Fire Protection Services Regulations

N.L.R. 45/12

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND

LABRADOR

REGULATION 45/12

Fire Protection Services Regulations

under the

Fire Protection Services Act

Amended by:

108/17

2/19

23/26

NEWFOUNDLAND

AND

LABRADOR

REGULATION 45/12

Fire Protection Services Regulations

under the

Fire Protection Services Act

(Filed May 8, 2012)

Under the authority of

section 33 of the Fire Protection Services Act,

I make the following regulations.

Dated at St. Johns

, April 30, 2012.

Kevin O'Brien

Minister of Municipal Affairs

REGULATIONS

Analysis

Short title

Definitions

PART I

ADOPTION OF CODES

Codes adopted

Conflict

PART II

SMOKE AND FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS

Application

Compliance with codes and standards

Requirements

Testing and maintenance

PART III

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Fire extinguishers

Plans to be approved

Installation or service of unit or system

Persons qualified for servicing

Notice of commissioning

Equipment not to be inoperative

PART IV

FIREWORKS

Explosives Act ( Canada

Permit required for retail sale

Discharge of family fireworks

Purchase and discharge of aerial fireworks

18.1

Discharge of fireworks during forest fire season

Discharge inside a building

PART V

GENERAL

Transitional

Repeal

Commencement

Schedule

Short title

These regulations may be cited as the Fire Protection Services Regulations.

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Definitions

In these regulations

(a)

"aerial fireworks" means high hazard fireworks as described in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 2 of the Explosives Regulations

under the Explosives Act

(Canada) ;

(b)

"family fireworks" means low hazard fireworks for recreation commonly referred to as consumer fireworks, and as described in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 1 of the Explosives Regulations

under the Explosives Act

(Canada) ;

(c)

"fireworks" means

the type of explosive classified in accordance with paragraph 36(2)(

f) of the Explosives Regulations, 2013

under the Explosives Act

(Canada);

(d)

"fire extinguishing systems" means manual or automatic extinguishing systems designed to extinguish or limit the growth of a fire and include

(

i) sprinkler systems and other water based

systems,

(ii)

foam based

systems,

(iii)

carbon dioxide systems,

(iv)

halon systems,

(

v) dry chemical systems,

(vi)

wet chemical systems,

(vii)

wetting agents, and

(viii)

clean agent extinguishing systems;

(d.1)

"forest fire season" means a specific period declared by order of the minister;

(e)

"pyrotechics" means theatrical explosives as described in Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 5 of the Explosives Regulations

under the Explosives Act

(Canada) ;

(f)

"recognized national testing laboratory" means an organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada;

(g)

"residential occupancies, group C" means the occupancy or use of a building or part of a building by persons for whom sleeping accommodations are provided but who are not harboured or detained to receive medical care or treatment or are not involuntarily detained; and

(h)

"smoke alarm" means a combined smoke detector and audible alarm device designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in which it is located upon the detection of smoke within that room or suite.

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PART I

ADOPTION OF CODES

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Codes adopted

(1)The following codes are adopted with the additions, alterations or changes as directed by and described in the schedule:

(

a) for the construction of all buildings

(

i) theNational Building Code of Canada, 2015 edition, except

Part 9 where relative to one and 2 family dwellings within Group C, and

(ii)

the National Fire Code of Canada, 2015 edition; and

(

b) for the use and operation of all buildings, processes, areas and vehicles

(

i) the National Fire Code of Canada, 2015 edition, and

(ii)

the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2018 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

(1.1) Amendments to the codes adopted under subsection (1), and further editions and amendments to those codes, are adopted 6 months following the date of their publication.

(2) Notwithstanding

(

a) Division A, subsection 1.5.1.3 of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada; and

(

b) Division B, Subsection 1.3.1 of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada,

the standards referenced in all codes adopted by these regulations shall be the current editions of those standards at the date these regulations come into force.

(3) Where, after the coming into force of these regulations, referenced standards in codes adopted by these regulations change or are updated, those standards are adopted 6 months following the date of their publication.

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Conflict

In the event of a conflict between the codes adopted under

section 3, the provisions of the National Building Code of Canada shall prevail with regard to

design and construction, except as may be otherwise provided in the schedule.

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PART II

SMOKE AND

FIRE

ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS

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Application

Smoke alarms which comply with the codes adopted under

section 3 shall be installed in:

(

a) new and existing dwelling units and in each sleeping room not within a dwelling unit;

(

b) existing one and 2 family units, owner occupied or rented, unless governed by a municipal by-law;

(

c) privately owned and occupied seasonal cottages and seasonal homes; and

(

d) other areas which may be determined by the fire commissioner.

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Compliance with codes and standards

The installation, testing and maintenance of smoke alarms shall comply with all codes and standards adopted under

section 3 as described in the schedule.

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Requirements

(1)The requirements for fire alarm and detection systems in new or existing buildings shall be as required by the codes and standards adopted under

section 3 as described in the schedule, and

may be varied by order of the fire commissioner for the safety of occupants.

(2) Fire alarm and detection systems shall be designed only by qualified persons in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and all components of fire alarm and detection systems shall be tested, listed and labelled by a recognized national testing laboratory or as otherwise approved by the fire commissioner.

(3) The installation and verification of all newly installed fire alarm and detection systems and voice communication systems used in conjunction with fire alarm and detection systems shall comply with the National Fire Code of Canada.

(4) Plans for the installation of fire alarm and detection systems shall be approved by the fire commissioner.

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Testing and maintenance

(1)The testing and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems in buildings shall be performed in accordance with the National Fire Code of Canada.

(2) Qualified personnel performing the tests and maintenance referred to in subsection (1) shall follow the requirements of the National Fire Code of Canada.

(3) A person shall not perform maintenance, repair, inspection, testing or verification of an installed fire alarm and detection system unless, in the opinion of the fire commissioner, that person

(

a) possess the necessary tools and testing equipment to do the work;

(

b) has passed certification examinations to the satisfaction of the fire commissioner; and

(

c) has received the applicable licences.

(4) A licence to perform testing and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems shall remain in force unless cancelled, suspended, or surrendered.

(5) Fire alarm and detection systems shall be in working order.

(6) Where services are required to installed fire alarm and detection systems, those systems shall not be inoperative for any longer than reasonably necessary for those services to be performed.

(7) Where a fire alarm and detection system is temporarily inoperative in an occupied building required to have a fire alarm and detection system, the person responsible for completing the work shall:

(

a) immediately notify the fire department and monitoring station of the shut down and where that shut down is anticipated to last more than 24 hours, that notification shall be in writing;

(

b) post notices on all floors by elevators and at entrances, stating the fire alarm and detection system is inoperative and that work is being carried out on it and when that work is expected to be completed;

(

c) patrol the area at least once every hour;

(

d) notify the fire department, monitoring station and the building occupants and owner when the work has been completed and the system is operational; and

(

e) in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (

a) to (d), comply with the other fire and life safety requirements of the fire commissioner with respect to the shut-down, if any, for the protection of persons affected by it.

(8) Inoperative fire alarm and detection systems referred to in subsection (7) shall be given high priority in regard to

repairs or adjustments that may be required to restore them to full operation.

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PART III

FIRE

EXTINGUISHERS AND

FIRE

EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

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Fire extinguishers

(1)A person shall not sell, use or install a portable fire extinguisher within the province unless and until it has been listed and labelled for use in Canada .

(2) A person shall not sell, use or install an obsolete fire extinguisher, including a fire extinguisher which has been noted as obsolete by NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

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Plans to be approved

(1)A plan for the installation of a fire extinguishing system and system components shall be approved by the fire commissioner before that system is installed.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a fire extinguishing system required for commercial cooking according to NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Cooking Operations is installed, plan approval by the fire commissioner is not required.

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Installation or service of unit or system

(1)A person shall not install or perform a service on a fire extinguisher or fire extinguishing system until, in the opinion of the fire commissioner, that person

(

a) possesses the necessary tools and testing equipment to do that work;

(

b) has passed certification examinations to the satisfaction of the fire commissioner; and

(

c) has received the applicable licence issued by the fire commissioner.

(2) A licence shall remain in force unless cancelled, suspended or surrendered.

(3) All installation and servicing shall be performed in accordance with codes adopted under

section 3 and as described in the schedule.

(4) The fire commissioner may cancel or suspend a licence for non-compliance with the Act or these regulations.

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Persons qualified for servicing

(1)Only persons or agencies fulfilling the requirements of subsection 11(1) shall perform servicing procedures.

(2) An agency shall, as required by the fire commissioner, report the name and address of each qualified person and the number of and names of all trainees in its employ.

(3) A trainee shall perform servicing procedures only under the direct supervision of a qualified person who shall be responsible for the work performed.

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Notice of commissioning

Upon completion of the installation of a fire extinguishing system and upon commissioning of that system, a copy of the installer's or manufacturer's verification shall be submitted to the fire commissioner.

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Equipment not to be inoperative

(1)Installed fire extinguishing systems shall be in working order.

(2) Where services are required to installed fire extinguishing systems, those systems shall not be inoperative for any longer than reasonably necessary for those services to be performed.

(3) Where a fire extinguishing system is temporarily inoperative in an occupied building required to have a fire extinguishing system, the person responsible for completing the work shall

(

a) immediately notify the fire department and monitoring station of the shut down and where that shut down is anticipated to last more than 24 hours, that notification shall be in writing;

(

b) post notices on all floors by elevators and at entrances, stating the fire extinguishing system is inoperative and that work is being carried out on it and when that work is expected to be completed;

(

c) patrol the area at least once every hour;

(

d) notify the fire department, monitoring station and the building occupants and owner when the work has been completed and the fire extinguishing system is operational; and

(

e) in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (

a) to (d), comply with the other fire and life safety requirements of the fire commissioner with respect to the shut-down, if any, for the protection of persons affected by it.

(4) Inoperative fire extinguishing systems referred to in subsection (3) shall be given high priority in regard to

repairs or adjustments that may be required to restore them to full operation.

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PART IV

FIREWORKS

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Explosives Act ( Canada

Only fireworks which have been authorized under the Explosives Act

(Canada) may be stored, sold or used in the province.

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Permit required for retail sale

(1)A person shall not offer family fireworks for retail sale unless that person has obtained a permit from the fire commissioner authorizing the storage and sale of those fireworks in accordance with these regulations and the applicable federal requirements.

(2) A permit issued under subsection (1) shall remain in force until cancelled, suspended or surrendered.

(3) The fire commissioner may cancel or suspend a permit for non-compliance with the Act, these regulations or the applicable federal requirements.

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Discharge of family fireworks

A person shall not discharge or displayfamily fireworks unless that person

(

a) is over 18 years of age;

(

b) discharges fireworks in accordance with instructions printed on each item or package; and

(

c) exercises care and caution in the discharge of those fireworks.

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Purchase and discharge of aerial fireworks

(1)A person shall not discharge aerial fireworks unless a permit from the fire commissioner is obtained authorizing the discharge or display.

(2) A permit issued for outside discharge or display of aerial fireworks is valid only for the date and area for which it is issued.

(3) The discharge or display of aerial fireworks shall be under the direction of a person authorized to do so by the applicable federal regulatory authority.

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Discharge of fireworks during forest fire season

18.1.

A person shall not discharge fireworks outdoors during the forest fire season where the discharge of fireworks is prohibited under subsection 5(2) of the Forest Fire Regulations .

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Discharge inside a building

(1)A person shall not discharge fireworks inside a building.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the fire commissioner may issue a permit for the discharge of pyrotechnics within a building for special occasions, including theatrical performances, and may stipulate the conditions under which that discharge may be permitted.

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PART V

GENERAL

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Transitional

A permit issued under the Fire Protection Act, 1991,

for installation, inspection or maintenance of

(

a) fire alarm and detection systems; or

(

b) fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems

shall be valid for a period of 12 months following the coming into force of these regulations only, at which time all permits for those purposes issued under the former Act shall be cancelled.

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Repeal

The following regulations are repealed:

(

a) Fire Prevention Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Regulations , Consolidated Newfoundland

and Labrador

Regulation 958/96;

(

b) Fire Prevention Fireworks Regulations , Consolidated Newfoundland

and Labrador

Regulation 8/96;

(

c) Fire Prevention Flammable and Combustible Liquids Regulations , Consolidated Newfoundland

and Labrador

Regulation 959/96;

(

d) Fire Prevention Regulations,

Consolidated Newfoundland

and Labrador

Regulation 9/96; and

(

e) Fire Prevention Smoke and Fire Alarm Regulations , Consolidated Newfoundland

and Labrador

Regulation 960/96.

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Commencement

These regulations come into force on June 1, 2012.

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Schedule

Fire and Life Safety

Interpretation

(1)In this

Schedule

(a)

"addition" means an increase in building area, aggregate floor area, height, or number of stories of a structure;

(b)

"adopted code" means the applicable code as adopted under

section 3 of the regulations;

(c)

"authority having jurisdiction" means the government body responsible for the enforcement of a part of the referenced code or the official or agency designated by that body to exercise that function;

(d)

"change of occupancy classification" means a change in the occupancy classification of a structure or portion of a structure;

(e)

"change of use" means a change in the purpose or level of activity within a structure that involves a change in application of the requirements of the Act, regulations and adopted codes;

(f)

"existing building or structure" means building or structure approved for occupancy by the AHJ

or a building or structure which is currently occupied;

(g)

"historic building" means a building or facility considered to have historical, architectural, or cultural significance by a local, regional, or national authority;

(h)

"modification" means

(

i) the addition or elimination of load-bearing elements,

(ii)

the reconfiguration of any space,

(iii)

the addition or elimination of any door or window;

(iv)

the reconfiguration or extension of any system, or

(

v) the installation of any additional equipment;

(i)

"new construction" means a building or structure which is

(

i) under construction, or

(ii)

not approved for occupancy by the AHJ;

(j)

"reconstruction" means

(

i) the reconfiguration of a space that affects an exit, or a corridor shared by more than a single tenant, or

(ii)

the reconfiguration of space so that the rehabilitation

work area is not permitted to be occupied because existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained;

(k)

"rehabilitation"

means any work on an existing building

classified as:

(

i) repair,

(ii)

renovation,

(iii)

modification,

(iv)

reconstruction,

(

v) change of use of occupancy, or

(vi)

addition;

(l)

"renovation" means

(

i) the replacement in kind or strengthening of load bearing elements, or

(ii)

the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, or upgrading of existing materials, elements, equipment or fixtures, without involving the reconfiguration of spaces; and

(m)

"repair" means the patching, restoration, or painting of materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures for the purpose of maintaining those materials, elements, equipment or fixtures in good or sound condition.

(2) Words and phrases used in this

schedule that are not included in this

section shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking into account

the specialized use of terms with the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.

(3) The following abbreviations are used in this schedule:

(

a) AHJ: authority having jurisdiction;

(

b) LSC: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code;

(

c) NBCC: National

Building

Code of Canada ;

(

d) NFCC: National Fire Code of Canada ; and

(

e) NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

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Application and use

(1)This

schedule directs the application and use of the adopted codes.

(2) This

schedule directs the application and use of the appropriate codes, sections or chapters of codes that shall be used for

(

a) the design, construction, operation of new structures; and

(

b) the use and operation of existing

structures.

(3) This

schedule identifies the procedures that owners or developers shall follow in the repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of use or change of occupancy classification , and addition

to existing structures including historic buildings .

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Existing buildings

(1)This

schedule permits repairs , renovations, modifications, reconstructions, additions, and changes of use that maintain or improve the health, safety, and well-being of occupants in existing

buildings, without requiring full compliance with the adopted codes,

except for proportional additional work as specified in this

schedule and the LSC .

(2) Nothing in this

section shall be interpreted as requiring the repair , renovation , modification

or reconstruction

of existing

buildings, but in all circumstances the requirements of the adopted codes shall be met.

(3) All work shall be classified into categories of:

(

a) repair;

(

b) renovation;

(

c) modification;

(

d) reconstruction;

(

e) change of use; or

(

f) addition

with specific requirements established for each category according to the LSC .

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Compliance

(1)Existing life safety features which are obvious to the public, if not required by the adopted codes , shall be either maintained or removed.

(2) This

schedule shall not supersede any adopted codes or ordinances that address dangerous or unsafe buildings.

(3) Buildings and structures located in whole or in

part in a floodway or floodway fringe shall conform to the Newfoundland

and Labrador Provincial Land Use Policy Flood Risk Areas .

(4) The minimum design loads for a structure shall be the loads applicable at the time the building was constructed, provided that no structurally deficient condition is created.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), structural elements that are uncovered during the course of

the building rehabilitation

which are found to be unsound or structurally deficient shall comply with the load requirements of the NBCC .

(6) Where a rehabilitation

work area includes a commercial kitchen and the work includes reconfiguration or extension of cooking equipment or the installation of additional cooking equipment, existing grease ducts, exhaust equipment, and kitchen hoods shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of NBCC .

(7) Where

(

a) a rehabilitation

work area is more than 50 percent of the gross floor area; or

(

b) the occupant load is intended to be increased by at least 20 percent as a result of

the rehabilitation

work,

the plumbing system shall be upgraded to the NBCC .

(8) Rehabilitation

work, including an addition,

shall not create or extend any nonconformity to the adopted codes in the existing building

in which the rehabilitation

work or the addition

is constructed.

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Preliminary meeting

(1)Where a building permit is required for a rehabilitation

project involving multiple adopted codes

, before the submission of the construction permit application and upon the request of the applicant and the payment of any required fees, the AHJ

or its designee and representatives from all necessary agencies may meet with the applicant to

discuss plans for any proposed work or change of occupancy.

(2) The meeting referred to in subsection (1) shall, to the extent possible, include the officials responsible for permit approval and enforcement with respect to the following, as applicable to the rehabilitation

project:

(

a) National Building Code of Canada;

(

b) National Plumbing Code of Canada;

(

c) NFPA 101, LSC;

(

d) Canadian Electrical Code;

(

e) National Fire Code of Canada;

(

f) Public Safety Act ;

(g)

(

h) Historic Resources Act ;

(3) Decisions made at the meeting shall be documented and circulated to those in attendance.

(4) For a rehabilitation

project or portion of it that is in the repair , renovation, or modification

category of work, a preliminary meeting may be permitted to be granted at the discretion of the AHJ

when a request for a preliminary meeting is made by the prospective applicant prior to the submission of the construction permit application.

(5) The rehabilitation

work area shall be clearly identified on all construction permit applications, construction documents, and permits required by the AHJ .

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Design, coustruction, use & occupancy - new construction

(1)Building plans submitted for approval shall meet the requirements of the regulations, adopted codes and this schedule.

(2) All new construction

, including construction and development shall meet the requirements in the table:

New Construction

OCCUPANCY TYPE

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, USE & OCCUPANCY

GENERAL NOTES

NBCC Occupancy Classification

LSC Occupancy

Classification

Group A - Division 1,2,3,4 Assembly

ASSEMBLY

NBCC, NFCC AND

CHAPTER 12 LSC

Group A - Division 2 Assembly

EDUCATION

NBCC, NFCC AND

CHAPTER 14 LSC

Group A - Division 2 Assembly

DAY

- CARE

NBCC, NFCC AND

CHAPTER 16 LSC AND

DAY

- CARE

REGS.

Group B - Division 1 Detention

DETENTION & CORRECTIONAL

NBCC, NFCC AND

CHAPTER 22 LSC

Group B - Division 2 Treatment

HEALTH CARE

NBCC, NFCC AND

CHAPTER 18 LSC

Group B- Division 3

Care

RESIDENTIAL BOARD AND CARE

shall follow the NBCC

for design and construction with the only exception of the means of egress.

(4) Means of egress for new construction

shall comply with

Chapter 7 of the LSC

unless otherwise provided for or modified by the individual occupancy chapters, which shall prevail.

(5) The requirements for the use and occupancy of the building shall follow the NFCC

and the applicable occupancy

chapter for new construction

requirements in the NFPA 101, LSC .

(6) The use and occupancy requirements shall be incorporated into the design and construction of the building.

(7) There shall be no use and occupancy requirement for design and construction that exceeds

(

a) the requirements of the NBCC; or

(

b) section 2, Means of Egress, of the applicable occupancy

chapter of the NFPA 101, LSC.

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Use and occupancy - existing

buildings

(1)E xisting buildings

shall meet the requirements of the regulations, adopted codes, this

schedule and the requirements in the table:

Existing Buildings

OCCUPANCY TYPE

USE & OCCUPANCY

GENERAL NOTES

EXISTING

ASSEMBLY

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 13 LSC

EDUCATION

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 15 LSC

DAY

- CARE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 17 LSC AND

DAY

- CARE

REGULATIONS

HEALTH CARE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 19 LSC

AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 21 LSC

DETENTION & CORRECTIONAL

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 23 LSC

ONE

& TWO FAMILY

DWELLINGS

NO REQUIREMENTS

LODGING & ROOMING HOUSES

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 27 LSC

HOTELS & DORMITORIES

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 29 LSC

APARTMENT BUILDINGS

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 31 LSC

RESIDENTIAL BOARD & CARE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 33 LSC AND

PERSONAL CARE

HOME POLICY MANUAL

MERCENTILE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 37 LSC

BUSINESS

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 39 LSC

INDUSTRIAL

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 41 LSC

STORAGE

NFCC AND

CHAPTER 43 LSC

(2) E xisting buildings

shall meet the requirements of NFCC ; and the applicable

chapter for existing buildings in the NFPA 101, LSC .

(3) Means of egress for existing buildings shall comply with

Chapter 7 of the LSC

unless otherwise provided for or modified by the individual occupancy chapters.

(4) There shall be no use and occupancy requirement for existing buildings

that exceeds

(

a) the requirements of the NBCC; or

(

b) the applicable existing occupancy

chapter of the NFPA 101, LSC

(5) Where an existing building

requires upgrading to meet the requirements of subsection (2), the owner may be subject to a fire commissioner's order to correct any deficiencies and that order shall be implemented in accordance with sections 8 and 9.

(6) Subject to the approval of the AHJ

, where a deficiency has been identified and a directive has been issued for the correction of the deficiency, the period for compliance to meet subsection (2) may be extended as follows:

(

a) fire protection features, 5 years;

(

b) structural requirements, 5 years;

(

c) means of egress requirements, 2 years; and

(

d) fire alarm and detection systems, 2 years.

(7) The owner may submit a life safety evaluation in accordance with

section 12 to comply with subsection (2).

(8) This

section

shall not apply to historic buildings

that are not undergoing rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation work areas

(1)Where a rehabilitation

work area is in a building that is required to have a fire alarm and detection system in accordance with the NBCC, the fire alarm and detection system shall be installed throughout the entire building.

(2) Where a rehabilitation work area is in a building that is not equipped with a fire alarm and detection system, and the rehabilitation work when completed, changes the occupancy classification or the occupant loading, a fire alarm and detection system shall be installed throughout the entire building in accordance with the NBCC.

(3) Where a rehabilitation

work area is in a building that is required to have a sprinkler system in accordance with the NBCC, the sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building.

(4) Where a rehabilitation work area is in a building that is not equipped with a sprinkler system, and the rehabilitation work when completed, changes the occupancy classification, building area or number of stories, a sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building in accordance with NBCC.

(5) Where a rehabilitation work area is in a building that is not equipped with a sprinkler system and the rehabilitation work is less than 50% of the aggregate floor area a life safety evaluation may be provided in accordance with

section 12.

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Historic buildings

(1) The

repair, renovation , modification , reconstruction , and change of use or occupancy of historic buildings shall comply with:

(

a) NFPA 101, LSC;

(

b) NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures; or

(

c) Fire Safety Alternatives for Heritage Buildings in St. Johns

, NL.

(2) For historic buildings

or structures located in whole or in

part in floodway or floodway fringe, work on the building or structure shall be permitted, provided that

both of the following are met:

(

a) the proposed work will not preclude continued designation as a historic building or structure; and

(

b) approval has been given by the Department of Municipal Affairs under the Newfoundland

and Labrador Provincial Land Use Policy, Flood Risk Areas.

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Code conflicts

Where a conflict exists or appears to exist between 2 or more adopted code

requirements, sections 6 and 7 shall apply.

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Code application where uncertainty

(1)Where the NBCC or the NFCC

does not, in the opinion of the fire commissioner, address an issue or does not provide detailed requirements, the applicable

Chapter for new construction

of NFPA 101, LSC

shall apply.

(2) Where the NFCC does not, in the opinion of the fire commissioner, address an issue or does not provide detailed requirements, the applicable

Chapter for existing buildings of NFPA 101, LSC shall apply.

(3) There shall be no use and occupancy requirement for existing buildings that exceeds the requirements of the NBCC or

section 2 of the applicable occupancy

chapter for existing buildings of the NFPA 101, LSC.

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Life safety evaluation

Where the owner of an existing building

feels it is impractical to upgrade to meet code

compliance, the owner may submit a life safety evaluation to the AHJ for approval to meet fire and life safety equivalency in accordance with the adopted codes.

Queen's Printer

Document details

Collection	Newfoundland and Labrador — Regulations
Citation	N.L.R. 45/12
Type	regulation
Volume / chapter	N.L.R. 45/12
Language	en
Format	htm
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	7e932b57c52d693b1dc6bed0028dfbc7d7881084

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