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Page 1: Key Changes Alberta Fire Code 2014 · This document contains only the clause references of changes to the Alberta Fire Code 2014. To review the text of each clause you will need to

Key Changes Alberta Fire Code 2014

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Safety Codes Council

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND DISCLAIMER

This information package does not address all current revisions and addenda to the Alberta Fire Code 2014 and cannot anticipate what might be introduced. The Safety Codes Council emphasizes that the user must evaluate the specific situation under which the Alberta Fire Code 2014 is being applied, local regulations, guidelines, and conditions. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information relating to the Alberta Fire Code 2014, the Safety Codes Council does not claim that all information is accurate in all respects. In case of conflict between the provisions of the Code and information provided in this package, the provisions of the Code shall govern. The Safety Codes Council hereby disclaims: (a) Any implied warranty for a particular purpose. (b) Any and all liability of every kind and nature related to this information and its use. The Safety

Codes Council accepts no liability for any and all losses, injuries, or damage resulting from the use of this information package (including claims based on contract, negligence, strict liability, other tort, or otherwise). In no event shall the Safety Codes Council be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.

© 2015 SAFETY CODES COUNCIL

This material may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the Safety Codes Council:

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V1 Published January 2016

Acknowledgements

We wish to thank the following organizations for contributing to the preparation of these materials:

Safety Services Branch, Alberta Municipal Affairs

Office of the Fire Commissioner, Alberta Municipal Affairs

With permission from NRC

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This document contains only the clause references of changes to the Alberta Fire Code 2014. To review

the text of each clause you will need to refer to the code book.

This update concentrates on Articles in Parts 2 to 7 of Division B of the Alberta Fire Code 2014. Changes

have been made to other areas of the Code, e.g., Referenced Documents. Material in the Appendices

and Division C has also been amended. You should familiarize yourself with the entire 2014 edition of

the AFC.

Changes/new content are in blue font or are described in the Notes row.

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Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division A, Part 1–Compliance

1.4.1. Definitions of Words and Phrases

1.4.1.2. Defined Terms

1.4.1.2. Defined Terms

AFC 2014

1.4.1.2. Defined Terms

Care

Care occupancy (Group B, Division 3)

Detention occupancy

Dispenser sump

Grade

Hot work

Residential occupancy

Spill containment sump

Transition sump

Treatment

Treatment occupancy

Turbine sump

Notes Residential occupancy (Group C) amended

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.1.1. Scope

2.1.1.1. Application

2.1.1.1. Application

AFC 2014

2.1.1.1. Application

2)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.1.3. Fire Safety Installations

2.1.3.5. Special Fire Suppression Systems

2.1.3.5. Special Fire Suppression Systems

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2.1.3.5. Special Fire Suppression Systems

3)

d)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New reference for an NFPA standard in (d)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.1.3. Fire Safety Installations

2.1.3.8. Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems

AFC 2014

2.1.3.8. Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Article

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.1.5. Portable Extinguishers

2.1.5.1. Selection and Installation

2.1.5.1. Selection and Installation

AFC 2014

2.1.5.1. Selection and Installation

3)

4)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Clauses (a) to (f) in Sentence (3)—listing of standards

new content (4), subsequent Sentences renumbered

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Title:

Section:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.3. Interior Finishing, Furnishing and Decorative Materials

2.3.1. General

2.3.2.3. Textiles in Group B Occupancies

2.3.2.3. Hospital Textiles

AFC 2014

2.3.2.3. Textiles in Group B Occupancies

1)

a) b)

2)

3)

a) b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.4.1. Combustible Materials

2.4.1.1. Accumulation of Combustible Materials

2.4.1.1. Accumulation of Combustible Materials

AFC 2014

2.4.1.1. Accumulation of Combustible Materials

5)

d)

Category New Modified Deleted

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.4.1. Combustible Materials

2.4.1.3. Waste Receptacles

2.4.1.3. Waste Receptacles

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2.4.1.3. Waste Receptacles

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes value for capacity of receptacles for recyclable combustible materials doubled

2006 Sentences (6) and (9) deleted, some subsequent renumbering and reshuffle

new content in (7) and (8)

receptacles now need to be emptied only when full (Sentence (9)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.4.3. Open Flames

2.4.3.2. Flaming Meals and Drinks

2.4.3.2. Flaming Meals and Drinks

AFC 2014

2.4.3.2. Flaming Meals and Drinks

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new occupancy classifications incorporated

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.4.4. Use of Dangerous Goods

2.4.4.5. Propane Fuelled Vehicles

2.4.4.5. Propane Fuelled Vehicles

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2.4.4.5. Propane Fuelled Vehicles

4) a) b)

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Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New Sentence (4) expands parking limitations for propane-fuelled vehicles

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.13.2. Fire Safety Measures

2.13.2.2. Fire Alarm

AFC 2006

2.13.2.2. Fire Alarm

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Article deleted, subsequent Articles renumbered

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.14.2. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases

2.14.2.1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases

AFC 2014

2.14.2.1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases

1)

a) b) c)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Subsection

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Title:

Section:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.16. Secondary Suites

2.16.2. General

2.16.2.13. Furnace Room Separations

2.16.2.13. Furnace Room Separations

AFC 2014

2.16.2.13. Furnace Room Separations

1) A furnace room shall be

a) , or

b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes sprinkler system alternative added in (b)

Title:

Section:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.16. Secondary Suites

2.16.2. General

2.16.2.15. Smoke Alarms

2.16.2.15. Smoke Alarms

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2.16.2.15. Smoke Alarms

2)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New content in (2)

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Title:

Section:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 2–Building and Occupant Fire Safety

2.16. Secondary Suites

2.16.2. General

2.16.2.16. Carbon Monoxide Alarms

2.16.2.15. Smoke Alarms

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2.16.2.16. Carbon Monoxide Alarms

1)

2)

3)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Article, subsequent Article renumbered, testing of CO alarms added to it

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.1.1. Scope

3.1.1.3. Explosives

3.1.1.3. Explosives

AFC 2014

3.1.1.3. Explosives

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes reference made more specific

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.2. General

3.2.2.5. Fire Safety Plan

3.2.2.5. Fire Safety Plan

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3.2.2.5. Fire Safety Plan

5)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes specificity re location and maximum quantity of product being stored

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.4. Indoor Tire Storage

3.2.4.2. Fire Separations

3.2.4.2. Fire Separations

AFC 2014

3.2.4.2. Fire Separations

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New reference to Article 3.3.6.5.

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.6. Indoor Storage of Combustible Fibres

3.2.6.3. Loose Combustible Fibres

3.2.6.3. Loose Combustible Fibres

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3.2.6.3. Loose Combustible Fibres

4)

a)

c)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new reference to NFPA standard in (a)

new exception in (c)

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Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.7. Indoor Storage of Dangerous Goods

3.2.7.5. Storage Arrangements

3.2.7.5. Storage Arrangements

AFC 2014

3.2.7.5. Storage Arrangements

6)

7)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Modifications and cross references re conformance

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.7. Indoor Storage of Dangerous Goods

3.2.7.8. Flooring Materials

3.2.7.8. Flooring Materials

AFC 2014

3.2.7.8. Flooring Materials

1) Floors in areas where dangerous goods are to be stored shall be

a)

b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New (a) and (b)—conformance and specification re maintenance of membrane

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.8. Indoor Storage of Compressed Gases

3.2.8.2. Flammable Gases

3.2.8.2. Flammable Gases

AFC 2014

3.2.8.2. Flammable Gases

1)

a)

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c)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Conformance reference in (a), type of flooring in (b)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.8. Indoor Storage of Compressed Gases

3.2.8.3. Indoor Storage of Poisonous, Corrosive or Oxidizing Gases 3.2.8.3. Indoor Storage of Poisonous, Corrosive or Oxidizing Gases

AFC 2014

3.2.8.3. Indoor Storage of Poisonous, Corrosive or Oxidizing Gases

1)

a)

c)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Conformance references added to Clauses

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.9. Indoor Storage of Ammonium Nitrate

3.2.9.2. Storage Buildings

3.2.9.2. Storage Buildings

AFC 2014

3.2.9.2. Storage Buildings

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes 2006 Sentence (4) deleted, content of Article reshuffled {Sentences (6) and (7)} and renumbered

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Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 3–Indoor and Outdoor Storage

3.2.10. Indoor Storage of Fireworks

3.2.10.4. Storage 3.2.10.4. Storage

AFC 2014

3.2.10.4. Storage

3)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Sentence (3) re total quantity of fireworks stored, inclusion in fire safety plan, and informing AHJ

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.1.7. Ventilation

4.1.7.3. Locations of Air Inlets and Outlets 4.1.7.3. Locations of Air Inlets and Outlets

AFC 2014

4.1.7.3. Locations of Air Inlets and Outlets

1)

2)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes modified content (1), new content (2) re conformance

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.4. Assembly and Residential Occupancies

4.2.4.2. Maximum Quantities 4.2.4.2. Maximum Quantities

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4.2.4.2. Maximum Quantities

2)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes fire-resistance stipulation added

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.4. Assembly and Residential Occupancies

4.2.4.3. Storage Cabinets and Storage Rooms 4.2.4.3. Storage Cabinets and Storage Rooms

AFC 2014

4.2.4.3. Storage Cabinets and Storage Rooms

2)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new cross references

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.4. Assembly and Residential Occupancies

4.2.4.5. Dwelling Units 4.2.4.5. Dwelling Units

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4.2.4.5. Dwelling Units

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes quantities increased from 15 and 5 L

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Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.5. Mercantile Occupancies

4.2.5.4. Transfer 4.2.5.3. Transfer

AFC 2014

4.2.5.4. Transfer

2)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new content re tinting operations

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.7. Industrial Occupancies

4.2.7.5. Maximum Quantities 4.2.7.5. Maximum Quantities

AFC 2014

4.2.7.5. Maximum Quantities

4)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Specificity re storage configuration of flammable and combustible liquids

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.2.9. Rooms for Container Storage and Dispensing

4.2.9.5. Explosion Venting 4.2.9.5. Explosion Venting

AFC 2014

4.2.9.5. Explosion Venting

1)

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Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Sentence (1) extensively revised

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.1. Tank Storage

4.3.1.2. Atmospheric Storage Tanks 4.3.1.2. Atmospheric Storage Tanks

AFC 2014

4.3.1.2. Atmospheric Storage Tanks

2)

5)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new content in (2)—was reserved in 2006

new (5)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.2. Installation of Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks

4.3.2.1. Location 4.3.2.1. Location

AFC 2014

4.3.2.1. Location

6)

a)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Capacity of tank increased

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Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.3. Supports, Foundations and Anchorage for Aboveground Storage Tanks

4.3.3.4. Protection against Mechanical Damage 4.3.3.4. Protection against Mechanical Damage

AFC 2014

4.3.3.4. Protection against Mechanical Damage

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes 2006 AHJ’s involvement deleted

barriers now a requirement

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.7. Secondary Containment for Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks

4.3.7.4. Clearances 4.3.7.4. Clearances

AFC 2014

4.3.7.4. Clearances

2)

b)

3)

a)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes capacity of tank increased

change in referenced Clauses and standards, see 2014 3 (b) of this Article

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.8. Installation of Underground Storage Tanks

4.3.8.1. Construction 4.3.8.1. Location

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4.3.8.1. Construction

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes 2006 Sentences (1) and (2) of 4.3.8.1. are now 4.3.8.2. Location

2006 Sentences (3) to (7) deleted

Title:

Subsection ‘06 Subsection ‘14

AFC 2014

Division B, Part 4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.9. Corrosion Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks

4.3.9. Sumps

4.3.9.1. Installation 4.3.9.2. Construction

4.3.9.3. Leak Detection Monitoring

AFC 2014

4.3.9.1. Installation

1)

2)

3) 4)

5)

4.3.9.2. Construction

1)

2) 4.3.9.3. Leak Detection Monitoring

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes New content in Subsection, subsequent renumbering

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.11. Vents for Underground Storage Tanks

4.3.11.3. Installation 4.3.10.3. Installation

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4.3.11.3. Installation

6)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Sentence re testing of piping

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.12. Openings other than Vents in Underground Storage Tanks

4.3.12.3. Fill Piping and Discharge

AFC 2014

4.3.12.3. Fill Piping and Discharge

6) a) b) c)

7)

a) b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.13. Installation of Storage Tanks inside Buildings

4.3.13.1. Occupancy 4.3.12.1. Occupancy

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4.3.13.1. Occupancy

1)

c)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new provision re where storage tanks are allowed

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Title:

Subsection:

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Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.13. Installation of Storage Tanks inside Buildings

4.3.13.5. Storage Tank Construction 4.3.13.6. Piping Systems

AFC 2014

4.3.13.5. Storage Tank Construction

1)

a)

b)

4.3.13.6. Piping Systems

1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes two new Articles, subsequent renumbering

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.14. Rooms for Storage Tanks

4.3.14.1. Design and Construction 4.3.13.1. Design and Construction

AFC 2014

4.3.14.1. Design and Construction

1) a) b) c) d)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new content (1), new (a), (b),(c)

some reshuffle

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.16. Out of Service

4.3.16.1. Underground Storage Tanks

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AFC 2006 4.3.15.1. Underground Storage Tanks

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4.3.16.1. Underground Storage Tanks

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes 2006 Clauses (2)(c)(d) deleted; (e) becomes (c)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.3.16. Out of Service

4.3.16.5. Underground Piping Systems

AFC 2014

4.3.16.5. Underground Piping Systems 1)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new Article

Title:

Subsection:

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AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.4.1.General

4.4.1.2. Frequency and Methods of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring 4.4.1.2. Frequency and Methods of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring

AFC 2014

4.4.1.2. Frequency and Methods of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring 6)

Category New Modified Deleted

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Notes new content (6)

relevant tables updated

Title:

Subsection:

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Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.4.1. General

4.4.1.3. Remedial Action 4.4.1.3. Remedial Action

AFC 2014

4.4.1.3. Remedial Action 2) a) b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Some reshuffle, new Sentence (2)

Title:

Subsection:

AFC 2014

AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.4.2. Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods

4.4.2.1. Definition and Performance of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods 4.4.2.1. Definition and Performance of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods

AFC 2014

4.4.2.1. Definition and Performance of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods 2) a) i) ii) iii) iv) b)

3)

4) a) b)

5)

7)

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10) a) b)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes Extensive revision and new content

Title:

Subsection:

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AFC 2006

Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.4.3. Leak Detection Testing of Storage Tanks, Piping Systems and Sumps

4.4.3.5. Protocols for Leak Detection Testing of Sumps 4.4.3.6. Protocols for Leak Detection Testing of Sumps

AFC 2014

4.4.3.5. Protocols for Leak Detection Testing of Sumps 2)

3)

a)

4)

Category New Modified Deleted

Notes new content (2)

(3)(a) modified

(4) modified

Title:

Subsection:

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Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.4.4. Leak Detection Monitoring of Storage Tanks and Piping Systems

4.4.4.1. Inventory Reconciliation 4.4.4.1. Inventory Reconciliation

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4.4.4.1. Inventory Reconciliation

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Division B, Part 4–Flammable and Combustible Liquids

4.5.3. Corrosion Protection of Piping Systems

4.5.3.1. Corrosion Protection 4.5.3.1. Corrosion Protection

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4.5.3.1. Corrosion Protection

1) b)

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4.5.5. Joints in Piping Systems

4.5.5.5. Gaskets 4.5.5.5. Gaskets

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4.5.5. Joints in Piping Systems

4.5.5.6. Mechanical Connections

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1)

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4.5.5. Joints in Piping Systems

4.5.5.7. Penetrations into Sumps

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4.5.5.7. Penetrations into Sumps

1)

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4.5.6. Location and Arrangement of Piping

4.5.6.1. Construction 4.5.6.1. Location

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4.5.6.1. Construction

1)

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4.5.6. Location and Arrangement of Piping

4.5.6.6. Installation of Underground Piping 4.5.6.5. Installation of Underground Piping

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4.5.6.6. Installation of Underground Piping

2)

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4.5.6. Location and Arrangement of Piping

4.5.6.9. Indoor Piping 4.5.6.8. Indoor Piping

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4.5.6.9. Indoor Piping

3)

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4.5.6. Location and Arrangement of Piping

4.5.6.10. Piping in Trenches 4.5.6.9. Piping in Trenches

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4.5.6.10. Piping in Trenches

2)

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4.6.2. Storage and Handling

4.6.2.1. Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks 4.6.2.1. Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks

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4.6.2.1. Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks

2)

3)

a) b) 4)

d)

5)

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4.6.8. Supervision and Dispensing Procedures

4.6.8.4. Card-or-Key Activated Dispensers 4.6.8.4. Card-or-Key Activated Dispensers

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4.6.8.4. Card-or-Key Activated Dispensers

3)

a) b) c)

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4.6.8. Supervision and Dispensing Procedures

4.6.8.5. Duties of Attendants 4.6.8.5. Duties of Attendants

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4.6.8.5. Duties of Attendants

1) g)

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4.9.3. Processing Buildings

4.9.3.2. Fire Separations 4.9.3.2. Fire Separations

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4.9.3.2. Fire Separations

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5.3.3. Grain Handling and Storage Facilities

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5.3.3.4. Fire Protection 5.3.3.4. Fire Protection

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5.3.3.4. Fire Protection

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5.5.4. Ventilation

5.5.4.1. General Ventilation 5.5.4.1. General Ventilation

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5.5.4.1. General Ventilation

1) a) b)

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5.5.4. Ventilation

5.5.4.4. Enclosure Construction 5.5.4.4. Enclosure Construction

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5.5.4.4. Enclosure Construction

Category New Modified Deleted

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5.6.1. General NB Subsection 5.6.1. has been reshuffled*

5.6.1.3. Fire Safety Plan 5.6.1.3. Fire Safety Plan

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5.6.1.3. Fire Safety Plan 1)

2)

3)

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Division B, Part 5–Hazardous Processes and Operations

5.6.1. General

5.6.1.5. Portable Fire Extinguishers 5.6.1.5. Portable Fire Extinguishers

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5.6.3. Additional Requirements for Residential and Business and Personal Services Occupancies

5.6.3.1. Application 5.6.3.2. Smoking Restrictions

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5.6.3.3. Site Security

5.6.3.4. Site Identification

5.6.3.5. Construction Access

5.6.3.6. Disposal of Combustible Refuse

5.6.3.7. Water Supply

5.6.3.8. Hydrant Access

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5.7.1. Fireworks

5.7.1.6. Authority 5.7.1.6. Authority

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5.7.1.6. Authority 1)

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5.7.1. Fireworks

5.7.1.7. Written Permission 5.7.1.7. Written Permission

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5.7.1.7. Written Permission 1)

b)

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5.7.1. Fireworks

5.7.1.8. Fireworks Sales and Distribution 5.7.1.8. Fireworks Sales

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a)

b)

2)

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5.7.1. Fireworks

5.7.1.10. Discharging 5.7.1.10. Discharging

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5.7.1.10. Discharging 3)

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Division B, Part 5–Hazardous Processes and Operations

5.7.1. Fireworks

5.7.1.11. High-Hazard Display 5.7.1.11. High-Hazard Display

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1)

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Division B, Part 6–Fire Protection Equipment

6.3.1. General

6.3.1.2. Inspection and Testing 6.3.1.2. Inspection and Testing

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6.3.1.2. Inspection and Testing 3)

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Division B, Part 6–Fire Protection Equipment

6.3.1. General

6.3.1.6. Audit

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6.3.1.6. Audit 1)

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Division B, Part 7–Fire Emergency Systems in High Buildings

7.2.2. Elevators

7.2.2.1. Testing Elevators 7.2.2.1. Testing Elevators

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