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CFAA PRESENTATION

CODE UPDATES AND APPLICATION TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND RETIREMENT HOMES

Aaron Lee, C. Tech., GIFireEOctober 24, 2018

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THIS PRESENTATION WILL DISCUSS:

Applicable Part 3 OBC Code Changes Effective Date / Roll-Out Process Voice Communication Smoke Alarms/Detectors Emergency Power for Retirement Homes Smaller ticket items Application of the OFC Discussion Questions

AGENDA

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As defined by the Retirement Act, 2010:“retirement home” means a residential complex or the part of a residential complex,

(a) that is occupied primarily by persons who are 65 years of age or older,

(b) that is occupied or intended to be occupied by at least the prescribed number of persons who are not related to the operator of the home, and

(c) where the operator of the home makes at least two care services available, directly or indirectly, to the residents,

but does not include,

(d) premises or parts of premises that are governed by or funded under,

• the Homes for Special Care Act,

• the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007,

• the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act,

• the Private Hospitals Act,

• the Oversight of Health Facilities and Devices Act, 2017 in the case of premises that were formerly governed by the Private Hospitals Act,

• the Public Hospitals Act, or

• the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008,

• premises at which emergency hostel services are provided under the Ontario Works Act, 1997, or

• the other premises that are prescribed; (“maison de retraite”)

What is a Retirement Home?

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“care service” means,(a) a prescribed health care service provided by a member of a College as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991,(b) administration of a drug, as defined in the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, or another substance,(c) assistance with feeding,(d) assistance with bathing,(e) continence care,(f) assistance with dressing,(g) assistance with personal hygiene,(h) assistance with ambulation,(i) provision of a meal, or(j) any other service prescribed as a care service,


Why develop a “Group C – Retirement”?

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Video courtesy of National Research Council Canada, Dr. Steven Gwynne

Reasons…


MORE REASONS… As a group, residents from retirement homes have specific

needs that must be adequately met in the buildings they live in.

Seniors, while typically ambulatory, may have physical limitations associated with aging such as vision loss, reduced hearing and mobility.

Changes in senior housing model from what was envisioned as a Group B3 care occupancy when introduced in 1997

Inconsistent application of occupancy designation in the industry • The same model product could be deemed a Group C residential

in one jurisdiction and a Group B3 care in another jurisdiction Aim to standardize and improve retirement home

requirements in a responsible manner

OBC CODE CHANGE PROCESS

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PROCESS

Started in 2014• Initial Discussions with Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Submitted comprehensive package of proposed Code changes

Numerous stakeholder meetings to discuss proposed changes

Participation at the Part 3 Technical Advisory Committee

OBC CODE CHANGE PROCESS

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Effective Date – July 1, 2017 Applies to projects for which a permit application was

submitted on or after July 1, 2017 Eligibility for previous Code application is contingent upon

construction starting within 6 months following the issuance of a permit

EFFECTIVE DATE / ROLL-OUT PROCESS

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NEW BUILDINGS New OBC requirements will apply (assuming post July 1, 2017,

permit submission date)

IN DESIGN / IN-PROCESS PROJECTS Transition rules apply Likely subject to the previous Code Option to revise design to new requirements could be discussed

with authorities

EXISTING BUILDINGS New Part 11 “Renovation” mechanics introduced It will trigger a change of use evaluation Ontario Fire Code could also trigger a change of use (FPPA, S21)

IMPLEMENTATION

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HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY OF CHANGES

‘BIG TICKET’ FIRE ALARM CHANGES

New construction Articles (specific to retirement homes) Smoke alarms (or in some cases, smoke detectors) to

provide an audible and visual signal to be sent to staff Fire alarm voice communication to be provided in all

retirement homes, regardless of height Increased emergency power requirements

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NEW CONSTRUCTION ARTICLES

SUBSECTION 3.2.2.

“Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy”

♦ 3.2.2.48A. Group C, Retirement Home, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered

♦ 3.2.2.48B. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered, Increased Area

♦ 3.2.2.48C. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered

♦ 3.2.2.48D. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction

♦ 3.2.2.48E. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered, Combustible Construction

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SMOKE ALARMS (and certain detectors)

OBC Clause 3.2.4.22.(16)

♦ Smoke Alarms require audible and visual indication to staff serving those suites.

♦ Applicable to smoke detectors utilized in suites with independent sounding capability

♦ CONSIDER:

♦ All retirement homes must be sprinklered♦ 3.2.4.16. “Sprinklers in Lieu of Fire Detectors”♦ Fire detectors are not required in suites in buildings less

that 4 storeys (3.2.4.12.(2)(b).)

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(2) Except as provided in Article 3.2.4.16., if a fire alarm system is required, heat detectors shall be installed in,a) every room in portions of buildings classified as Group A, Division 1,b) except in a hotel, in every suite, and every room not located within a suite, in portions of

buildings classified as Group C major occupancy and more than 3 storeys in building height, andc) in a floor area containing a hotel, in every room in a suite and in every room not located in a

suite other than washrooms within a suite, saunas, refrigerated areas and swimming pools.


VOICE COMMUNICATION

NEW RETIREMENT HOMES ARTICLE 3.3.4.11

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VOICE COMMUNICATION

What does that mean?

♦ Speakers

♦ Fire Fighter Phones or means of 2-way communication with CACF

♦ A CACF?

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OBC Emergency Power Requirements

Emergency Power of Fire Alarm Systems(OBC Article 3.2.7.8. )

For none-high building retirement homes: ♦ 24 hrs supervisory / 1 hr full load (NEW)

For high building retirement homes:♦ 24 hrs supervisory / 2 hr full load

What does ULC-S536-04 prescribe (per OFC O.Reg 108/18?

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HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SMALLER TICKET ITEMS

Prevention of Smoke Circulation: 3.2.4.13.(1) Annunciator and Zone Indication : 3.2.4.9.(2) High Building starts at 18 m above grade: 3.2.6.1.(1)(e) Part 3 only (no Part 9 option for retirement homes) Signals to the fire department (now required for retirement

homes) Manual Pull Stations – Group C permissions not aloud Maglock permissions to align with current B3 permissions Editorial changes to capture new ‘retirement homes’ definition

• Retirement home means a building or part of a building that is a retirement home as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010

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Prevention of Smoke Circulation: 3.2.4.13.(1)

Fan shutdown for fans that serve more than one fire compartment1 with more than 1000 m2 on a sleeping floor.

What does that look like?

1Fire compartment means an enclosed space in a building,

a) that is separated from all other parts of the building by enclosing construction that provides a fire separation, and

b) that may be required to have a fire-resistance rating.

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If the average retirement home suite is 600 ft2 (55 m2)

Then approximately 15 units per fire zone (considering corridors and service closets, etc.)


Annunciator and Zone Indication

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OBC 3.2.4.9.(2): “Each 3.3.4.11.(2) Fire Compartment1 requires a fire zone”

In general, each 1000 m2 area requires a dedicated fire zone, if more than 10 residents sleep in the given area.

What does that look like?

Example: If the average retirement home suite is 600 ft2 (55 m2)

Then approximately 15 units per fire zone (considering corridors and service closets, etc.)

1Fire compartment means an enclosed space in a building,a) that is separated from all other parts of the building by enclosing construction

that provides a fire separation, andb) that may be required to have a fire-resistance rating.


OBC Part 3 only, not permitted in OBC Part 9

“DIVISION A, 1.1.2.4: Application of Part 9”

In general, Part 9 (Housing and Small Buildings) are:

• generally less than 4 storeys in building height,

• less than 600 m2 building area, and

• certain occupancies only permitted.

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Mag-Locks Permissions

OBC 3.4.6.16. DOOR RELEASE HARDWARE

Permitted to be located at exterior door exiting building from the stair shaft. (IE install a manual pull station in stair shaft exit to exterior)

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APPLICATION OF THE FIRE CODE

PART 6 – FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

• CAN/ULC S536-04 (OFC effective standard): Gap does not reference retirement homes for a 1 hour full load (for battery calculations) in Appendix F.

Part 9 - RETROFIT

• Compliance with retroactive requirements of Section 9.5 or 9.6 relative to building height.

• If fire alarm provided, signals to the fire department must be installed in compliance with 1990 OBC 3.2.4.7., or monitored and installed in compliance with CAN/ULC-S561.

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DISCUSSION

• What are the differences between Group C- Retirement and Group B, Division 3 (Care, Care and Treatment or Detention)?

• Considering cost, should you design a fire alarm system for a B3, considering future modifications to the building?

• CACF?

• 1-hour full load battery test?

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QUESTIONS AND THANK YOU!

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