SECTION 2.6  SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Subsection 2.6.1.  Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning

Application

2.6.1.1.  This Subsection applies to cooking, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning equipment and their associated appliances.

Solid fuel bins

2.6.1.2.  Bins containing solid fuel shall be located at least 1.2 m from any appliance.

Hoods, filters and ducts

2.6.1.3.  (1)  Hoods, ducts and filters subject to accumulations of combustible deposits shall be checked at intervals not greater than seven days, and shall be cleaned if the accumulation of combustible deposits creates a fire hazard.

(2)  Sentence (1) does not apply to hoods, ducts or filters in an exhaust or ventilating system that serves only a single suite of residential occupancy.

Chimneys, flues and flue pipes

2.6.1.4.  (1)  Every chimney, flue and flue pipe shall be inspected to identify any dangerous condition

(a)   at intervals not greater than 12 months,
(b)   at the time of addition of any appliance, and
(c)   after any chimney fire.

    (2)  A chimney, flue, or flue pipe shall be replaced or repaired to eliminate

(a)   any structural deficiency or decay, and
(b)   all abandoned or unused openings which are not effectively sealed in a manner that would prevent the passage of fire or smoke.

    (3)  Chimneys, flues and flue pipes that constitute a fire hazard shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with the Building Code.

2.6.1.5.  Chimneys, flues and flue pipes shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them free from accumulations of combustible deposits.

2.6.1.6.  RESERVED

Operation of systems

2.6.1.7.  Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, including appliances, chimneys and flue pipes, shall be operated and maintained so as not to create a hazardous condition.

Disconnect switches

2.6.1.8.  (1)  Disconnect switches for mechanical air-conditioning and ventilating systems shall be tested at intervals not greater than 12 months to establish that the system can be shut down in an emergency.

(2)  Sentence (1) does not apply to an exhaust or ventilating system that serves only a single suite of residential occupancy.

Ventilation shafts

2.6.1.9.  Ventilation shafts shall be used only for ventilating purposes.

Precautions during repairs or renovations

2.6.1.10.  (1)  No work on ducts involving the use of hot work equipment shall be performed unless

(a)   the system has been shut down,
(b)   the duct has been cleaned of any accumulations of combustible deposits, and
(c)   any combustible lining and covering material that could be ignited by the work has been removed.

    2.6.1.11.  Precautions shall be taken, where necessary, to ensure that there is no damage to fuel supply piping or equipment that would result in fuel leakage or a fire hazard during renovations or excavations.

Exhaust and fire protection systems in cooking operations

2.6.1.12.  (1)  A cooking operation producing smoke or grease-laden vapours shall be provided with an exhaust system and fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”.

(2)  Despite Sentence (1), an existing exhaust or fire protection system may be approved.

(3)  Sentence (1) does not apply to

(a)   an individual suite of residential occupancy, or
(b)   a cooking operation producing insignificant amounts of smoke or grease-laden vapours that are controlled by other approved measures.

    (4)  In a hotel establishment regulated by Section 9.9, a cooking operation that meets the requirements of Article 9.9.2.19. is deemed to be in compliance with Sentence (1).

Maintenance of exhaust and fire protection systems

2.6.1.13.  Exhaust and fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”.

2.6.1.14.  (1)  Instructions for manually operating the fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be posted conspicuously in the kitchen.

(2)  The instructions required in Sentence (1) shall be included in the fire safety plan where such a plan is required.

Subsection 2.6.2  Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances

Solid-fuel-burning appliances

2.6.2.1.  The installation of solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment shall be in accordance with CSA-B365, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment”.

2.6.2.2.  Solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with CSA-B365, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment”.

Subsection 2.6.3.  Incinerators

Design, construction, installation and alteration

2.6.3.1.  (1)  The design, construction, installation and alteration of indoor incinerators shall conform to the requirements of the Building Code.

(2)  The design, construction, installation, alteration and maintenance of outdoor incinerators shall conform to NFPA 82, “Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment”, except that the flue venting an incinerator shall not serve as the chute conveying waste material to the incinerator.

Maintenance

2.6.3.2.  All indoor and outdoor incinerators shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 82, “Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment”.

Spark arresters

2.6.3.3.  (1)  Spark arresters installed in conformance with Article 2.6.3.1. shall be inspected and cleaned at intervals not greater than 12 months or more frequently where accumulations of debris will adversely affect operations.

(2)  Burnt-out spark arresters shall be repaired or replaced.

2.6.3.4.  Revoked: O. Reg. 256/14, s. 27.

Subsection 2.6.4.  Electrical Equipment Vaults

2.6.4.1.  Electrical equipment vaults shall not be used for storage purposes.

2.6.4.2.  Electrical equipment vaults shall be kept locked so that unauthorized persons will not have access to them.