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DOORS

Minimum height

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PD 1096

2.00m

BP 344

2.00m

RA 9514

2.00m

BP 220

General: 2.00m

Bathroom/mezzanine: 1.80m

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DOORS

Minimum width

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PD 1096

900mm

BP 344

800mm

RA 9514

710mm

BP 220

Main door: 0.80m

Bedroom: 0.70m

Bathroom: 0.60m

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DOORS

Height of door knob

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BP 344

820-1060mm (900mm preferred)

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LOCATION ON PROPERTY

Front setback

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PD 1096

R1: 4.50m

BP 220

1.50m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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LOCATION ON PROPERTY

Side setback

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PD 1096

R1: 2.00m

BP 220

1.50m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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LOCATION ON PROPERTY

Rear setback

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PD 1096

R1: 2.00m

BP 220

2.00m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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LOCATION ON PROPERTY

Distance of eaves from property line

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PD 1096

0.75m

BP 220

0.75m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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MINIMUM ROOM SIZES

Rooms for human habitation

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PD 1096

6.00sqm

Minimum dimension of 2.00m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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MINIMUM ROOM SIZES

Kitchen

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PD 1097

3.00sqm

Minimum dimension of 1.50m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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MINIMUM ROOM SIZES

Bathroom

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PD 1096

1.20sqm

Minimum dimension of 0.90m

PD 957

Follow NBC

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MINIMUM AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Schools

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PD 1096

3.00 cubic meters (Allot 1.00 sqm per person)

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MINIMUM AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Offices and factories

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PD 1096

12.00 cubic meters

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MINIMUM AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Habitable rooms

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PD 1096

14.00 cubic meters

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MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS

Ground floor

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PD 1096

Naturally ventilated: 2.70m

Artificially ventilated: 2.70m

BP 344

2.00m for walkways

RA 9514

2.00m for means of egress

BP 220

2.00m

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MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS

Second floor

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PD 1096

Naturally ventilated: 2.70m

Artificially ventilated: 2.40m

BP 344

2.00m for walkways

RA 9514

2.00m for means of egress

BP 220

2.00m

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MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS

Succeeding floors

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PD 1096

Naturally ventilated: 2.70m

Artificially ventilated: 2.10m

BP 344

2.00m for walkways

RA 9514

2.00m for means of egress

BP 220

2.00m

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MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS

Mezzanine

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PD 1096

1.80m

BP 344

2.00m for walkways

RA 9514

2.00m for means of egress

BP 220

1.80m

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LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Windows for rooms

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PD 1096

10% of floor area, but 1.00sqm minimum

BP 220

10% of floor area

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LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Windows for bathrooms

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PD 1096

5% of floor area, but 240 sq. mm. minimum

BP 220

5% of floor area

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LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Minimum dimension of court

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PD 1096

2.00m

BP 220

2.00m

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LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Minimum dimension of court

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PD 1096

2.00m

BP 220

2.00m

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LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Min. width of court passageway

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PD 1096

1.20m

BP 220

1.20m

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STAIRS

Riser

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PD 1096

200mm maximum

BP 344

Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs.

RA 9514

Existing stairs: 205mm max.

New stairs: 100-180mm

BP 220

250mm maximum

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STAIRS

Tread

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PD 1096

250mm minimum

BP 344

Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs.

RA 9514

Existing stairs: 230mm min.

New stairs: 280mm min.

BP 220

200mm minimum

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STAIRS Minimum width
**PD 1096** Less than 10 OL:0.75m 10-50 OL.: 0.90m More than 50 OL:1.10m **BP 344** Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs. **RA 9514** Existing stairs: 915mm New stairs, 0-49 OL: 915mm New stairs, 50-1999 OL: 1120mm New stairs, 2000 or more OL: 1420mm **BP 220** 600mm
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STAIRS Minimum headroom
**PD 1096** 2.00m **BP 344** Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs. **RA 9514** 2.00m **BP 220** 2.00m
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STAIRS Maximum vertical distance between landings
**PD 1096** 3.60m **BP 344** Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs. **RA 9514** 3.66m **BP 220** 3.60m
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STAIRS Handrail height
**PD 1096** 800-900mm **BP 344** Slanted nosing preferred over protruding nosing, provide 300mm-wide tactile strip at top and bottom of stairs. **RA 9514** 760-865mm **BP 220** 800-1200mm
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RAMPS Maximum slope
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **BP 344** 1 in 12 **RA 9514** 1 in 12
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RAMPS Maximum cross slope
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **RA 9514** 1 in 48
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RAMPS Minimum width
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **BP 344** 1.20m **RA 9514** 1120mm
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RAMPS Minimum landing length
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **BP 344** 1.50m
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RAMPS Distance between landings
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **BP 344** 6.00m (horizontal distance bet. landings) **RA 9514** 760mm (vertical distance bet. landings)
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RAMPS Handrail height
**PD 1096** No general requirements provided, only for ramps located in reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. **BP 344** 700mm and 900mm **RA 9514** 760-865mm
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CORRIDORS
**PD 1096** 1.10m **BP 344** 1.20m
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) Place of assembly
PD 1096 0.65 sqm (here it is, just a single area, compared to 9514 that comprise different sub items)
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Place of assembly** Standing room Concentrated use Less concentrated use
**RA 9514** 0. 28 sqm 0. 65 sqm 1. 40 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Educational** Classrooms Shop, laboratories, vocational rooms Conference rooms, exhibit rooms, gyms
**PD 1096** 1. 80 sqm 4. 60 sqm 1. 40 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) Educational Classrooms Shop, laboratories, vocational rooms Dry nurseries
**RA 9514** 1. 90 sqm 4. 60 sqm 3. 30 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Healthcare** Sleeping departments In-patient treatment Hospitals, sanitaria Nursing homes Children's nurseries
**PD 1096** 11. 00 sqm 22. 00 sqm 8. 40 sqm 7. 40 sqm 3. 25 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Healthcare** Sleeping departments In-patient treatment
**RA 9514** 11. 10 sqm 22. 30sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Residential** Dwellings Hotels, apartments, dormitories
**PD 1096** 28. 00 sqm 18. 60 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) ## Footnote **Residential**
**RA 9514** 18.60 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Mercantile** Street floor or basement used for sale Upper floors used for sale Floors not used for sale (office, storage, etc.) Drinking establishments Commercial kitchens
**PD 1096** 2. 80 sqm 5. 60 sqm 9. 30 sqm 1. 40 sqm 18. 60 sqm
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OCCUPANT LOADS (Area per person) **Mercantile** Street floor or basement used for sale Upper floors used for sale Floors not used for sale (office, storage, etc.)
**RA 9514** 2. 80 sqm 5. 60 sqm 9. 30 sqm
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FIREWALL EXTENSIONS Above roof
**PD 1096** 400mm **BP 220** 300mm **PD 957** For rowhouse: 300mm
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FIREWALL EXTENSIONS From outermost edges (walls)
**PD 1096** 600mm **BP 220** 300mm **PD 957** For rowhouse: 300mm
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FIREWALL EXTENSIONS Under eaves
**PD 1096** 300mm **BP 220** 300mm **PD 957** For rowhouse: 300mm
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EXITS Number of exits required (based on occupant load)
**PD 1096** 0-10 OL: 1 exit 10-499 OL: 2 exits 500-999 OL: 3 exits 1000 or more OL: 4 exits
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EXITS Number of exits required (based on occupant load)
**RA 9514​** 0-500 OL: 2 exits 501-999 OL: 3 exits 1000 or more OL: 4 exits
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EXITS Number of exits required (based on occupant load)
BP 220 0-9 OL: 1 exit 10 or more OL: 2 exits
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EXITS Minimum width of exits
**PD 1096** 1.10m (corridors) **RA 9514** 915mm **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS Maximum travel distance to exit, no sprinkler
**PD 1096** 45.00m **RA 9514** 46m **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS Maximum travel distance to exit, with sprinkler
**PD 1096** 60.00m **RA 9514** 61m **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS Minimum width of exit door
**PD 1096** 900mm **BP 344** 800mm (for all doors) **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS Minimum height of exit door
**PD 1096** 2.00m **BP 344** 2.00m (For all doors) **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS Change in floor level at doors
**PD 1096** 50mm **RA 9514** 13mm **BP 220** Additional note regarding exits: BP 220 specifically refers to Section 3.1007 of PD 1185 (the old Fire Code) for the exit requirements. This is included in BP 220 as Annex 1 on page 53.
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EXITS **Maximum length of dead ends** * Place of assembly * Educational * Healthcare * Detention/correctional * Residential (hotels/dormitories) * Residential (apartment buildings) * Business * Business, with NFPA 13 sprinkler system * Industrial
**PD 1096** 6.00m
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EXITS **Maximum length of dead ends** * Place of assembly * Educational * Healthcare * Detention/correctional * Residential (hotels/dormitories) * Residential (apartment buildings) * Business * Business, with NFPA 13 sprinkler system * Industrial
**BP 344** Provide turnabout space within 3.50m of any dead end
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EXITS **Maximum length of dead ends** 1. Place of assembly 2. Educational 3. Healthcare 4. Detention/correctional 5. Residential (hotels/dormitories) 6. Residential (apartment buildings) 7. Business 8. Business, with NFPA 13 sprinkler system 9. Industrial
RA 9514 1. 6.10m 2. 6.00m 3. 6.00m 4. 6.00m 5. 6.00m 6. Not allowed 7. 6.00m 8. 15.00m 9. 15.50m
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ELEVATORS Various elevator requirements **PD 1096**
* In apartments or condomimiums 5 storeys or higher, at least 1 passenger elevator shall be kept on 24-hour constant service. * Minimum 600mm-deep pit * Maximum 4 cars per hoistway
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ELEVATORS Various elevator requirements **BP 344**
* Inside dimensions of car: 1.10m wide x 1.40m deep * Maximum travel distance from building entrance: 30.00m
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ELEVATORS Various elevator requirements **RA 9514**
* Required for healthcare occupancies two storeys or higher. * Provide at least one exit per elevator lobby.
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ELEVATORS Various elevator requirements **BP 220**
* Required for multi-family dwellings and condominiums 6 storeys of higher. Follow standards in NBC and BP 344.
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ELEVATORS Various elevator requirements **PD 957**
Follow NBC
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