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Sep 3, 2024 · Fire safety codes and bulletins. Last updated on September 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. The BC Fire Code is enforced by the Office of ...
Voice communication systems that are integrated with a required fire alarm system shall be tested in conformance with Article 6.3.1.2. Voice communication or public address systems that are part of the building evacuation plan and are not electrically supervised shall be tested at intervals not greater than one month in conformance with ...
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. Where an exhaust duct system is used for smoke removal in a high building, the requirements of Article 3.2.6.6. shall apply.
The BC Fire Code 2018 Division B provision affected is: 6.4.2. Standard Fire Hose Thread . Application – Division A, Part 1 . Clarifying language, supported by guidance provided in the Notes, was included in the BC Fire Code 2018 to make clear the intent of the NFC and to limit unintended retroactive application of the BC Codes. As part of a
These regulations are under the Fire Safety Act: Sets the maximums for a daily administrative penalty resulting from ongoing non-compliance. Supports any monitoring entities with setting up their required compliance monitoring systems based on a risk assessment. The risk assessment enhances the British Columbia Building Code and the BC Fire ...
6.3. Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems 6.4. Standpipe and Hose Systems 6.5. Automatic Sprinkler Systems 6.6. Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection 6.7. Emergency Power Systems and Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting 6.8. Special Fire Suppression Systems PART 7 ΠFire Emergency Systems in High Buildings 7.1. General 7.2.
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1) Where tests, repairs or alterations are made to fire protection installations, including sprinkler and standpipe systems, a procedure of notification shall be established. (See Note A-6.1.1.3.(1).) 6.1.1.4. Protection during Shutdown. 1) When any portion of a fire protection system is temporarily shut down, alternative measures shall be ...
