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SECTION 2.2 – FIRE SEPARATIONS

SECTION 2.2  FIRE SEPARATIONS

Subsection 2.2.1.  Major Occupancies

Damaged fire separations

2.2.1.1.  Where fire separations between major occupancies are damaged in a manner so as to affect the integrity of their fire-resistance rating, such damaged fire separations shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separations is maintained.

Subsection 2.2.2.  Rooms and Spaces

Damaged fire separations

2.2.2.1.  Where fire separations between rooms, corridors, shafts and other spaces are damaged so as to affect the integrity of their fire-resistance rating, the damaged fire separations shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separations is maintained.

Subsection 2.2.3.  Closures

Damaged closures

2.2.3.1.  Where closures are damaged so as to affect the integrity of their fire-protection rating, the damaged closures shall be repaired so that the integrity of the closures is maintained.

Maintenance of closures

2.2.3.2.  (1)  Closures in fire separations shall be maintained to ensure that they are operable at all times by

(a)   keeping fusible links and heat or smoke-actuated devices undamaged and free of paint and dirt,
(b)   keeping guides, bearings and stay rolls clean and lubricated,
(c)   making necessary adjustments and repairs to door hardware and accessories to ensure proper closing and latching, and
(d)   repairing or replacing inoperative parts of hold-open devices and automatic releasing devices.

Operation of closures

2.2.3.3.  Closures in fire separations shall not be obstructed, blocked, wedged open, or altered in any way that would prevent the intended operation of the closure.

Door in a fire separation

2.2.3.4.  (1)  A door in a fire separation shall be kept closed when not in use.
(2)  A door in a fire separation shall be checked as frequently as necessary to ensure that the door remains closed.
(3)  Sentences (1) and (2) do not apply to
(a)   a door designed to close automatically in the event of a fire emergency, or
(b)   a door for which an approved fire safety plan contains provisions for closing in the event of a fire emergency.
(4)  A door in a fire separation shall be inspected monthly.
(5)  A door opening in a fire separation and the areas surrounding the door opening shall be kept clear of anything that would be likely to obstruct or interfere with the free operation of the door.

Inspection of fire dampers and fire-stop flaps

2.2.3.5.  Fire dampers and fire-stop flaps shall be inspected annually or on an approved time schedule.

2.2.3.6.-2.2.3.8  Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 13.

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