Appendix A — Division C
Explanatory Material
A-2.2.1.2.(1) Structural Design
Part 4 of Division B is written on the assumption that structural design will be carried out by a professional who is qualified to perform such design. Sentence 2.2.1.2.(1) is not intended to imply that a professional may not also be required in the application of requirements in other Parts of the
British Columbia Building Code.
A-2.2.6.2.(1) Information Required on Drawings and Specifications
Examples of information that should
be shown on architectural drawings and drawings for heating, ventilating
and air-conditioning systems are:
- the name, type and location of the building,
- the name of the owner,
- the name of the architect,
- the name of the engineer or designer,
- the north point,
- the dimensions and height of all rooms,
- the intended use of all rooms,
- the details or description of the wall, roof, ceiling and floor construction, including insulation,
- the details or description of the windows and outside doors, including the size, weatherstripping, storm sashes, sills and storm doors,
- the size and continuity of all pipes, ducts, shafts, flues and fire dampers,
- the location, size, capacity and type of all principal units of equipment,
- the size, shape and height of all chimneys and gas vents,
- the size and location of all combustion air and ventilation openings, and
- the location and fire-resistance rating of required fire separations.
A-2.2.7. Professional Design and Review
This Subsection provides for the use of what are generally called Letters of
Assurance. The letters themselves, known as Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B and located
at the end of Division C, are intended to put on paper the responsibilities of the
owner and the various registered professionals in a construction project. The
Letters of Assurance do not impose any additional responsibilities on the registered
professionals nor are they intended to alter the roles and responsibilities of the
authorities having jurisdiction.
The Schedules have been very carefully scrutinized by the Province of British
Columbia, Union of BC Municipalities, Building Officials’ Association of British
Columbia, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and their respective legal counsel.
The precise wording in the letters is extremely critical and must not be modified.
Any notations on these Schedules which are absolutely necessary to suit a particular
project must be clearly and legibly marked in ink on the copies.
It is typical that the registered professional responsible for the design is also
responsible for the field review. There are instances where this is not the case and
having a different registered professional doing the field reviews is unavoidable.
Schedule C-B requires that the registered professional who provides the field review
provide assurance that the building as finally constructed is in substantial
conformance with the Code. In the event that another registered professional is to
provide field review, the field reviewer takes on the responsibility to confirm that
the construction substantially complies with the plans and supporting documents that
were submitted for the building permit. The responsibility for code compliance of
the design remains with the original registered professional who undertook the
design. In this event, the Schedule C-B must be modified by the field reviewer by
crossing out and initialling Clause (b)(i) and providing the effective transition
date.
Note that Schedules A, B, C-A & C-B, as required by Subsection 2.2.7., must be
signed, sealed and submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, as applicable for
each specific project. Conditional or qualified Schedules are not typically
acceptable. Any fire and life safety issue relative to the Schedule B disciplines
is
to be remedied before the Schedules C-A / C-B are released, not accommodated by
conditions or qualifications placed on the Schedule or by any attached document. See
the Guide to Letters of Assurance, available from the Building and Safety Standards
Branch Web site, for more details.
A-2.2.7.1.(1)(c)(i) Structural Components
The reference to “structural components of buildings that fall within the scope of
Part 4” includes the situation where a building is classified under Part 9 due to
its size and occupancy but also contains some structural components (such as beams
supporting concentrated loads) which must be designed under Part 4. In this
situation only Schedules B and C-B for the structural components are required.
Schedule A and Schedules B, C-A and C-B relating to non-structural components are
not required.
A-2.2.7.2.(1)(a) Coordinating Registered Professional
The coordinating registered professional is responsible to ascertain that all Code
related aspects which are relevant to the project are clearly identified by each of
the registered professionals in the collection of Schedules B. If a registered
professional of record has crossed out any item on their Schedule B, the
coordinating registered professional must confirm this item is not applicable to the
project or resolve the issue with the registered professional of record.
A-2.2.7.2.(1)(b) Schedule B
The purpose of Schedule B is to clearly identify the appropriate registered
professional of record who has the overall responsibility in each discipline for
compliance with the various Code related aspects of the project. Detailed design of
certain building components may be undertaken by other registered professionals. The
registered professional of record is responsible for monitoring the design work and
field review of the other registered professionals within their discipline for
components listed in Schedule B. In the event that the other registered
professionals provide design and field review, the registered professional of record
must be satisfied that such design and field reviews have been performed and is
responsible for Schedule C-B.
A-2.2.7.2.(2) Schedule C-A
Schedule C-A provides confirmation that the coordinating registered professional
has completed the obligation to coordinate the various registered professionals
engaged in the project. It also confirms that the testing of the interrelated fire
and life safety systems, such as fire alarms and sprinklers, has been completed and
the systems function as intended.
A-2.2.7.3. Demonstration of the Coordinated Fire and Life Safety Systems
The design drawings and supporting documents must clearly indicate all essential details
of the Coordinated Fire and Life Safety Systems prior to the construction of or the
alteration to a building. Demonstration of the proper, integrated operation of the Fire and Life Safety Systems must be conducted prior to occupancy.
Note that Schedules A, B, , C-A & C-B, as required by Subsection 2.2.7., must be signed and sealed and submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, as
appropriate for each specific project.
The following is an example of the steps required to coordinate the installation and testing of fire and life safety systems in buildings.
1.0. General
Referencing Schedule B:
- Item No. 1.14 "Functional Testing of Architecturally Related Fire Emergency Systems and Devices,"
- Item No. 3.4 "Functional Testing of Mechanically Related Fire Emergency Systems and Devices,"
- Item No. 4.5 "Functional Testing of Plumbing Related Fire Emergency Systems and Devices,"
- Item No. 5.14 "Functional Testing of Fire Suppression Systems and Devices," and
- Item No. 6.3 "Functional Testing of Electrical Related Fire Emergency Systems and Devices."
The Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP) and Registered Professionals of Record
(RPRs) must demonstrate that the Fire and Life Safety Systems' design has been coordinated
prior to the issuance of the Building Permit. That is, the CRP/RPRs must accumulate
and submit the necessary documentation, such as:
- complete drawings,
- schedules,
- schematic diagrams,
- a fire alarm system sequencing description showing coordination between mechanical and electrical fire protection and life safety systems,
- mechanical fire protection and life safety schematic riser diagrams,
- an electrical fire alarm riser diagram,
- a motor data list coordinated with fire alarm system sequencing, and
- other documentation, as appropriate,
to demonstrate that the interface of the Fire and Life Safety Systems has been designed
and coordinated so that when built correctly they will function as an integrated system.
Further, it is intended that when the construction of the Fire & Life Safety Systems
is indicated by the Contractor to be complete, the RPRs/CRP witness the demonstration
of the testing of the Fire and Life Safety Systems to confirm compliance that the
as-built systems function as intended by the design.
The required list of items will depend on the simplicity or complexity of the Project.
The following is a comprehensive list of items for Fire and Life Safety Systems for
a complex project, which must be coordinated in order to demonstrate compliance:
Notes: It is the responsibility of the Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP)
and Registered Professionals of Record (RPRs) to determine the best method of "How
To" demonstrate to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) that the Fire and Life
Safety Systems have been coordinated for each project. That is, the method(s) used
(i.e., charts, drawings, matrices, tables, etc.) for demonstration purposes should
be project-specific and relate only to that project.
It is not the intent of this Appendix material to dictate or produce "checklists"
or other prescriptive methods for demonstrating compliance since this is best left
to the professional discretion of the appropriate CRP/RPRs.
2.0. Design Phase — Building Permit Application Stage & Final Construction Phase —
Occupancy Permit Application Stage
2.1. Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
2.1.1. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
2.1.2. Standpipe Systems
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
- Class I/Class II
- locations
- coverage
- F.D. connections
2.1.3. Fire Pump Systems
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
2.1.4. Fire Alarm Systems
- one/two stage system(s)
- no. of systems
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
- sequence of operation
- F.A. system zoning
- location of F.A. system devices
- annunciator panel (location and design criteria)
- annunciator panel shop drawings (detail design)
- sprinkler zone/waterflow device
- smoke detectors
- smoke alarms
- manual pull stations
- signals to Fire Department via an acceptable central monitoring station
- activation of ancillary devices
2.1.6. Emergency Telephone System
- each exit stair
2.1.7. Emergency Power
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
- supervisory provisions for fire alarm
- emergency electrical load
- emergency generator
2.1.8. Emergency Lighting
- exits
- access to exits
- public corridors
- other floor areas
2.1.9. Exit Signs
2.2. Additional Requirements for High Buildings
2.2.1. Interface Condition between Highrise and Lowrise Components (Measure 'N' Vestibules)
2.2.2. Smoke Control — Measure A
- design requirements to appropriate Standard
- venting above-grade stairs
- separation of above-grade and below-grade stairs
- venting below-grade stairs
- pressurization of below-grade stairs at bottom
- above-grade elevator shaft serving below-grade protected with a "protected" vestibule
- additional controls at CACF (annunciator panel shop drawings)
2.2.3. Smoke Venting
2.2.4. Fire Fighters' Elevators
- fire fighting controls
- emergency recall
2.2.5. Protection of Emergency Electrical Conductors
- highrise elevator
- emergency generator(s)
- fire pump(s)
- smoke control systems
- smoke venting systems
- fire alarm and emergency voice communication systems
2.2.6. Emergency Voice Communications
- integrated with F.A. system
- audible to appropriate Standard
- zoning of speakers
3.0. Roles and Responsibilities for the Demonstration of the Coordinated Fire and
Life Safety Systems
3.1. Roles and Responsibilities for the Design, Commissioning and Functional Testing
of Fire and Life Safety Systems
3.1.1. Design Phase
RPRs will clearly indicate on their drawings and supporting documents the details
of the fire and life safety systems for each applicable item of Section 2 for their
particular discipline. RPRs will also coordinate the design of the components in their
system with the designs of other RPRs on the project. RPRs are to indicate what functional
testing, system verification, etc., must be performed by the Contractor or subtrades
and establish the documentation to be provided.
The CRP will develop the project-specific test protocol and procedures in consultation
with the RPRs. The CRP will act as the facilitator for the coordination of the design
of the fire and life safety systems among the various RPRs.
3.1.2. Construction Phase
The Contractor will coordinate the activities of the subtrade contractors for the
installation of the fire and life safety systems in accordance with the contract documents.
RPRs will provide field reviews to ascertain that the construction of the fire and
life safety systems substantially complies with their design.
RPRs will review shop drawings of the fire and life safety systems to determine that
they accurately reflect their design intent. They will also coordinate their reviews
with those of the other RPRs on the project.
The CRP will coordinate the shop drawing reviews and field reviews by the RPs with
the objective that the entire fire and life safety system will correctly operate as
an integrated system.
3.1.3. Occupancy Phase
The Contractor will coordinate the subtrade contractors for the commissioning and
functional testing of the fire and life safety systems. The Contractor will also collect
all of the required Occupancy Permit submission documents from the various subtrade
contractors and forward them to the CRP.
The CRP will take the lead role in coordinating the activities of the RPRs required
for the commissioning and functional testing of the fire and life safety systems.
The CRP will distribute the test protocol and test procedures, as developed in the
Design Stage, to the various parties involved in the process.
RPRs will ascertain that the appropriate commissioning and functional testing of the
fire and life safety systems of the components in their disciplines have been satisfactorily
completed by the sub trade contractors. They will also determine that the appropriate
Occupancy Permit submission documents have been submitted and filled in correctly.
The CRP will be responsible for collecting all of the required Occupancy Permit submission
documents, reviewing them for completeness and accuracy, and forwarding them to the
AHJ in a complete package at least 24 hours prior to the Coordinated Final AHJ Review.
3.2. Sample Summary of Roles and Responsibilities for Demonstration of the Coordinated
Fire and Life Safety Systems
The following is a sample summary (only) of the roles and responsibilities for a typical
highrise building with underground parking. The precise roles and responsibilities
for each project will vary depending on the complexity. The CRP will ascertain that
the appropriate roles and responsibilities for each project are fulfilled by the RPRs.
3.2.1. Coordinating Registered Professional
Design Phase
- Determine the appropriate RPRs required for the project and make arrangements with the owner for their services.
- Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various RPRs.
- Coordinate the design of the fire and life safety systems by the RPRs.
- Coordinate and develop the test protocol and procedures for functional testing of the fire and life safety systems.
- Coordinate the submission of the design drawings and supporting documents for the Building Permit application.
Construction Phase
- Coordinate and monitor the field reviews of the RPRs.
- Coordinate and monitor the review of shop drawings by the RPRs.
- Facilitate the information flow among the RPRs and Contractor.
Occupancy Phase
- In conjunction with the RPRs, finalize the project-specific test protocol and procedures for the fire and life safety systems, and review the requirements with the Contractor, subtrades and RPRs.
- Finalize the list of project-specific occupancy permit submission documents and the schedule for submissions and confirm completeness with AHJ.
- Organize the "Coordinated Final Consultant Review" at least one week prior to "Coordinated AHJ Final Review."
- Take a lead role in coordinating the functional testing of the fire and life safety systems during the "Coordinated Final Consultant Review."
- Coordinate the RPRs' review of Occupancy Permit submission documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinate Certification of Equivalencies, if applicable.
- Collect all of the required Occupancy Permit submission documents and submit them in a complete package to the AHJ.
- Organize the "Coordinated AHJ Final Review."
- Record any deficiencies identified at the "Coordinated AHJ Final Review" and monitor RPRs' field review of the corrective actions by the subtrades.
- Assist in finalizing the list of outstanding requirements which need to be met for the issuance of the Occupancy Permit.
- Follow-up on minor deficiencies post-Occupancy.
3.2.2. Architectural Design Phase
- Establish the conceptual design for the fire and life safety systems in consultation with RPRs.
- Determine equivalency reports required and coordinate the implementation on the drawings and supporting documents.
- Clearly indicate on drawings and supporting documents:
- Major occupancies and code classifications.
- Fire separations and fire-resistance ratings.
- Closures:
- Fire-protection rating
- Temperature rise requirements
- Amount of glazing
- Hardware for closures
- Panic hardware
- Hold-open devices
- Electromagnetic locks
- Egress systems.
- Provisions for fire fighting access.
- Interior and exterior finishes.
- Elevating devices c/w integrated controls to the fire alarm panel.
- Signage coordinated with fire alarm system and annunciation.
Construction Phase
- Provide field reviews of architectural components.
- Review shop drawings for architectural components and coordinate requirements with other RPRs.
- Review shop drawings for other disciplines which may influence architectural components.
Occupancy Phase
- Ascertain that the architectural components substantially conform to the architectural drawings and supporting documents.
- Perform an active role in witnessing the functional testing of the architectural components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Coordinate the signage with the fire alarm annunciator and the fire safety plans.
- Review the architecturally-related Occupancy Permit submission documents provided by the Contractor and subtrades for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and forward to the CRP the architectural Schedule C-B and other assurance letters required for the Occupancy Permit.
3.2.3. Mechanical/Plumbing Design Phase
- Coordinate mechanical/plumbing clearances and functional requirements with other RPRs.
- Clearly indicate on drawings and supporting documents:
- Details of the mechanical/plumbing components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Schematic diagram of the smoke venting system showing all fans, ducts, motorized dampers, fusible link dampers and backdraft dampers.
- Location and fire-protection ratings of fusible link fire dampers and fire stop flaps.
- Location and fire-protection ratings of motorized fire dampers.
- Location and fire-resistance ratings of fire-rated duct enclosures.
- Fire stop systems for mechanical/plumbing penetrations of fire separations.
- Kitchen exhaust system/suppression system.
- Mechanical fans/motorized dampers sequence of operations:
- Describe operation under normal mode
- Describe operation under fire alarm mode
- Indicate fire alarm initiation devices that activate change of operation
Construction Phase
- Provide field reviews of mechanical/plumbing components.
- Review shop drawings for mechanical/plumbing components and coordinate requirements with other RPRs.
- Review shop drawings for other disciplines which may influence mechanical/plumbing components.
Occupancy Phase
- Ascertain that the mechanical/plumbing components substantially conform to the mechanical/plumbing drawings and supporting documents.
- Perform an active role in witnessing the functional testing of the mechanical/ plumbing components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Review the mechanical/plumbing related occupancy permit submission documents provided by the Contractor and subtrades for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and forward to the CRP the mechanical/plumbing Schedule C-B and other assurance letters and documentation required for the Occupancy Permit.
3.2.4. Fire Suppression
The design of sprinkler systems can be accomplished by at least two possible scenarios:
Scenario 1
- The engineer of record undertakes the complete detailed design prior to the building permit application.
- The engineer of record submits Schedule B with the BP application.
- The engineer of record provides field reviews during construction and submits a Schedule C-B prior to Occupancy Permit.
Scenario 2
- The engineer of record provides a detailed performance specification for the sprinkler design, as well as sufficient drawings to demonstrate/assure layout feasibility and interface with other components.
- The engineer of record submits Schedule B with the BP application for overall coordination of the sprinkler design. Schedule B can be annotated "For Performance Specification Only."
- The performance specifications may include a requirement that a separate sprinkler
design engineer be responsible for detailed sprinkler design, preparation of sprinkler
shop drawings and hydraulic calculations, letter of assurance Schedule B, (for field review during construction), and Schedule C-B (for Detailed Design) prior to Occupancy Permit.
- The engineer of record reviews the detailed sprinkler design and shop drawings to ascertain that they substantially comply with the performance specifications.
- The engineer of record provides a Schedule C-B prior to Occupancy Permit to confirm overall coordination of the sprinkler design and installation. Schedule C-B can be annotated "For Performance Specification Only." The engineer of record is entitled to rely upon the professional seal of the sprinkler design engineer for the detailed design and field review of the sprinkler system.
For purposes of this example, Scenario 2 Roles and Responsibilities are outlined below:
Design Phase by Engineer of Record
- Coordinate fire suppression spatial and functional requirements with other RPRs/CRP.
- Clearly indicate on the drawings and performance specification:
- Fundamental design parameters for the fire suppression system to appropriate Standard.
- Location of fire department siamese hose connections.
- Location and size of standpipes and hose connections.
- Details of special sprinkler protection as per equivalent reports.
- Fire stop systems for pipe penetrations of fire separations.
- Zoning of the sprinkler system to be coordinated with the electrical engineer for the fire alarm annunciation and clearly identified in the performance specifications.
Construction Phase by Sprinkler Design Engineer
- Prepare, sign and seal shop drawings and hydraulic calculations, clearly indicating:
- Details of the fire suppression components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Schematic riser diagram of sprinkler and standpipe systems c/w all devices that will be connected to the fire alarm system (flow switches, tamper switches, pressure switches, freeze monitoring, heat trace monitoring).
- Location of fire department siamese hose connections.
- Location and size of standpipes and hose connections.
- Details of special sprinkler protection as per equivalent reports.
- Zoning of the sprinkler system to be coordinated with the electrical engineer for the fire alarm annunciation and clearly identified on the sprinkler shop drawings.
- Coordinate fire suppression location and functional requirements with engineer of record/CRP.
- Provide field reviews of fire suppression components.
Construction Phase by Engineer of Record
- Review shop drawings and hydraulic calculations for fire suppression components to determine substantial conformance to the performance specifications.
- Provide field reviews of fire suppression components to determine substantial conformance to the performance specifications.
- Monitor the field reviews by the Sprinkler Design Engineer to determine substantial conformance with the performance specifications.
- Review shop drawings for other disciplines which may influence fire suppression components.
Occupancy Phase by the Engineer of Record
- Ascertain that the fire suppression components substantially conform to the performance specifications.
- Perform an active role in witnessing the functional testing of the fire suppression components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Review the fire suppression-related Occupancy Permit submission documents by the Contractor and subtrades for completeness and accuracy.
- Collect the Schedule C-B from the Sprinkler Design Engineer, review for accuracy and completeness and forward to the CRP.
- Collect other Occupancy Permit documents from the subtrade contractor (e.g., Contractor's Material and Test Certificates), review for completeness and forward to the CRP.
- Prepare and forward to the CRP the fire suppression Schedule C-B for overall coordination of the fire suppression system.
Occupancy Phase by the Sprinkler Design Engineer
- Ascertain that the fire suppression components substantially conform to the sprinkler shop drawings and supporting documents.
- Perform an active role in witnessing the functional testing of the fire suppression components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Review the fire suppression-related Occupancy Permit submission documents by the Contractor and subtrades for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and forward to the Engineer of Record the fire suppression Schedule C-B and other assurance letters and documentation required for the Occupancy Permit.
3.2.5. Electrical
Design Phase
- Coordinate with the CRP and RPRs the test protocol and procedures for functional testing of the fire and life safety systems.
- Details of the electrical components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Clearly indicate on drawings and supporting documents:
- Fire Alarm System
- Location of fire alarm annunciator panel and central alarm control facility
- Location of fire alarm initiating devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations)
- Fire alarm riser diagram c/w ancillary device connections
- Audibility of fire alarm signal throughout floor area
- Zoning of fire alarm initiation devices and audible signal appliances
- Monitoring of fire alarm
- Routing and method of protection of emergency conductors
- Wiring methods for equipment
- Testing/verification requirements and the documentation to be submitted to the RPR
- Sprinkler System
- Coordinate design with sprinkler design engineer
- Sprinkler system alarm initiation and monitoring to be indicated on the fire alarm riser diagram (flow, tamper, pressure, etc.)
- Detailed diagrams for freeze protection systems (heat trace monitoring, low temperature monitoring, etc.)
- Fire Pump Systems
- Riser diagram to indicate monitoring of the fire pump (pump running, power failure, phase reversal, wiring details for device connections)
- Routing and method for protection of fire pump feeders from fire and power source, so that a fire from one source will not interrupt power from the other source
- Electrical requirements to appropriate Standard and documents to be submitted to RPR (overcurrent protection details, location of controller and transfer switches, voltage drop, etc.)
- Kitchen Exhaust/Fire Suppression System
- Emergency Generator
- Generator load calculations
- Details and wiring diagram for monitoring through the fire alarm system
- Details for testing to appropriate Standard and documents to be submitted to RPR
- Smoke Venting Systems
- Coordinate design with the mechanical engineer
- Fire alarm riser diagram to indicate smoke venting fans and motorized dampers and HVAC/exhaust fan shutdown
- Detailed wiring diagrams for fan shut-offs, exhaust fan operation, pressurization fan operation, damper operation (opening, closing, throttling)
- Sequence of operation of smoke venting system in a narrative form
- Describe operation under normal mode
- Describe operation under fire alarm mode
- Indicate fire alarm initiating devices that activate changes of operation/sequence
- Routing methods for protection of emergency conductors
- Electromagnetic Locks and Hold-Open Devices
- Coordinate design with the architect
- Sequence of operation in both normal and fire alarm mode
- Wiring diagrams for connection of devices
- Locations of devices on the floor plans
- Elevators
- Sequence of operation in a narrative form
- Wiring diagram details
- Routing and method of protection of emergency conductors
- Fire stop systems for electrical penetrations of fire separations
- Coordinate electrical equipment location and functional requirements with other RPRs/CRP.
- Fire Alarm System
Construction Phase
- Provide field reviews of electrical components.
- Review shop drawings for electrical components and coordinate requirements with other RPRs.
- Review shop drawings for other disciplines which may influence electrical components.
Occupancy Phase
- Ascertain that the electrical components substantially conform to the electrical drawings and supporting documents.
- Perform an active role in witnessing the functional testing of the electrical components of the fire and life safety systems.
- Review the electrical-related Occupancy Permit submission documents provided by the Contractor and subtrades for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and forward to the CRP the electrical Schedule C-B and other assurance letters and documents required for the Occupancy Permit.
4.0. Sample Occupancy Demonstration/Witnessing Flowchart
DEVELOP TESTING PROTOCOL/PROCEDURE (Design Stage)
CRP/RPRs develop Testing Demonstration/Witness Protocol
— Issue to Authorities Having Jurisdiction & Contractor
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DOCUMENTATION SUBMISSION
Contractor/Subtrades submit/deliver all appropriate documentation to CRP/RPRs, including:
- — The original Contractor's Materials and Test Certificate for the sprinkler system
- — Fire Pump Flow Test Certificate(s)
- — Back Flow Prevention Certificate(s)
- — Emergency generator commissioning and verification reports
- — The original Certificate of Verification for the fire alarm system
- — Appendix "A" to the fire alarm verification report
- — ULC Certificate for Protective Signaling Service
- — Other documentation, as appropriate
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CONTRACTOR DEMONSTRATION — CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE
Contractor & Subtrades
(Mechanical, Electrical, Elevator, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, etc.) as appropriate
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COORDINATED FINAL CONSULTANT REVIEW DEMONSTRATION/WITNESSING CRP/RPRs
(Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Sprinkler Engineer, Equivalency
Consultant, etc.) as appropriate
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OCCUPANCY SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
CRP to collect all submission documents, including Schedule Cs from RPRs, and submit
to AHJ in a complete package
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COORDINATED FINAL AHJ REVIEW DEMONSTRATION/WITNESSING
Contractor, Subtrades, CRP/RPRs demonstrate to AHJ
(Building, Fire, Mechanical, Electrical and Sprinkler)
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OP ISSUED
A-2.2.8.1.(1) Use of Terms “Building” and “House”Although the word “house” is used in the terms “proposed house,” “reference
house” and “house performance compliance calculation report” in Subsection 2.2.8., it is intended to include other types of residential
buildings also addressed by Subsection 9.36.5. of Division B. The
terms “proposed building,” “reference building” and “building performance
compliance calculation report” used in the NECB apply to other types of
buildings.
A-2.2.8.3.(2)(c)(i) Annual Energy Consumption
The performance compliance calculation method detailed in Subsection 9.36.5. of Division B uses a number of assumptions regarding environmental
values and operating conditions in order to standardize the calculations and
neutralize the impact of occupant behaviour or to exclude issues that are not
addressed in the requirements. Note that the result of the energy model
calculations is not a prediction of the actual energy consumption of the proposed
house.
A-2.3.1. Documentation of Alternative Solutions
Beyond the purposes of demonstrating compliance and acquiring a building permit,
there are other important reasons for requiring that the proponent of an alternative
solution submit project documentation (i.e. a compliance report) to the authority
having jurisdiction and for the authority having jurisdiction to retain that
documentation for a substantial period following the construction of a
building:
- Documentation helps consultants perform code compliance assessments of existing buildings before they are sold and informs current owners or prospective buyers of existing buildings of any limitations pertaining to their future use or development.
- Documentation provides design professionals with the basic information necessary to design changes to an existing building.
- An alternative solution could be invalidated by a proposed alteration to a building. Designers and regulators must therefore know the details of the particular alternative solutions that were integral to the original design. Complete documentation should provide insight as to why one alternative solution was chosen over another.
- Documentation is the “paper trail” of the alternative solution negotiated between the designer and the regulator and should demonstrate that a rational process led to the acceptance of the alternative solution as an equivalency.
- It is possible that over time a particular alternative solution may be shown to be inadequate. It would be advantageous for a jurisdiction to know which buildings included that alternative solution as part of their design: documentation will facilitate this type of analysis.
- Project documentation provides important information to a forensic team that is called to investigate an accident or why a design failed to provide the level of performance expected.