SECTION 7.3  INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SMOKE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Subsection 7.3.1.  General

7.3.1.1.  Smoke control equipment shall be maintained in a manner that ensures that it is fully operational.

7.3.1.2.  Where smoke control measures contained in Commentary C of NRC, User’s Guide –NBC 1995, “Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility (Part 3)” are used, the inspections and tests shall be carried out as outlined in Section 7.3 of Division B of NRC, “National Fire Code of Canada”.

7.3.1.3.  (1)  Subject to Sentences (2) to (5), where a smoke control system is designed to meet the requirements of the Building Code, the inspections and tests for equipment shall be carried out in accordance with procedures established by the designer of the system.

(2)  Where procedures described in Sentence (1) are not available, smoke control systems shall be assessed to ensure satisfactory operation using techniques described in MAH Supplementary Standard SB-4, “Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings”.

(3)  Upon completion of the assessment described in Sentence (2), written procedures for periodic inspections and tests shall be established.

(4)  The procedures described in Sentence (3) shall bear the signature and seal of a Professional Engineer or Architect.

(5)  The inspections and tests established under Sentence (3) shall be implemented.

(6)  Despite Sentences (1) and (3), other inspection and test procedures may be approved.