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2.15.1.1.
Division B

Section 2.15. Homes and Hospitals

2.15.1. General

2.15.1.1. Inspection

1) The person in charge of a building classified as a Group B, Division 2 occupancy shall appoint a fire marshal.

2) A fire marshal appointed under Sentence (1) shall, at least every 6 months, inspect the building and all related buildings for fire hazards and provide a written report to the person in charge indicating
a) the condition of the exits, fire extinguishers and fire alarm equipment, and
b) any other conditions relative to fire safety in the building or related buildings.

3) The person in charge shall forward a copy of the report referred to in Sentence (2) to the authority having jurisdiction.

Section 2.16. Objectives and Functional Statements

2.16.1. Objectives and Functional Statements

2.16.1.1. Attribution to Acceptable Solutions

1) For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) of Division A, the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in this Part shall be the objectives and functional statements listed in Table 2.16.1.1. (See Note A-1.1.2.1.(1).)

| Table 2.16.1.1. Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 2

Forming Part of Sentence 2.16.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
2.1.2.2. Hazardous Activities
(1) [F01,F30,F31,F43,F32,F81-OS3.1,OS3.2,OS3.3,OS3.4]
[F01-OP1.2]
[F01-OS1.1]
(2) [F02,F03-OS1.2] [F10-OS1.5]
2.1.3.1. Fire Alarm, Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems
(2) [F02-OP1.2]
[F02-OS1.2]
2.1.3.3. Smoke Alarms
(1) [F81,F11-OS1.5]
(2) [F11-OS1.5]
(3) [F11,F81-OS1.5]
2.1.3.4. Protection of Combustible Sprinkler Piping
(1) [F06,F82-OS1.2]
[F06,F82-OP1.2]
[F06,F82-OP3.1]
Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)
Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
2.1.3.5. Special Fire Suppression Systems
(2) [F02,F81-OS1.1]
[F02,F81-OP1.1]
(3) [F02,F81-OS1.2] [F81-OS1.4]
[F02,F81-OP1.2] [F81-OP1.4]
(4) [F02,F81-OS1.2]
[F02,F81-OP1.2]
(5) [F02,F81-OS1.1]
[F02,F81-OP1.2]
(6) [F02-OP1.2]
[F02-OS1.2]
(7) [F82,F12-OP1.2]
[F82,F12-OS1.2]
(8) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
2.1.3.6. Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Safety Devices
(1) [F82-OS1.4]
[F82-OP1.4]
2.1.4.1. Posting
(1) [F12,F10,F82,F81-OS1.1,OS1.2]

2-22 Division B
National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition

Division B 2.16.1.1.

Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued) Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)
Functional Statements and Objectives (1) Functional Statements and Objectives (1)
2.1.5.1. Selection and Installation 2.3.1.5. Combustible Display or Exhibit
(1) (1)
[F02-OS1.2] [F01-OS1.1] [F02-OS1.2]
[F02-OP1.2] 2.3.2.1. Drapes, Curtains and Decorative Materials
(2) (1)
[F02,F12-OS1.2] [F02-OP1.2]
[F02,F12-OP1.2] [F02-OS1.2,OS1.5]
(3) 2.3.2.2. Flame-Retardant Treatments
[F02,F12-OS1.2] (1)
[F02,F12-OP1.2] [F82-OP1.2]
(4) [F82-OS1.2,OS1.5]
[F02,F12-OS1.2] 2.3.2.3. Textiles in Group B Occupancies
[F02,F12-OP1.2] (1)
(5) [F02-OP1.2]
[F12,F06-OS1.2] [F02-OS1.2]
[F12,F06-OP1.2] (2)
(6) [F02-OS1.2]
[F80-OP1.2] [F02-OP1.2]
[F80-OS1.2] 2.4.1.1. Accumulation of Combustible Materials
2.2.1.1. Fire Separations (1)
(2) [F01,F02-OS1.2,OS1.1]
[F03-OP1.2] Applies to conformance with the NBC(AE). [F01,F02-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F03-OS1.2] Applies to conformance with the NBC(AE). (2)
2.2.1.2. Damage to Fire Separations [F01,F02-OS1.2]
(1) [F01,F02-OP1.2]
[F03-OP1.2] (3)
[F03-OS1.2] [F01,F02-OS1.2]
2.2.2.2. Damage to Closures [F01,F02-OP1.2]
(1) (4)
[F82-OP1.2] [F01,F02-OS1.2]
[F82-OS1.2] [F01,F02-OP1.2]
2.2.2.3. Protective Guarding Devices (5)
(1) [F02-OS1.2]
[F81-OP1.2] [F02-OP1.2]
[F81-OS1.2] (6)
2.2.2.4. Inspection and Maintenance [F01-OS1.2,OS1.1]
(1) [F01,F02-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F82-OP1.2] 2.4.1.2. Storage Rooms for Combustible Waste Materials
[F82-OS1.2] (1)
(2) [F03,F02-OS1.2]
[F82-OP1.2] [F03,F02-OP1.2]
[F82-OS1.2] 2.4.1.3. Waste Receptacles
(3) (1)
[F82-OP1.2] [F01-OS1.1] Applies to portion of Code text: “… be removed from the premises.”
[F82-OS1.2] (2)
(4) [F01-OS1.1] Applies to the storage of combustible materials and ashes in the same container.
[F81-OP1.2] (3)
[F81-OS1.2] [F03-OS1.2]
(5) [F03-OP1.2]
[F82-OP1.2] (4)
[F82-OS1.2] [F03,F02,F01-OS1.2]
2.3.1.2. Movable Partitions and Screens [F03,F02,F01-OP1.2]
(1) (5)
[F02-OS1.2] [F03,F02,F01-OS1.2]
2.3.1.3. Decorative Materials [F03,F02,F01-OP1.2]
(1) (6)
[F02-OS1.2] [F02,F03-OS1.2]
2.3.1.4. Interconnected Floor Spaces [F02,F03-OP1.2]
(1) (7)
[F02-OP1.2] [F03,F02,F01-OS1.2]
[F02-OS1.2] [F03,F02,F01-OP1.2]

National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition Division B 2-23

2.16.1.1. Division B

Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)

Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
(8) [F03,F02,F01-OS1.2]
[F03,F02,F01-OP1.2]
(9) [F02,F03-OS1.2]
[F02,F03-OP1.2]
2.4.1.4. Lint Traps for Laundry Equipment
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.2.1. Smoking Areas
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
(3) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.2.2. Signs
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.3.1. Open Flames in Processions
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.3.2. Flaming Meals and Drinks
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
(3) [F01-OS1.1]
(4) [F12,F02-OS1.2]
[F12,F02-OP1.2]
2.4.3.3. Devices Having Open Flames
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.4.1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.4.2. Flammable Gases
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
2.4.4.3 Parking of Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods
(1) [F01,F81-OS1.1]
[F01,F81-OP1.1]
2.4.5.1. Open Air Fires
(1) [F01,F03,F02-OP1.2]
[F01,F03,F02-OS1.2]
(2) [F01,F02-OS1.1]
[F01,F02-OP1.1]
2.4.6.1. Security
(1) [F34-OS1.1,OS1.2]
[F34-OP3.1]
2.4.7.1. Use and Maintenance
(1) [F01,F82,F81-OS1.1]
[F01,F82,F81-OP1.1]
2.5.1.2. Access Panels and Windows
(1) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
2.5.1.3. Fire Department Building Access
(1) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
2.5.1.4. Access to Fire Department Connections
(1) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
2.5.1.5. Maintenance of Fire Department Access
(1) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
(2) [F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2]
2.6.1.2. Coal and Wood Bins
(1) [F01-OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
2.6.1.3. Hoods, Ducts and Filters
(1) [F01,F02-OP1.2]
[F01,F02-OS1.2]
2.6.1.4. Chimneys, Flues and Flue Pipes
(1) [F01-OP1.2] [F82-OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.2] [F82-OS1.1]
(2) [F01-OP1.2]
[F01-OS1.2]
(3) [F82-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F82-OS1.1,OS1.2]
[F82-OS3.4]
(a) [F82-OS3.1] Applies to portion of Code text: "... any structural deficiency or decay ..."
2.6.1.5. Clearances
(1) [F01-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1,OS1.2]
(2) [F01-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1,OS1.2]
2.6.1.6. Operation and Maintenance Procedures
(1) [F01,F81,F82-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F81,F82-OS3.4]
[F01,F81,F82-OS1.1,OS1.2]
(2) [F82-OP1.2]
[F82-OS1.2]
2.6.1.7. Ventilation Shafts
(1) [F01,F81-OP1.2]
[F01,F81-OS1.2]

Division B 2.16.1.1.

Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued) Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)
Functional Statements and Objectives(1) Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
2.6.1.8. Repairs and Renovations 2.7.1.5. Nonfixed Seating
(1) [F02,F03-OP1.2]
[F02,F03-OS1.2] [F01-OS1.1]
(2) [F81,F43-OS1.1]
[F81,F43-OH5]
[F81,F43-OP1.1]
2.6.1.9. Commercial Cooking Equipment (1)
(1) [F01-OS1.1,OS1.2] [F02,F81-OS1.2]
[F02,F81-OP1.2]
(2) [F01-OS1.2,OS1.1] [F81,F82-OS1.2]
[F01,F81,F82-OP1.2]
(3) [F82-OS1.1] [F02-OS1.2]
[F02-OP1.2]
(4) [F01-OS1.1]
(5) [F12-OS1.2]
[F12-OP1.2]
(6) [F01,F81,F82-OS1.1]
(7) [F01,F81,F82-OS1.1]
2.6.2.2. Outdoor Incinerators 2.7.2.1. Exit Doors and Door Release Hardware
(1) [F03-OS1.2] Applies to portion of Code text: “... except that the flue venting an incinerator shall not serve as the chute conveying waste material to the incinerator.”
[F03-OS1.2] [F82,F81-OS1.1]
2.6.2.3. Spark Arresters
(1) [F81,F82-OS1.1]
(2) [F82,F01-OS1.1]
2.6.3.1. Use (4)
(1) [F02-OP1.2]
[F02-OS1.2] [F01-OS1.4,OS1.5]
2.6.3.2. Security
(1) [F34-OS1.1]
[F34-OS3.3]
[F34-OP1.1]
2.7.1.2. Open Floor Areas (1)
(2) [F10,F05-OS3.7]
(3) [F10-OS3.7]
(4) [F10-OS3.7]
2.7.1.3. Occupant Load
(1) [F10-OS3.7]
(2) [F10-OS3.7]
2.7.1.4. Signs
(1) [F10-OS3.7]
(2) [F10-OS3.7]
(3) [F10-OS3.7]

National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition | Division B 2-25

2.16.1.1. Division B

Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued) Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)
Functional Statements and Objectives (1) Functional Statements and Objectives (1)
2.8.2.1. Measures in a Fire Safety Plan 2.8.3.1. Fire Drill Procedures
(1) (1)
(a)(i) [F12,F13-OP1.2] [F12-OP1.2]
(a)(ii) [F13-OP1.2] [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F10-OS1.5]
(a)(iii) [F11-OP1.2] 2.8.3.2. Fire Drill Frequency
(a)(v) [F02-OP1.2] (1)
(b) to (d) [F12-OP1.2] [F12-OP1.2]
(f) [F01-OP1.1] [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F10-OS1.5]
(g) [F82-OP1.2] (2)
[F12-OS1.5]
(a)(i) [F11,F13-OS1.5] 2.9.2.1. Flame-Retardant Treatments
(a)(ii) [F13-OS1.5,OS1.2] (1)
(a)(iii) [F11-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F82-OP1.2]
(a)(iv) [F10-OS1.5] [F82-OS1.2,OS1.5]
(a)(v) [F02-OS1.2] 2.9.3.1. Electrical Systems
(b) to (d) [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] (1)
(e) [F10,F12-OS1.5] [F82,F81,F01-OP1.1]
(f) [F01-OS1.1] [F82,F81-OS3.1,OS3.2,OS3.3,OS3.4]
(g) [F82-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F82,F81,F01-OS1.1]
(2) (2)
[F13,F12-OP1.2] [F01,F82-OP1.1] [F02,F82-OP1.2] [F82-OP1.1]
[F11,F13,F12,F10-OS1.5,OS1.2] [F01,F82-OS1.1] [F82-OS1.1]
[F02,F82-OS1.2] (3)
2.8.2.2. Care, Treatment and Detention Occupancies [F34-OP1.1]
(1) [F34-OS3.3]
[F12-OS1.5,OS1.2] [F01-OS1.1] [F02-OS1.2] [F34-OS1.1]
2.8.2.3. Assembly Occupancies (4)
(1) [F81-OP1.1]
[F12-OS1.5,OS1.2] [F01-OS1.1] [F02-OS1.2] [F81-OS1.1]
2.8.2.4. High Buildings 2.9.3.2. Combustible Materials
(1) (1)
[F02,F12,F13-OP1.2] [F02-OS1.2] Applies to portion of Code text: "... except that sawdust and shavings are permitted to be used if kept damp."
[F02,F12,F11,F13,F36-OS1.5,OS1.2] [F02-OS1.2] Applies to the restriction of combustible materials within tents or air-supported structures.
2.8.2.5. Retention of Fire Safety Plans (2)
(1) [F01,F02,F03-OS1.2]
[F12-OP1.2] [F01,F02,F03-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.5,OS1.2] 2.9.3.3. Smoking and Open Flame Devices
(2) (1)
[F12-OP1.2] [F01-OS1.1]
[F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] 2.9.3.4. Fire Watch
(3) (1)
[F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5]
[F12-OP1.2] (2)
2.8.2.6. Distribution (a) [F10,F12-OS1.5] [F12-OS1.2] Applies to familiarity with the condition of the exits.
(1) (b) [F10,F12-OS1.5] [F12-OS1.2] Applies to the means of egress being kept clear.
[F12,F13-OP1.2] [F01,F82-OP1.1] [F02,F82-OP1.2] (a) [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] Applies to familiarity with the fire safety plan.
[F11,F13,F12,F10-OS1.2,OS1.5] [F01,F82-OS1.1] (b) [F12-OS1.2,OS1.5] Applies to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
[F02,F82-OS1.2] 2.9.3.5. Fire Alarm System
2.8.2.7. Posting of Fire Emergency Procedures (1)
(1) [F13-OP1.2]
[F10-OS1.5] [F11-OS1.5] [F13-OS1.2]
(2) 2.10.2.1. Supervision of Children
[F10-OS1.5] (1)
(3) [F01-OS1.1,OS1.2] [F10-OS1.5] [F12,F13-OS1.2]
[F13-OP1.2] (2)
[F13-OS1.2] [F12-OS1.5]
2.8.2.8. Shutdown of Fire Alarm Systems
(1)
[F10,F11,F12,F13-OS1.5]
[F10,F11,F12,F13-OS3.7]
(2)
[F11-OS1.5]
[F11-OS3.7]

National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition
2-26 Division B

Division B 2.16.1.1.

Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued) Table 2.16.1.1. (Continued)
Functional Statements and Objectives(1) Functional Statements and Objectives(1)
2.10.3.1. Combustible Materials Attached to Walls 2.13.2.3. Fire Watch
(1) (1)
[F02-OP1.2] [F12-OS1.2]
[F02-OS1.2] [F12-OP1.2]
2.10.3.2. Waste Receptacles 2.13.2.4. Refuelling, Repair and Maintenance Operations
(1) (1)
[F02,F01-OS1.2] [F01-OS1.1]
[F02,F01-OP1.2]
2.10.3.3. Flammable and Combustible Liquids 2.13.2.5. Inspection of Separators
(1) (1)
[F01,F34-OS1.1] Applies to storage in areas inaccessible to children. [F82-OS1.1]
[F82-OH5]
2.10.4.1. Fire Prevention Inspections [F82-OP1.1]
(1)
[F01,F82-OS1.1] 2.14.1.1. General
2.11.2.1. Portable Extinguishers (3)
(1) [F03,F06,F12,F13-OS1.2]
[F02,F12-OP1.2] [F03,F06,F12,F13-OP1.2]
[F02,F12-OS1.2]
2.12.1.1. Use 2.14.2.1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases
(1) (1)
[F01,F02-OP1.1,OP1.2] [F10-OS1.5]
[F01,F02-OS1.1,OS1.2] [F10-OS1.5] [F10-OS3.7]
(2)
[F01,F02,F03-OP1.1,OP1.2] 2.15.1.1. Homes and Hospitals
[F01,F02,F03-OS1.1,OS1.2] (2)
2.12.1.2. Adequacy of Sprinkler System [F03,F06,F12,F13-OS1.2]
(1) [F03,F06,F12,F13-OP1.2]
[F02-OP1.2]
[F02-OS1.2]
2.12.1.5. Access to Fire Protection Equipment Notes to Table 2.16.1.1.:
(1) (1) See Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.
[F12-OP1.2]
[F12-OS1.2,OS1.5]
2.12.1.7. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases
(1)
[F01,F02-OS1.1,OS1.2,OS1.5]
2.12.1.8. Fuelled Equipment
(1)
[F01,F34-OS1.1,OS1.5]
2.12.1.9. Propane-Fuelled Automotive Vehicles
(1)
(a),(b),(c) [F43-OS1.1,OS1.5]
(d) [F34,F81-OS1.1]
(e) [F01-OS1.1]
2.13.1.1. Construction
(1)
[F01,F02,F81-OP1.2,OP1.1]
[F01,F02,F81-OS1.1,OS1.2]
2.13.2.1. Fire Separations
(1)
[F03-OP1.2]
[F03-OS1.2]
2.13.2.2. Smoking
(1)
[F01-OS1.1] Applies to portion of Code text: “Smoking shall not be permitted on helicopter landing areas on roofs …”

National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition Division B 2-27