loadbearing walls and not more than 3 m wide in non-
loadbearing walls,
b) steel lintels above openings more than 2 m wide in
loadbearing walls and more than 3 m wide in non-
loadbearing walls provided the lintels are supported at
intervals of not more than 2 m by structural members
with the required fire-resistance rating,
c) the bottom flanges of shelf angles and plates that are
not a part of the structural frame,
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d) steel members for framework around elevator
hoistway doorways, steel for the support of elevator and
dumbwaiter guides, counterweights and other similar
equipment, that are entirely enclosed in a hoistway and
are not a part of the structural frame of the building,
e) steel members of stairways and escalators that are
not a part of the structural frame of a building,
f) steel members of porches, exterior balconies, exterior
stairways, fire escapes, cornices, marquees and other
similar appurtenances, provided they are outside an
exterior wall of a building, and
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g) loadbearing steel or concrete members wholly or
partly outside a building face in a building not more than
4 storeys in building height and classified as Group A,
B, C, D or F, Division 3 major occupancy provided the
members are
i) not less than 1 m away from any unprotected
opening in an exterior wall, or
ii) shielded from heat radiation in the event of a
fire within the building by construction that will
provide the same degree of protection that would
be necessary if the member was located inside
the building, with the protection extending on
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either side of the member a distance equal to the
projection of the member from the face of the
wall. (See also Article 3.2.3.9.)
3.2.2.4. Buildings with Multiple Major Occupancies
1) The requirements restricting fire spread and collapse
for a building of a single major occupancy classification
are provided in this Subsection according to its building
height and building area.
2) If a building contains more than one major
occupancy, classified in more than one Group or
Division, the requirements of this Subsection
concerning building size and construction relative to
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major occupancy shall apply according to Articles
3.2.2.5. to 3.2.2.8.
3.2.2.5. Applicable Building Height and Area
1) In determining the fire safety requirements of a
building in relation to each of the major occupancies
contained therein, the building height and building
area of the entire building shall be used. 3.2.2.6.
Multiple Major Occupancies
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.7. and 3.2.2.8.,
in a building containing more than one major
occupancy, the requirements of this Subsection for the
most restricted major occupancy contained shall apply
to the whole building.
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3.2.2.7. Superimposed Major Occupancies
1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.8. and as
required by Sentence 3.2.2.18.(2), in a building in which
one major occupancy is located entirely above another
major occupancy, the requirements in this Subsection
for each portion of the building containing a major
occupancy shall apply to that portion as if the entire
building was of that major occupancy.
2) If one major occupancy is located above another
major occupancy, the fire-resistance rating of the floor
assembly between the major occupancies shall be
determined on the basis of the requirements of this
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Subsection for the lower major occupancy. (See also
Article 3.1.3.1.)
3.2.2.8. Exceptions for Major Occupancies
1) In a building in which the aggregate area of all major
occupancies in a particular Group or Division is not
more than 10% of the floor area of the storey in which
they are located, these major occupancies need not be
considered as major occupancies for the purposes of
this Subsection, provided they are not classified as
Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancies.
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3.2.2.9. Crawl Spaces
1) For the purposes of Articles 3.1.11.6., 3.2.1.4. and
3.2.1.5., a crawl space shall be considered as a
basement if it is
a) more than 1.8 m high between the lowest part of the
floor assembly and the ground or other surface below,
b) used for any occupancy,
c) used for the passage of flue pipes, or
d) used as a plenum in combustible construction.
2) A floor assembly immediately above a crawl space is
not required to be constructed as a fire separation and
is not required to have a fire-resistance rating provided
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the crawl space is not required to be considered as a
basement by Sentence (1).
3.2.2.10. Streets
1) Every building shall face a street located in
conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.5.4.
and 3.2.5.5. for access routes.
2) For the purposes of Subsections 3.2.2. and 3.2.5. an
access route conforming to Subsection 3.2.5. is
permitted to be considered as a street.
3) A building is considered to face 2 streets provided
not less than 50% of the building perimeter is located
within 15 m of the street or streets.
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4) A building is considered to face 3 streets provided
not less than 75% of the building perimeter is located
within 15 m of the street or streets.
5) Enclosed spaces, tunnels, bridges and similar
structures, even though used for vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, are not considered as streets for the purpose of
this Part.
3.2.2.11. Exterior Balconies
1) An exterior balcony shall be constructed in
accordance with the type of construction required by
Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88., as applicable to the
occupancy classification of the building.
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3.2.2.12. Exterior Passageways
1) An elevated exterior passageway used as part of a
means of egress shall conform to the requirements of
Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88. for mezzanines.
3.2.2.13. Occupancy on Roof
1) A portion of a roof that supports an occupancy shall
be constructed in conformance with the fire separation
requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88. for floor
assemblies, and not the fire-resistance rating for roof
assemblies.
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3.2.2.14. Roof-Top Enclosures
1) A roof-top enclosure for elevator machinery or for a
service room shall be constructed in accordance with
the type of construction required by Articles 3.2.2.20. to
3.2.2.88.
2) A roof-top enclosure for elevator machinery or for a
service room, not more than one storey high, is not
required to have a fire-resistance rating.
3) A roof-top enclosure for a stairway shall be
constructed in accordance with the type of construction
required by Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88.
4) A roof-top enclosure for a stairway need not have a f
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ire-resistance rating nor be constructed as a fire
separation.
3.2.2.15. Storeys below Ground
1) If a building is erected entirely below the adjoining
finished ground level and does not extend more than
one storey below that ground level, the minimum
precautions against fire spread and collapse shall be
the same as are required for basements under a
building of 1 storey in building height having the same
occupancy and building area.
2) If any portion of a building is erected entirely below
the adjoining finished ground level and extends more
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than one storey below that ground level, the following
minimum precautions against fire spread and collapse
shall be taken:
a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), the basements
shall be sprinklered throughout,
b) a floor assembly below the ground level shall be
constructed as a fire separation with a fire-resistance
rating not less than
i) 3 h if the basements are used as Group E or
Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancies, or
ii) 2 h if the basements are not used as Group E
or Group F, Division 1 or 2 occupancies, and
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c) all loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have
a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
construction that they support.
3) If the first storey of a building is not required to be
sprinklered, sprinklers are not required in the storey
immediately below the first storey provided the storey
below
a) contains only residential occupancies, and
b) has at least one unobstructed access opening
conforming to Sentence 3.2.5.1.(2) installed on that
storey for each 15 m of wall length in at least one wall
required by this Subsection to face a street.
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3.2.2.16. Heavy Timber Roof Permitted
1) Unless otherwise permitted by Articles 3.2.2.20. to
3.2.2.88., a roof assembly in a building up to 2 storeys
in building height is permitted to be of heavy timber
construction regardless of building area or type of
construction required, provided the building is
sprinklered throughout.
2) If Sentence (1) permits a roof assembly to be of
heavy timber construction, structural members in the
storey immediately below the roof assembly are
permitted to be of heavy timber construction.
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3.2.2.17. Arena-Type Building Roof Assembly
1) The requirements for a roof assembly to have a fire-
resistance rating are permitted to be waived for a
gymnasium, a swimming pool, an arena, or a rink if no
part of the roof assembly is less than 6 m above the
main floor or balcony and the roof carries no loads other
than normal roof loads, including permanent access
walks, and ventilating, sound and lighting equipment,
except that the restriction concerning minimum distance
shall not apply to
a) an inclined and stepped floor ascending from the
main floor which is used for seating purposes only, or
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b) a balcony used for seating purposes only.
3.2.2.18. Automatic Sprinkler System Required
2) If a storey in a building or a floor area is required to
have an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
in accordance with one or more of Articles 3.2.2.20. to
3.2.2.88. or Section 3.3., the automatic sprinkler system
shall also be installed throughout all lower storeys in the
building notwithstanding permission in Articles 3.2.2.20.
to 3.2.2.88. to construct one or more of those storeys
without installing automatic sprinkler protection. (See
Appendix A.)
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3.2.2.19. Buildings Containing Impeded Egress
Zones
1) A building containing an impeded egress zone and
conforming to the appropriate requirements of Articles
3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.88. is not required to conform to the
requirements of Articles 3.2.2.36. and 3.2.2.37. for a
Group B, Division 1 major occupancy provided
a) the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height,
c) it does not include
i) a contained use area,
ii) sleeping accommodation,
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iii) a high-hazard industrial occupancy, or
iv) a mercantile occupancy,
d) the building area is not more than 6 400 m2 if the
building includes a medium-hazard industrial
occupancy,
e) the impeded egress zone does not extend beyond
the boundaries of the fire compartment in which it is
located, and f) the occupant load of the impeded egress
zone is not more than 100.
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3.2.2.20. Group A, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.21. and
3.2.2.22., a building classified as Group A, Division 1
shall conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and a) except as permitted by Sentences
3.2.2.7.(1) and 3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be
sprinklered throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
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c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.21. Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited
Area, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 1 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height,
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c) it has less than 40% of the area of the building as 2
storeys for the purpose of
i) development of productions, including
preparation of scenery and costumes and
rehearsal of performers,
ii) organization of performers, scenery and sound
equipment, iii) preparation by performers for a
performance,
iv) managerial functions, or
v) toilets, rest rooms and similar public facilities,
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d) it has no occupancy above or below the auditorium
other than one which serves it or is dependent on it,
e) it is not more than 600 m2 in building area, and
f) the occupant load is not more than 600.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of heavy timber construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations
i) with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or
ii) of heavy timber construction, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall
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i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than that
required for the supported assembly, or
ii) be of heavy timber construction.
3.2.2.22. Group A, Division 1, One Storey,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 1 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height,
c) no part of an auditorium floor is more than 5 m above
or below grade,
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d) no occupancy is above or below the auditorium other
than one which serves it or is dependent on it, and
e) the occupant load of the auditorium floor is not more
than 300.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly, or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
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c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a
fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that required for the fire separation.
3.2.2.23. Group A, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.24. to 3.2.2.28.,
a building classified as Group A, Division 2 shall
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conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
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fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.24. Group A, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Any
Area, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2, that is
not limited by building area, is permitted to conform to
Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout, and
b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
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construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.25. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
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b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.25.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in
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building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to
be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as
a fire-retardant- treated wood roof system conforming to
Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than
i) 800 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 1 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 1 200 m2 if facing 3 streets, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches support ing
an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating
shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
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ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3.2.2.26. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys,
Increased Area, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 4 800 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 2 400 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
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ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3.2.2.27. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction, used singly or in
combination, provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
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i) 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height with no
basement,
ii) 1 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
iii) 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
3.2.2.28. Group A, Division 2, One Storey
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction, used singly or in
combination, provided
a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
b) except as permitted by Sentence (2), it has a building
area not more than
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i) 400 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 500 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 600 m2 if facing 3 streets.
2) In a building referred to in Sentence (1) without a
basement, the building area limits of Sentence (1) are
permitted to be doubled provided a fire separation with
a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h is used to
separate the building into fire compartments, each one
of which does not exceed the limits of Clause (1)(b).
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3.2.2.29. Group A, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.30. to 3.2.2.34.,
a building classified as Group A, Division 3 shall
conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
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c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.30. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.30.
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2) Except as permitted by Clauses (c) and (d), the
building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of
noncombustible construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
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b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h,
c) roof assemblies shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of heavy timber construction, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly, except that arches and structural
members within the storey immediately below a roof
assembly are permitted to be of heavy timber
construction.
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3) If intended for occasional use for trade shows and
similar exhibition purposes, a building referred to in
Sentence (1) that is more than 1 500 m2 in
building area shall be sprinklered throughout.
3.2.2.31. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
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c) it has a building area not more than
i) 12 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 6 000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
2) Except as permitted by Clause (c) and Article
3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall
be of noncombustible construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
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supported assembly, except that arches are permitted
to be of heavy timber construction.
3.2.2.32. Group A, Division 3, One Storey, Increased
Area
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 3 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 3 600 m2 if facing 3 streets.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
b) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, except that the fire-resistance rating is permitted to
be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as
a fire-retardant-treated wood roof system conforming to
Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than
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i) 1 200 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 1 500 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 1 800 m2 if facing 3 streets, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3) If intended for occasional use for trade shows and
similar exhibition purposes, a building referred to in
Sentence (1) that is more than 1 500 m2 in building
area shall be sprinklered throughout.
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3.2.2.33. Group A, Division 3, One Storey,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in
combination provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 7 200 m2.
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3.2.2.34. Group A, Division 3, One Storey
1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in
combination provided
a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than
i) 1 000 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 1 250 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 1 500 m2 if facing 3 streets.
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3.2.2.35. Group A, Division 4
1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), a
building classified as Group A, Division 4 shall be of
noncombustible construction.
2) Roof assemblies and supporting arches and columns
are permitted to be of heavy timber construction.
3) A building classified as Group A, Division 4 is
permitted to be of combustible construction provided
a) the occupant load is less than 1 500, and
b) the building has a limiting distance not less than 6m.
4) Sprinklers shall be installed in all spaces below tiers
of seats in a building classified as Group A, Division 4 if
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those spaces are used for occupancy. (See Appendix
A.)
3.2.2.36. Group B, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.37., a building
classified as Group B, Division 1 shall conform to
Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
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b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.37. Group B, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 1 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
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b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 1 storey in building height,
ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in
building height, or
iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building
height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
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a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.38. Group B, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.39. to 3.2.2.41.,
a building classified as Group B, Division 2 shall
conform to Sentence (2).
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2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.39. Group B, Division 2, up to 3 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 1 storey in building height,
ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in
building height, or
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iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building
height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.40. Group B, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 1 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.41. Group B, Division 2, One Storey,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction, used singly or in
combination, provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 500 m2.
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3.2.2.42. Group B, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.43. to 3.2.2.46.,
a building classified as Group B, Division 3 shall
conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a
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fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.43. Group B, Division 3, up to 3 Storeys
(Noncombustible), Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
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b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 1 storey in building height,
ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in
building height, or
iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in
building height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
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a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.44. Group B, Division 3, up to 3 Storeys,
Sprinklered
A building classified as Group B, Division 3 is permitted
to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 5 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 2 700 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or
iii) 1 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction, used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.45. Group B, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 1 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction, used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.46. Group B, Division 3, One Storey,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group B, Division 3 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction, used singly or in
combination, provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 600 m2.
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3.2.2.47. Group C, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.48. to 3.2.2.53.,
a building classified as Group C shall conform to
Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
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b) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
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rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations.
3.2.2.48. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 2 storeys in building height,
ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 3 storeys in
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building height,
iii) not more than 9 000 m2 if 4 storeys in building
height,
iv) not more than 7 200 m2 if 5 storeys in building
height, or
v) not more than 6 000 m2 if 6 storeys in building
height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a
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fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations.
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3.2.2.49. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Noncombustible
Construction
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided a) it is not more than
3 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.49.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of
noncombustible construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h,
c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations.
3.2.2.50. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
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b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a maximum height of less than 18 m measured
between grade and the uppermost floor level of the top
storey, and
d) it has a building area not more than
i) 7 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 3 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,
iii) 2 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height,
iv) 1 800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height,
v) 1 440 m2 if 5 storeys in building height, or
vi) 1 200 m2 if 6 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences (5) and (6), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3) Except as required in Sentence (4), a building
referred to in Subclause (1) (d)(v) or (d)(vi) shall have
an exterior wall assembly
a) protected by noncombustible cladding
b) protected by cladding of fire-retardant-treated wood
that has been conditioned in conformance with ASTM D
2898, “Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-
Treated Wood for Fire Testing,” before being tested in
accordance with CAN/ULC-S102, “Standard Method of
Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials and Assemblies,” or
c) the interior surfaces of which are protected by a
thermal barrier conforming to Sentence 3.1.5.12.(3) and
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that satisfies the criteria of Sentences 3.1.5.5.(3) and
(4) when subjected to testing in conformance with
CAN/ULC-S134, “Fire Test of Exterior Wall
Assemblies.”
4) The solutions described in Clauses (3)(b) and Clause
(c) are not permitted where an exposing building face is
required by Article 3.2.3.7. to have noncombustible
cladding.
5) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
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within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations.
6) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above
another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor
assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
3.2.2.51. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Increased Area
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
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b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.51.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h,
c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns, and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations.
4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above
another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor
assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
3.2.2.52. Group C, up to 3 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
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conform to Sentence (2) provided a) it is not more than
3 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.52.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min but need not be constructed
as fire separations.
4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above
another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor
assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
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3.2.2.53. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 5 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 2 700 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or
iii) 1 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor
assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have
more than one storey, subject to the requirements of
Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including
floors over basements, which are entirely contained
within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min but need not be constructed
as fire separations.
4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above
another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor
assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
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3.2.2.54. Group D, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.55. to 3.2.2.61.,
a building classified as Group D shall conform to
Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and a) except as permitted by Sentences
3.2.2.7.(1) and 3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be
sprinklered throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
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c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.55. Group D, up to 6 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.55.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of
noncombustible construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h,
c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, except that in a building not more than 1
storey in building height this requirement is waived, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.56. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 2 storeys in building height,
ii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in
building height,
iii) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in
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building height,
iv) not more than 8 640 m2 if 5 storeys in building
height, or
v) not more than 7 200 m2 if 6 storeys in building
height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
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c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.57. Group D, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 3 600 m2.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
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construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.58. Group D, up to 3 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
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b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.58.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in
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building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to
be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as
a fire-retardant- treated wood roof system conforming to
Article 3.1.14.1. and the building area is not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 3 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 3 600 m2 if facing 3 streets, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.59. Group D, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 14 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 7 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or
iii) 4 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
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i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3.2.2.60. Group D, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.60.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.61. Group D, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 3 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 2 400 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.62. Group E, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.63. to 3.2.2.67.,
a building classified as Group E shall conform to
Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a
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fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.63. Group E, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
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b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 1 800 m2.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.64. Group E, up to 3 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.64.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 45 min, except that in a building not more than
1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is
permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is of
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noncombustible construction or is constructed as a fire-
retardant- treated wood roof system conforming to
Article 3.1.14.1.,
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction, and
e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a
fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that required for the fire separation.
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3.2.2.65. Group E, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 7 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 3 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or
iii) 2 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
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ii) be of noncombustible construction, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a
fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that required for the fire separation.
3.2.2.66. Group E, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.66.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.67. Group E, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group E is permitted to
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
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3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 3 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
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supported assembly.
3.2.2.68. Group F, Division 1, up to 4 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.69. to 3.2.2.71.,
a building classified as Group F, Division 1 shall
conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than
i) 9 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 4 500 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,
iii) 3 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or
iv) 2 250 m2 if 4 storeys in building height.
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2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.69. Group F, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 3 600 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or
iii) 1 200 m2 if 3 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of heavy timber construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.70. Group F, Division 1, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
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a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 1 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
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b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3.2.2.71. Group F, Division 1, One Storey
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 is
permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in
combination provided
a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than 800 m2.
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3.2.2.72. Group F, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.73. to 3.2.2.77.,
a building classified as Group F, Division 2 shall
conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 2 h,
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c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.73. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys,
Increased Area, Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
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b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 18 000 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 9 000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,
iii) 6 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or
iv) 4 500 m2 if 4 storeys in building height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
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b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.74. Group F, Division 2, up to 3 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.74.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
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construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in
building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to
be waived provided that the roof assembly is
constructed as a fire-retardant- treated wood roof
system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1.,
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
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ii) be of noncombustible construction, and
e) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a
fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that required for the fire separation.
3.2.2.75. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
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c) it has a building area not more than
i) 9 600 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 4 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,
iii) 3 200 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or
iv) 2 400 m2 if 4 storeys in building height.
2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
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min,
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting a
fire separation shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that required for the fire separation.
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3.2.2.76. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.76.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.77. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 4 500 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 1 800 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.78. Group F, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area,
Sprinklered
1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.79. to 3.2.2.88.,
a building classified as Group F, Division 3 shall
conform to Sentence (2).
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building shall be sprinklered
throughout,
b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a
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fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, except that floor
assemblies are permitted to be fire separations with a
fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h in a storage
garage with all storeys constructed as open-air storeys,
c) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.79. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
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a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.79.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of
noncombustible construction, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h,
c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
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3.2.2.80. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area
i) that is not limited if the building is not more
than 1 storey in building height,
ii) not more than 21 600 m2 if 2 storeys in
building height,
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iii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in
building height,
iv) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in
building height,
v) not more than 8 640 m2 if 5 storeys in building
height, or
vi) not more than 7 200 m2 if 6 storeys in building
height.
2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible
construction, and
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a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-
resistance rating not less than 1 h,
b) mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than 1 h, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a
fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the
supported assembly.
3.2.2.81. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
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b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.81.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min,
c) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, except that in a building not more than 1 storey in
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building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to
be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as
a fire-retardant- treated wood roof system conforming to
Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than
i) 2 400 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 3 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 3 600 m2 if facing 3 streets, and
d) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.82. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 14 400 m2 if 1 storey in building height,
ii) 7 200 m2 if 2 storeys in building height,
iii) 4 800 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, or
iv) 3 600 m2 if 4 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min,
b) mezzanines shall have, if of combustible
construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, and
c) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
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ii) be of noncombustible construction.
3.2.2.83. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than the value in
Table 3.2.2.83.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.84. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than
i) 7 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or
ii) 2 400 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
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2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted
to be of combustible construction or noncombustible
construction used singly or in combination, and
a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of
combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance
rating not less than 45 min, and
b) loadbearing walls, columns and arches supporting an
assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall
i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45
min, or
ii) be of noncombustible construction.
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3.2.2.85. Group F, Division 3, One Storey
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to be of heavy timber construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in
combination provided
a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
b) it has a building area not more than
i) 5 600 m2 if facing one street,
ii) 7 000 m2 if facing 2 streets, or
iii) 8 400 m2 if facing 3 streets.
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3.2.2.86. Group F, Division 3, One Storey,
Sprinklered
1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is
permitted to be of heavy timber construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in
combination provided
a) except as permitted by Sentences 3.2.2.7.(1) and
3.2.2.18.(2), the building is sprinklered throughout,
b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and
c) it has a building area not more than 16 800 m2.