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1) Fire dampers shall conform to Article 3.1.8.10. 6.9.2.2. Smoke Detectors 1) Air handling systems shall incorporate smoke detectors where and as required by Article 3.2.4.12. 6.9.2.3. Exhaust Ducts and Outlets 1) Where an exhaust duct system is used for smoke removal in a high building, the requirements of Article 3.2.6.6. shall apply.
1) This Part provides for the safety of the occupants in existing buildings, the elimination or control of fire hazards in and around buildings, the installation and maintenance of certain life safety systems in buildings, the installation and maintenance of posted signs and information, and the establishing of a fire safety plan in those occup...
Sep 3, 2024 · Codes (BC Building Code and BC Fire Code) are managed by the Building Safety and Standards Branch of the Ministry of Housing. This includes adopting and announcing changes and updates from the National Fire Code to the BC Fire Code.
a) every building containing an assembly, care, treatment or detention occupancy, b) every building required by the British Columbia Building Code to have a fire alarm system, c) demolition and construction sites regulated under Section 5.6., d) storage areas required to have a fire safety plan in conformance with Articles 3.2.2.5. and 3.3.2.9.,
Nov 26, 2024 · BC Codes 2024 are largely based on the National Codes 2020 with some BC-specific variations to reflect the province’s geography, climate, local government needs, industry practices, and provincial priorities. Book I (General) and Book II (Plumbing Systems) together form the BC Building Code 2024.
.1 Provide materials and installation for fire alarm systems. .2 Provide control panel to carry out fire alarm and protection functions including receiving alarm signals, initiating general and two-stage alarm, supervising system continuously, actuating zone annunciators, and initiating trouble signals.
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This bulletin is intended to clarify the permit requirements for installing a new fire alarm system or for upgrading, repairing, or altering an existing fire alarm system in a building where no other construction activity requiring a permit is taking place.
