LSC & OFM Flashcards
What are other legislations in building safety
Fire code
building code
electrical code
What is the NFPA
a guide for when there is no clear guidance on an issue in the particular jurdiction of residence
what are relative ontario regulatory requirements
OHSA
technical safety standards act
ARC’s
Where do ontario based requirements find their genesis
NFPA LSC
what are 3 characteristics of the NFPA LSC
economical
best science
ongoing maintenance and review
what is a limitation of the NFPA 101 LSC
written with a US focus
What are key components of NFPA 101
classifies occupancies means of egress fire protection features building services fire protection equipment specific conditions for occupancies
What does the OFC place restricrions on
storage of hazardous materials (specifically flammable and combustible liquids) in various occupancies. assembly (schools) and residential (single family dwellings, apartments)
What is the restriction in assembly occupancies
limited quantities in approved containers only
Assembly occupancies, max quantity of liquids formula
q1/30 + q2/150 + q3/600 < 1
Some storage is allowed in cabinets or rooms but with a restriction. what is it
flammable liquids cant be stored above or below the first storey of the building or on exterior balconies
Can flammable or combustible liquids be stored on exterior balconies?
no
where can flammable and combustible liquids be stored in residential occupancies
within the unit - 30 and 10
attached garage or shed - 50 and 30
To what mercantile occupancies do restrictions apply? and where can they store their liquids?
ones that involve prepackaged closed containers. OFC permits basement storage
In mercantile occupancies what are he limitations dependent upon
suite size
liquid classification
sprinkler protection
What are the mercantile quantity restrictions
8000 L Max OR 8L/m2
2000 L Class I OR 2L/m2
300 L class ia and ib combined OR .3L/m2
What are other occupancies with storage restrictions
buisness and personal services educational occupances (non-res) Institutional occupances (supervisory or medical care or correctional institutions)
In the “other” occupancies, where can liquids be stored
in cabinets in closed containers
in rooms with no openings directly with public portions
What do single fire compartments have a rating of when they can store 250 L
45 min fire resistance rating
What and how must individual containers exceeding 5L of flammable or combustible liquids be stored
in compliance with ULC/ ORD -C-30 Safety container requirements
they must be safety cans up to 25 L capacity
What does the OFM use the Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model for
to describe the process and procedures under which its desired objectives of optimizing public fire safety can be met
Name some issues which can determine fire impact on individuals and community
lack of water supply/ HR/ security/ property maintenance/ fire safe behaviour/ fire safety eduxation and adequate separation/egress/alarm and detection
removable or correctible sources of ignition
alcohol or drug impairment
Who conducts a Needs Analysis
municipalities. but an organization can complete one too
What does a needs analysis include
a list of property, occupant and/or fire types relevant to community
number of properties of each property type within the community and number of occupancy for each occupant type and fires for each fire type
What happens after the needs analysis information is collected and what does it entail
a more in depth assessment takes place that considers: number of fires and incident rates possibility of ignition number of fatalities/injuries and their rates property losses (dollars) expected size of any fire number of persons imperiled/affected moral or legal concerns
how is the in depth assignment further assessed
prioritization based on risk
assess why there is a risk
select programs to address risk within available resources
What are relevant subcomponents of program selection/development and implementation
fire incident evaluation
public safety education
inspection
What are characterics of a Category A building
<600 m2 in area
3 stories or less in height;
doesnt contain an occupancy subject to retrofit or hazardous occupancy that has specific fire safet requirements;
do not contain an institutional occupancy
What are characterics of a Category B building
> 600m2 in area
6 stories or less in height
doesnt contain an occupancy subject to retrofit not yet in compliance
does not contain institutional occupancy
What are characterics of a Category C building
> 600m2 in area
6 stories or more in height
doesnt contain occupancy subject to retrofit not yet in compliance
MAY contain institutional occupancy that is in compliance with retrofit
What are characterics of a Category D building
an occupancy subject to retrofit NOT yet in compliance
D1- assembly
D2 - rooming houses, community and social services
D3 - institutional
D4 - low rise res
D5 - high rise res
D6 - 2 unit residential
What are characterics of a Category E building
buildings of new construction subject to OBC
E1 - referenced by OBC part 9
E2 - referenced by OBC part 3
E3 - high rise buildings 3.2.6
What should staff be knowledgeable of
sprinkler systems fire alarm and detectors standpipe and hose systems fire fighter systems emergency power generators smoke control measures fixed extinguishing systems
