Division B: Part 3: Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility
by Canadian Building Codes

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Introduction
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3.1. General
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3.1.1. Scope and Definitions
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3.1.2. Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy
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3.1.3. Multiple Occupancy Requirements
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3.1.4. Combustible Construction
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3.1.5. Noncombustible Construction
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3.1.6. Tents and Air-Supported Structures
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3.1.7. Fire-Resistance Ratings
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3.1.8. Fire Separations and Closures
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3.1.9. Penetrations in Fire Separations and Fire-Rated Assemblies
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3.1.10. Firewalls
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3.1.11. Fire Blocks in Concealed Spaces
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3.1.12. Flame-Spread Rating and Smoke Developed Classification
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3.1.13. Interior Finish
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3.1.14. Roof Assemblies
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3.1.15. Roof Covering
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3.1.16. Fabrics
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3.1.17. Occupant Load
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3.2. Building Fire Safety
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3.2.1. General
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3.2.2. Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy
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3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
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3.2.4. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
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3.2.5. Provisions for Firefighting
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3.2.6. Additional Requirements for High Buildings
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3.2.7. Lighting and Emergency Power Systems
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3.2.8. Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies
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3.2.9. Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
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3.3. Safety within Floor Areas
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3.3.1. All Floor Areas
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3.3.2. Assembly Occupancy
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3.3.3. Care, Treatment or Detention Occupancies
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3.3.4. Residential Occupancy
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3.3.5. Industrial Occupancy
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3.3.6. Design of Hazardous Areas
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3.4. Exits
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3.4.1. General
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3.4.2. Number and Location of Exits from Floor Areas
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3.4.3. Width and Height of Exits
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3.4.4. Fire Separation of Exits
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3.4.5. Exit Signs
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3.4.6. Types of Exit Facilities
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3.4.7. Fire Escapes
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3.5. Vertical Transportation
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3.5.1. General
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3.5.2. Standards
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3.5.3. Fire Separations
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3.5.4. Dimensions and Signs
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3.6. Service Facilities
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3.6.1. General
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3.6.2. Service Rooms
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3.6.3. Vertical Service Spaces and Service Facilities
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3.6.4. Horizontal Service Spaces and Service Facilities
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3.6.5. Air Duct and Plenum Systems
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3.7. Health Requirements
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3.7.1. Height of Rooms
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3.7.2. Plumbing Facilities
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3.7.3. Medical Gas Piping Systems
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3.8. Accessibility
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3.8.1. Scope
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3.8.2. Application
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3.8.3. Design
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3.9. Self-service Storage Buildings
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3.9.1. General
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3.9.2. Building Fire Safety
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3.9.3. Floor Areas
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3.10. Objectives and Functional Statements
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3.10.1. Objectives and Functional Statements
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Notes to Part 3
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Notes: A-3
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Notes: A-3.1.x
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Notes: A-3.2.x
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Notes: A-3.3.x
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Notes: A-3.4.x
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Notes: A-3.9.x

Division B: Part 3: Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility by Canadian Building Codes

Division B: Part 3: Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility
by Canadian Building Codes