SECTION 2.4  FIRE HAZARDS

Subsection 2.4.1.  Combustible Materials

Accumulation of combustible materials

2.4.1.1.  (1)  Combustible materials shall not be accumulated in or around a building in such quantity or such location as to create a fire hazard.

(2)  Combustible materials shall not be accumulated in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room or service space, unless the location, room or space is designed for those materials.

(3)  Horizontal concealed spaces, such as crawl spaces and ceiling spaces, shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials.

(4)  Combustible materials shall not be stored on a roof or adjacent to any building so as to create a fire hazard to the building or its occupants.

(5)  Abandoned optical fibre cables and electrical wires and cables, with combustible insulation, jackets or sheaths, and nonmetallic raceways shall be removed from a plenum unless

(a)   they are permanently enclosed by the structure or finish of the building,
(b)   their removal would disturb the structure or finish of the building,
(c)   their removal could affect the performance of cables in use, or
(d)   the plenum is sprinklered.

(6)  Outdoor storage receptacles, such as dumpsters, used for combustible materials shall be located so that they do not create a fire hazard to buildings.

Furniture in corridors serving guest suites

2.4.1.2.  Despite Sentence 2.4.1.1.(2), corridors serving as access to exits for guest suites may contain solid wood or other approved furniture, provided the furniture does not create an obstruction to the egress route.

Waste receptacles

2.4.1.3.  (1)  Materials subject to spontaneous ignition, such as greasy or oily rags, shall be deposited in a receptacle conforming to Sentence (3) or be removed from the premises.
(2)  Ashes shall be stored in receptacles that conform to Sentence (3) and combustible materials shall not be stored with ashes in the same receptacle.
(3)  A receptacle required in Sentences (1) and (2) shall

(a)   be constructed of noncombustible materials,
(b)   have a close-fitting, self-closing metal cover,
(c)   if the flooring material upon which it is placed is combustible, have a flanged bottom or legs not less than 50 mm high, and
(d)   not be placed closer than 1 m to combustible materials, except as permitted in Clause (c).

Waste containers in hotels

2.4.1.4.  (1)  Waste containers in public washrooms and in other public areas in a hotel establishment shall be

(a)   approved, or
(b)   constructed of noncombustible material and have self-closing covers.

Lint traps for laundry equipment

2.4.1.5.  Lint traps in laundry equipment shall be cleaned to prevent the accumulation of lint that creates an undue fire hazard.

Flammable or combustible liquid spills

2.4.1.6.  Flammable liquid or combustible liquid spills in a building shall be removed immediately with an absorbent material that will not increase the hazard and shall be disposed of in a safe manner.

Subsection 2.4.2.  RESERVED

Subsection 2.4.3.  Smoking

Smoking prohibited

2.4.3.1.  (1)  If conditions are such that smoking would create a fire or explosion hazard, smoking shall not take place except in approved smoking areas.

(2)  In supported group living residences and intensive support residences regulated under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, suitable noncombustible ashtrays shall be provided where smoking is permitted.

Signs

2.4.3.2.  The areas where smoking is not permitted shall be identified by signs having black lettering 50 mm high with a 12.5 mm stroke on a yellow background, except that symbols of 150 mm by 150 mm may be used in lieu of lettering, or covered by instructions established under a fire safety plan and available to all persons.

Subsection 2.4.4.  Open Flames

Open flames prohibited

2.4.4.1.  (1)  In a building used for a public assembly, open flames shall not be used in such quantity or manner as to create a fire hazard unless the use has been approved.

(2)  Open flames shall not be used in dining areas in care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies and retirement homes.

(3)  Despite Sentence (1), decorative and lighting devices with open flames shall not be used unless they are

(a)   securely supported in noncombustible holders and located and protected so that combustible materials will not come into contact with or be ignited by the flame, or
(b)   approved.

    2.4.4.2.  (1)  Flaming meals or drinks shall not be served in care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies and retirement homes.

(2)  In assembly occupancies, flaming meals or drinks shall be ignited only at the location of serving.

(3)  In assembly occupancies, the refuelling of equipment used to flame meals or drinks, or to warm food, shall be carried out

(a)   outside the serving area, and
(b)   away from ignition sources.

    (4)  A portable extinguisher with a minimum rating of 5B:C shall be located on the serving cart or table at locations referred to in Sentences (2) and (3).

Devices having open flames

2.4.4.3.  Devices having open flames shall be securely supported in noncombustible holders and located or protected so as to prevent accidental contact of the flame with combustible materials.

Open-air burning

2.4.4.4.  (1)  Open-air burning shall not take place unless

(a)   it has been approved, or
(b)   the open-air burning consists of a small, confined fire that is

(i)   used to cook food on a grill, barbecue or spit,
(ii)   commensurate with the type and quantity of food being cooked, and
(iii)   supervised at all times.

    (2)  Sentence (1) does not apply to the use of an appliance that

(a)   meets the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000,
(b)   is for outdoor use,
(c)   if assembled, has been assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and
(d)   if installed, has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Subsection 2.4.5.  Use of Hazardous Materials

2.4.5.1.  Flammable liquids shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where the cleaning is an essential part of a process.

2.4.5.2.  Flammable gases shall not be used to inflate balloons.

Subsection 2.4.6.  Electrical Hazards

Electrical wiring

2.4.6.1.  Temporary electrical wiring shall not be used where it presents a fire hazard.

Subsection 2.4.7.  Vacant Buildings

2.4.7.1.  Vacant buildings shall be secured against unauthorized entry.