| 3.1.2. |
Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy
(See Note A-3.1.2.) |
| 3.1.2.1. |
Classification of Buildings
- Except as permitted by Articles 3.1.2.3. to 3.1.2.5., every building or part thereof shall be classified according to its major occupancy as belonging to one of the Groups or Divisions described in Table 3.1.2.1. (See Note A-3.1.2.1.(1).)
- A building intended for use by more than one major occupancy shall be classified according to all major occupancies for which it is used or intended to be used.
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| 3.1.2.2. |
Occupancies of Same Classification
- Any building is deemed to be occupied by a single major occupancy, notwithstanding its use for more than one major occupancy, provided that all occupancies are classified as belonging to the same Group classification or, where the Group is divided into Divisions, as belonging to the same Division classification described in Table 3.1.2.1.
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| 3.1.2.3. |
Arena-Type Buildings
- An arena-type building intended for occasional use for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes shall be classified as a Group A, Division 3 occupancy.
(See Note A-3.1.2.3.(1).)
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| 3.1.1.4. |
Police Stations
- A police station with detention quarters is permitted to be classified as a Group B, Division 2 major occupancy provided the station is not more than 1 storey in building height and 600 m2 in building area.
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| 3.1.1.5. |
Convalescent and Children's Custodial Homes
- Convalescent homes and children's custodial homes are permitted to be classified as residential occupancies within the application of Part 3, provided that occupants are ambulatory and live as a single housekeeping unit in a suite with sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons.
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| 3.1.1.6. |
Storage of Combustible Fibres
- Buildings or parts thereof used for the storage of baled combustible fibres shall be classified as medium-hazard industrial occupancies.
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