Fire Protection and Prevention Ontario Fire Code
SECTION 2.2 – OBJECTIVES
SECTION 2.2 OBJECTIVES
Subsection 2.2.1. Objectives
2.2.1.1. The objectives of this Code are those listed in Table 2.2.1.1.
Table 2.2.1.1.
Objectives
Forming Part of Article 2.2.1.1.
| Column 1 Category | Column 2 Objective Number | Column 3 Objective |
|---|---|---|
| SAFETY | OS | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of specific circumstances related to the building or facility, a person in or adjacent to the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury. |
| Fire Safety | OS1 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of (a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility, (b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility, (c) the design and construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or (d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury due to fire. The risks of injury due to fire addressed in this Code are those caused by: |
| OS1.1 | fire or explosion occurring | |
| OS1.2 | fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of origin | |
| OS1.3 | collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosion | |
| OS1.4 | fire safety systems failing to function as expected | |
| OS1.5 | persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during a fire emergency | |
| Safety In Use | OS3 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of (a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility, (b) of specific elements of the building or facility, (c) the design and construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or (d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury due to hazards. The risks of injury due to hazards addressed in this Code are those caused by: |
| OS3.1 | tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision | |
| OS3.2 | contact with hot surfaces or substances | |
| OS3.3 | contact with energized equipment | |
| OS3.4 | exposure to hazardous substances | |
| OS3.7 | persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergency | |
| Health | OH | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of specific circumstances related to the building or facility, a person will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness. |
| Indoor Conditions | OH1 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of an installation required by this Code, a person in the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness due to indoor conditions. The risks of illness due to indoor conditions addressed in this Code are those caused by: |
| OH1.1 | inadequate indoor air quality | |
| Hazardous Substances Containment | OH5 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of (a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility, (b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility, (c) the design and construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or (d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, the public will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness due to the release of hazardous substances from the building or facility. |
| Fire Protection of Buildings and Facilities | OP | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of specific circumstances related to the building or facility, the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire. |
| Fire Protection of the Building or Facility | OP1 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of (a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility, (b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility, (c) the design and construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or (d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage to due to fire. The risks of damage due to fire addressed in this Code are those caused by: |
| OP1.1 | fire or explosion occurring | |
| OP1.2 | fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of origin | |
| OP1.3 | collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosion | |
| OP1.4 | fire safety systems failing to function as expected | |
| Protection of Adjacent Buildings or Facilities from Fire | OP3 | An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of (a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility, (b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility, (c) the design and construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or (d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, adjacent buildings or facilities will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage to due to fire. The risks of damage due to fire addressed in this Code are those caused by: |
| OP3.1 | fire or explosion impacting areas beyond the building or facility of origin |