National Fire Code of Canada 2010 – Intent Statements
From: National Research Council Canada
Alternate format: National Fire Code of Canada 2010: Intent Statements (PDF, 2.08 MB)
Browser compatibility
To ensure the proper operation of this web page, please use the most recent version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari, with JavaScript enabled.
Table of contents
- Title page
- Preface
-
Division A Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
- Part 1 - Compliance
- Section 1.4. Terms and Abbreviations
- 1.4.1. Definitions of Words and Phrases
- Section 1.4. Terms and Abbreviations
- Part 2 - Objectives
- Section 2.2. Objectives
- 2.2.1. Objectives
- Section 2.2. Objectives
- Part 3 - Functional Statements
- Section 3.2. Functional Statements
- 3.2.1. Functional Statements
- Section 3.2. Functional Statements
- Part 1 - Compliance
-
Division B Acceptable Solutions
- Part 2 - Building and Occupant Fire Safety
- Section 2.1. General
- 2.1.1. Scope
- 2.1.1.1. Application
- 2.1.2. Classification of Buildings
- 2.1.2.1. Classification
- 2.1.2.2. Hazardous Activities
- 2.1.3. Fire Safety Installations
- 2.1.3.1. Fire Alarm, Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems
- 2.1.3.2. Voice Communication Systems
- 2.1.3.3. Smoke Alarms
- 2.1.3.4. Protection of Combustible Sprinkler Piping
- 2.1.3.5. Special Fire Suppression Systems
- 2.1.3.6. Design and Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- 2.1.3.7. Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Safety Devices
- 2.1.3.8. Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems
- 2.1.4. Posted Information
- 2.1.4.1. Posting
- 2.1.4.2. Maintenance
- 2.1.5. Portable Extinguishers
- 2.1.5.1. Selection and Installation
- 2.1.1. Scope
- Section 2.2. Fire Separations
- 2.2.1. General
- 2.2.1.1. Fire Separations
- 2.2.1.2. Damage to Fire Separations
- 2.2.2. Closures
- 2.2.2.1. Openings in Fire Separations
- 2.2.2.2. Damage to Closures
- 2.2.2.3. Protective Guarding Devices
- 2.2.2.4. Inspection and Maintenance
- 2.2.1. General
- Section 2.3. Interior Finishing, Furnishing and Decorative Materials
- 2.3.1. General
- 2.3.1.1. Interior Finish
- 2.3.1.2. Movable Partitions and Screens
- 2.3.1.3. Decorative Materials
- 2.3.1.4. Interconnected Floor Spaces
- 2.3.2. Flame Resistance
- 2.3.2.1. Drapes, Curtains and Decorative Materials
- 2.3.2.2. Flame Retardant Treatments
- 2.3.2.3. Textiles in Group B Occupancies
- 2.3.1. General
- Section 2.4. Fire Hazards
- 2.4.1. Combustible Materials
- 2.4.1.1. Accumulation of Combustible Materials
- 2.4.1.2. Storage Rooms for Combustible Waste Materials
- 2.4.1.3. Waste Receptacles
- 2.4.1.4. Lint Traps for Laundry Equipment
- 2.4.2. Smoking
- 2.4.2.1. Smoking Areas
- 2.4.2.2. Signs
- 2.4.3. Open Flames
- 2.4.3.1. Open Flames in Processions
- 2.4.3.2. Flaming Meals and Drinks
- 2.4.3.3. Devices Having Open Flames
- 2.4.4. Use of Dangerous Goods
- 2.4.4.1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 2.4.4.2. Flammable Gases
- 2.4.5. Open Air Fires
- 2.4.5.1. Open Air Fires
- 2.4.6. Vacant Buildings
- 2.4.6.1. Security
- 2.4.7. Electrical Installations
- 2.4.7.1. Use and Maintenance
- 2.4.1. Combustible Materials
- Section 2.5. Fire Department Access to Buildings
- 2.5.1. General
- 2.5.1.1. Access to Building
- 2.5.1.2. Access Panels and Windows
- 2.5.1.3. Access to Roof
- 2.5.1.4. Access to Fire Department Connections
- 2.5.1.5. Maintenance of Fire Department Access
- 2.5.1. General
- Section 2.6. Service Equipment
- 2.6.1. Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
- 2.6.1.1. Installation
- 2.6.1.2. Coal and Wood Bins
- 2.6.1.3. Hoods, Ducts and Filters
- 2.6.1.4. Chimneys, Flues and Flue Pipes
- 2.6.1.5. Clearances
- 2.6.1.6. Operation and Maintenance Procedures
- 2.6.1.7. Ventilation Shafts
- 2.6.1.8. Repairs and Renovations
- 2.6.1.9. Commercial Cooking Equipment
- 2.6.2. Incinerators
- 2.6.2.1. Indoor Incinerators
- 2.6.2.2. Outdoor Incinerators
- 2.6.2.3. Spark Arresters
- 2.6.3. Electrical Equipment Vaults
- 2.6.3.1. Use
- 2.6.3.2. Security
- 2.6.1. Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
- Section 2.7. Safety to Life
- 2.7.1. Means of Egress
- 2.7.1.1. Means of Egress
- 2.7.1.2. Open Floor Areas
- 2.7.1.3. Occupant Load
- 2.7.1.4. Signs
- 2.7.1.5. Nonfixed Seating
- 2.7.1.6. Maintenance
- 2.7.1.7. Exterior Passageways and Exit Stairs
- 2.7.2. Doors and Means of Egress
- 2.7.2.1. Exit Doors
- 2.7.2.2. Records
- 2.7.3. Exit Lighting, Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting
- 2.7.3.1. Installation and Maintenance
- 2.7.1. Means of Egress
- Section 2.8. Emergency Planning
- 2.8.1. General
- 2.8.1.1. Application
- 2.8.1.2. Training of Supervisory Staff
- 2.8.1.3. Keys and Special Devices
- 2.8.2. Fire Safety Plan
- 2.8.2.1. Measures in a Fire Safety Plan
- 2.8.2.2. Care, Treatment and Detention Occupancies
- 2.8.2.3. Assembly Occupancies
- 2.8.2.4. High Buildings
- 2.8.2.5. Retention of Fire Safety Plans
- 2.8.2.6. Distribution
- 2.8.2.7. Posting of Fire Emergency Procedures
- 2.8.3. Fire Drills
- 2.8.3.1. Fire Drill Procedures
- 2.8.3.2. Fire Drill Frequency
- 2.8.1. General
- Section 2.9. Tents and Air-Supported Structures
- 2.9.1. General
- 2.9.1.1. Tents and Air-Supported Structures
- 2.9.2. Materials
- 2.9.2.1. Flame Retardant Treatments
- 2.9.3. Fire Hazards and Control
- 2.9.3.1. Electrical Systems
- 2.9.3.2. Combustible Materials
- 2.9.3.3. Smoking and Open Flame Devices
- 2.9.3.4. Fire Watch
- 2.9.3.5. Fire Alarm System
- 2.9.3.6. Blower Engines
- 2.9.1. General
- Section 2.10. Day-Care Centres
- 2.10.1. Construction
- 2.10.1.1. Construction
- 2.10.2. Supervision of Children
- 2.10.2.1. Supervision of Children
- 2.10.3. Combustible Materials
- 2.10.3.1. Combustible Materials Attached to Walls
- 2.10.3.2. Waste Receptacles
- 2.10.3.3. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 2.10.4. Fire Safety Measures
- 2.10.4.1. Fire Prevention Inspections
- 2.10.1. Construction
- Section 2.11. Boarding and Lodging Houses
- 2.11.1. General
- 2.11.1.1. Construction
- 2.11.2. Fire Safety Measures
- 2.11.2.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 2.11.1. General
- Section 2.12. Covered Malls
- 2.12.1. General
- 2.12.1.1. Use
- 2.12.1.2. Adequacy of Sprinkler System
- 2.12.1.3. Alternatives to Spatial Separation
- 2.12.1.4. Access to Exits
- 2.12.1.5. Access to Fire Protection Equipment
- 2.12.1.6. Decorative Materials
- 2.12.1.7. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases
- 2.12.1.8. Fuelled Equipment
- 2.12.1.9. Propane Fuelled Automotive Vehicles
- 2.12.1. General
- Section 2.13. Helicopter Landing Areas on Roofs
- 2.13.1. Construction
- 2.13.1.1. Construction
- 2.13.2. Fire Safety Measures
- 2.13.2.1. Fire Separations
- 2.13.2.2. Smoking
- 2.13.2.3. Fire Watch
- 2.13.2.4. Refuelling, Repair and Maintenance Operations
- 2.13.2.5. Inspection of Separators
- 2.13.1. Construction
- Section 2.1. General
- Part 3 - Indoor and Outdoor Storage
- Section 3.1. General
- 3.1.1. Scope
- 3.1.1.1. Application
- 3.1.1.2. Radioactive Materials
- 3.1.1.3. Explosives
- 3.1.1.4. Compressed Gases
- 3.1.2. Dangerous Goods
- 3.1.2.1. Classification
- 3.1.2.2. Ambient Temperature
- 3.1.2.3. Packages and Containers
- 3.1.2.4. Compressed Gases
- 3.1.2.5. Reactive Substances
- 3.1.2.6. Fire Safety Plan
- 3.1.3. Industrial Trucks
- 3.1.3.1. Industrial Trucks
- 3.1.3.2. Fuel-Fired Industrial Trucks
- 3.1.3.3. Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks
- 3.1.3.4. Training
- 3.1.4. Electrical Installations
- 3.1.4.1. Hazardous Locations
- 3.1.1. Scope
- Section 3.2. Indoor Storage
- 3.2.1. Scope
- 3.2.1.1. Application
- 3.2.2. General
- 3.2.2.1. Application
- 3.2.2.2. Access Aisles
- 3.2.2.3. Clearances
- 3.2.2.4. Combustible Pallets
- 3.2.2.5. Fire Safety Plan
- 3.2.2.6. Smoking
- 3.2.2.7. Storage Arrangements
- 3.2.3. General Indoor Storage
- 3.2.3.1. Application
- 3.2.3.2. Individual Storage Areas
- 3.2.3.3. Sprinkler Systems
- 3.2.4. Indoor Tire Storage
- 3.2.4.1. Application
- 3.2.4.2. Fire Separations
- 3.2.4.3. Sprinkler Protection
- 3.2.4.4. Portable Extinguishers
- 3.2.5. Indoor Storage of Aerosol Products
- 3.2.5.1. Application
- 3.2.5.2. Classification
- 3.2.5.3. Level 1 Aerosols
- 3.2.5.4. Level 2 and 3 Aerosols
- 3.2.5.5. Sprinkler Systems
- 3.2.5.6. Type A Dedicated Areas
- 3.2.5.7. Type B Dedicated Areas
- 3.2.5.8. Storage Hight-eng
- 3.2.5.9. Aisles
- 3.2.6. Indoor Storage of Combustible Fibres
- 3.2.6.1. Application
- 3.2.6.2. Building Construction
- 3.2.6.3. Loose Combustible Fibres
- 3.2.6.4. Baled Combustible Fibres
- 3.2.6.5. Heating Equipment
- 3.2.7. Indoor Storage of Dangerous Goods
- 3.2.7.1. Application
- 3.2.7.2. Ignition Sources
- 3.2.7.3. Ambient Conditions
- 3.2.7.4. Housekeeping
- 3.2.7.5. Storage Arrangements
- 3.2.7.6. Separation from Other Dangerous Goods
- 3.2.7.7. Corrosion Protection
- 3.2.7.8. Flooring Materials
- 3.2.7.9. Fire Suppression Systems
- 3.2.7.10. Smoke Venting
- 3.2.7.11. Spill Control
- 3.2.7.12. Fire Department Access
- 3.2.7.13. Labels
- 3.2.7.14. Placards
- 3.2.7.15. Training
- 3.2.7.16. Unauthorized Access
- 3.2.7.17. Separation from Combustible Products
- 3.2.7.18. Storage of Oxidizers in Mercantile Occupancies
- 3.2.8. Indoor Storage of Compressed Gases
- 3.2.8.1. Application
- 3.2.8.2. Flammable Gases
- 3.2.8.3. Indoor Storage of Poisonous, Corrosive or Oxidizing Gases
- 3.2.9. Indoor Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
- 3.2.9.1. Application
- 3.2.9.2. Storage Buildings
- 3.2.9.3. Industrial Trucks
- 3.2.9.4. Portable Extinguishers
- 3.2.1. Scope
- Section 3.3. Outdoor Storage
- 3.3.1. Scope
- 3.3.1.1. Application
- 3.3.2. General
- 3.3.2.1. Application
- 3.3.2.2. Hight-eng
- 3.3.2.3. Individual Storage Areas and Clearances
- 3.3.2.4. Storage beneath Power Lines
- 3.3.2.5. Fire Department Access
- 3.3.2.6. Fencing
- 3.3.2.7. Maintenance
- 3.3.2.8. Ignition Sources
- 3.3.2.9. Fire Safety Plan
- 3.3.2.10. Portable Extinguishers
- 3.3.2.11. Site Preparation
- 3.3.2.12. Fuel Dispensing
- 3.3.2.13. Spill Control
- 3.3.2.14. Fire Separation
- 3.3.2.15. Fire Protection
- 3.3.3. General Outdoor Storage
- 3.3.3.1. Application
- 3.3.3.2. Individual Storage Areas and Clearance
- 3.3.3.3. Rubber Tires
- 3.3.4. Outdoor Storage of Dangerous Goods
- 3.3.4.1. Application
- 3.3.4.2. Individual Storage Areas and Clearances
- 3.3.4.3. Separation from Other Dangerous Goods
- 3.3.4.4. Separation from Combustible Products
- 3.3.4.5. Identification
- 3.3.4.6. Training
- 3.3.4.7. Safety Precautions
- 3.3.4.8. Intermodal Shipping Containers
- 3.3.5. Outdoor Storage of Compressed Gases
- 3.3.5.1. Application
- 3.3.5.2. Location
- 3.3.5.3. Clearances
- 3.3.1. Scope
- Section 3.1. General
- Part 4 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Section 4.1. General
- 4.1.1. Scope
- 4.1.1.1. Application
- 4.1.2. Classification
- 4.1.2.1. Classification
- 4.1.2.2. Heated Liquids
- 4.1.2.3. Used Lubricating Oil
- 4.1.3. Flash Point
- 4.1.3.1. Determination of Flash Point
- 4.1.4. Electrical Installations
- 4.1.4.1. Hazardous Locations
- 4.1.5. Fire Prevention and Protection
- 4.1.5.1. Additional Fire Protection Equipment
- 4.1.5.2. Ignition Sources
- 4.1.5.3. Smoking
- 4.1.5.4. Removal of Combustibles
- 4.1.5.5. Emergency Planning
- 4.1.5.6. Access for Firefighting
- 4.1.5.7. Hot Works
- 4.1.5.8. Basement Storage
- 4.1.6. Spill Control and Drainage Systems
- 4.1.6.1. Spill Control
- 4.1.6.2. Drainage Systems
- 4.1.6.3. Spills and Leaks
- 4.1.7. Ventilation
- 4.1.7.1. Rooms or Enclosed Spaces
- 4.1.7.2. Ventilation Measures
- 4.1.7.3. Location of Air Inlets and Outlets
- 4.1.7.4. Location of Mechanical Ventilation Exhaust Air Outlets
- 4.1.7.5. Make-up Air
- 4.1.7.6. Recirculating Ventilation Systems
- 4.1.7.7. Exclusive Use of Ducts
- 4.1.7.8. Maintenance
- 4.1.8. Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 4.1.8.1. Containers and Storage Tanks
- 4.1.8.2. Control of Static Electric Charge
- 4.1.8.3. Transfer
- 4.1.8.4. Fuel Tanks of Vehicles
- 4.1.1. Scope
- Section 4.2. Container Storage and Handling
- 4.2.1. Scope
- 4.2.1.1. Application
- 4.2.2. General
- 4.2.2.1. Prohibited Locations
- 4.2.2.2. Storage Arrangement
- 4.2.2.3. Separation from Other Dangerous Goods
- 4.2.3. Containers and Portable Tanks
- 4.2.3.1. Design and Construction
- 4.2.3.2. Markings or Labels
- 4.2.3.3. Other Types of Containers
- 4.2.4. Assembly and Residential Occupancies
- 4.2.4.1. Application
- 4.2.4.2. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.4.3. Storage Cabinets and Storage Rooms
- 4.2.4.4. Exterior Balconies
- 4.2.4.5. Dwelling Units
- 4.2.4.6. Attached Garages and Sheds
- 4.2.5. Mercantile Occupancies
- 4.2.5.1. Application
- 4.2.5.2. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.5.3. Containers
- 4.2.5.4. Transfer
- 4.2.6. Business and Personal Services, Educational, Care, Treatment
and Detention Occupancies
- 4.2.6.1. Application
- 4.2.6.2. Storage Cabinets and Storage Rooms
- 4.2.6.3. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.6.4. Containers
- 4.2.6.5. Separation of Dangerous Goods
- 4.2.7. Industrial Occupancies
- 4.2.7.1. Application
- 4.2.7.2. Storage Facilities
- 4.2.7.3. Fire Compartments
- 4.2.7.4. Dispensing and Transfer
- 4.2.7.5. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.7.6. Fire Suppression Systems
- 4.2.7.7. Clearances
- 4.2.7.8. Aisles
- 4.2.7.9. Separation from Other Dangerous Goods
- 4.2.7.10. Separation from Combustible Products
- 4.2.7.11. Absorbents
- 4.2.8. Incidental Use
- 4.2.8.1. Application
- 4.2.8.2. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.8.3. Handling
- 4.2.8.4. General Storage Areas
- 4.2.9. Rooms for Container Storage and Dispensing
- 4.2.9.1. Maximum Quantities
- 4.2.9.2. Spill Control
- 4.2.9.3. Aisles
- 4.2.9.4. Dispensing
- 4.2.9.5. Explosion Venting
- 4.2.10. Cabinets for Container Storage
- 4.2.10.1. Containers
- 4.2.10.2. Maximum Quantity per Cabinet
- 4.2.10.3. Maximum Quantity per Fire Compartment
- 4.2.10.4. Labelling
- 4.2.10.5. Fire Endurance
- 4.2.10.6. Ventilation
- 4.2.11. Outdoor Container Storage
- 4.2.11.1. Quantities and Clearances
- 4.2.11.2. Mixed Storage
- 4.2.11.3. Fire Department Access
- 4.2.11.4. Spill Control
- 4.2.11.5. Fencing
- 4.2.1. Scope
- Section 4.3. Tank Storage
- 4.3.1. Design, Construction and Use of Storage Tanks
- 4.3.1.1. Application
- 4.3.1.2. Atmospheric Storage Tanks
- 4.3.1.3. Low Pressure Storage Tanks and Pressure Vessels
- 4.3.1.4. Operating Pressure
- 4.3.1.5. Corrosion Protection
- 4.3.1.6. Floating Roofs
- 4.3.1.7. Identification
- 4.3.1.8. Overfill Protection
- 4.3.1.9. Installation and Use
- 4.3.1.10. Reuse
- 4.3.2. Installation of Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.2.1. Location
- 4.3.2.2. Spacing between Storage Tanks
- 4.3.2.3. Clearances from Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders and Tanks
- 4.3.2.4. Fire Department Access
- 4.3.2.5. Fire Protection Systems
- 4.3.3. Supports, Foundations and Anchorage for Aboveground Storage
Tanks
- 4.3.3.1. Foundations and Supports
- 4.3.3.2. Earthquake Protection
- 4.3.3.3. Protection against Flooding
- 4.3.4. Normal and Emergency Venting for Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.4.1. Design and Installation
- 4.3.4.2. Unstable Liquids
- 4.3.5. Vent Piping for Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.5.1. Materials and Construction
- 4.3.5.2. Location of Vent Pipe Outlets
- 4.3.5.3. Interconnection of Vent Piping
- 4.3.6. Openings Other than Vents in Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.6.1. Provision of Valves
- 4.3.6.2. Materials
- 4.3.6.3. Openings for Liquid Level Measurements
- 4.3.6.4. Connections for Filling and Emptying
- 4.3.7. Secondary Containment for Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.7.1. General
- 4.3.7.2. Construction
- 4.3.7.3. Capacity
- 4.3.7.4. Clearances
- 4.3.7.5. Access to Storage Tanks and Ancillary Equipment
- 4.3.7.6. Emergency Venting
- 4.3.7.7. Leak Detection
- 4.3.7.8. Drainage
- 4.3.7.9. Use of Secondary Containment
- 4.3.8. Installation of Underground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.8.1. Construction
- 4.3.8.2. Location
- 4.3.8.3. Ground Cover
- 4.3.8.4. Damage Repair
- 4.3.8.5. Damage Prevention
- 4.3.8.6. Installation
- 4.3.8.7. Filling
- 4.3.8.8. Spillage
- 4.3.8.9. Anchorage
- 4.3.9. Sumps
- 4.3.9.1. Installation
- 4.3.10. Corrosion Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks
- 4.3.10.1. Corrosion Protection
- 4.3.10.2. Construction
- 4.3.10.3. Leak Detection Monitoring
- 4.3.11. Vents for Underground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.11.1. Vent Design
- 4.3.11.2. Materials and Construction
- 4.3.11.3. Installation
- 4.3.11.4. Interconnection of Vent Pipes
- 4.3.12. Openings Other than Vents in Underground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.12.1. Connections
- 4.3.12.2. Openings for Measuring Liquid Level
- 4.3.12.3. Fill Piping and Discharge Piping
- 4.3.13. Installation of Storage Tanks inside Buildings
- 4.3.13.1. Occupancy
- 4.3.13.2. Stationary Combustion Engines
- 4.3.13.3. Maximum Static Head
- 4.3.13.4. Maximum Quantities and Location
- 4.3.13.5. Storage Tank Construction
- 4.3.13.6. Piping Systems
- 4.3.13.7. Fire Compartments
- 4.3.13.8. Mixed Storage
- 4.3.13.9. Storage Tanks outside Storage Rooms
- 4.3.13.10. Vents
- 4.3.13.11. Supports, Foundations and Anchorage
- 4.3.13.12. Bonding and Grounding
- 4.3.14. Rooms for Storage Tanks
- 4.3.14.1. Design and Construction
- 4.3.14.2. Clearances
- 4.3.14.3. Explosion Venting
- 4.3.14.4. Hose Stations and Portable Extinguishers
- 4.3.14.5. Placards
- 4.3.15. Openings Other than Vents in Storage Tanks inside Buildings
- 4.3.15.1. Connections
- 4.3.15.2. Openings for Liquid Level Measurement
- 4.3.16. Out of Service
- 4.3.16.1. Underground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.16.2. Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.3.16.3. Disposal
- 4.3.16.4. Underground Piping Systems
- 4.3.1. Design, Construction and Use of Storage Tanks
- Section 4.4. Leak Detection of Storage Tanks and Piping Systems
- 4.4.1. General
- 4.4.1.1. Application
- 4.4.1.2. Frequency and Methods of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring
- 4.4.1.3. Remedial Action
- 4.4.1.4. Retention of Records
- 4.4.2. Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods
- 4.4.2.1. Definition and Performance of Leak Detection Testing and Monitoring Methods
- 4.4.3. Leak Detection Testing of Storage Tanks, Piping Systems and
Sumps
- 4.4.3.1. Leak Detection Tests
- 4.4.3.2. Pneumatic Leak Detection Tests
- 4.4.3.3. Protocols for Pneumatic Leak Detection Testing of Piping Systems
- 4.4.3.4. Protocols for Liquid Media Leak Detection Testing of Piping Systems
- 4.4.3.5. Protocols for Leak Detection Testing of Sumps
- 4.4.4. Leak Detection Monitoring of Storage Tanks and Piping Systems
- 4.4.4.1. Inventory Reconciliation
- 4.4.4.2. Leakage Detection
- 4.4.1. General
- Section 4.5. Piping and Transfer Systems
- 4.5.1. Scope
- 4.5.1.1. Application
- 4.5.2. Materials for Piping, Valves and Fittings
- 4.5.2.1. Materials
- 4.5.2.2. Special Materials
- 4.5.3. Corrosion Protection of Piping Systems
- 4.5.3.1. Corrosion Protection
- 4.5.4. Identification of Piping Systems
- 4.5.4.1. Identification
- 4.5.4.2. Documentation
- 4.5.5. Joints in Piping Systems
- 4.5.5.1. Threaded Joints
- 4.5.5.2. Welded Piping
- 4.5.5.3. Flanged Joints
- 4.5.5.4. Bolting Materials
- 4.5.5.5. Gaskets
- 4.5.5.6. Mechanical Connections
- 4.5.5.7. Penetrations into Sumps
- 4.5.6. Location and Arrangement of Piping
- 4.5.6.1. Construction
- 4.5.6.2. Location
- 4.5.6.3. Supports for Aboveground Outdoor Piping
- 4.5.6.4. Arrangement of Aboveground Outdoor Piping
- 4.5.6.5. Arrangement of Underground Piping
- 4.5.6.6. Installation of Underground Piping
- 4.5.6.7. Piping in Service Tunnels
- 4.5.6.8. Piping at Entrances to Buildings
- 4.5.6.9. Indoor Piping
- 4.5.6.10. Piping in Trenches
- 4.5.6.11. Overhead Piping
- 4.5.6.12. Supports for Overhead Piping
- 4.5.6.13. Protection of Pipe Risers
- 4.5.6.14. Provision for Expansion and Contraction
- 4.5.7. Valves in Piping Systems
- 4.5.7.1. Design
- 4.5.7.2. Shut-off Valves
- 4.5.7.3. Diaphragm Valves
- 4.5.7.4. Globe Valves
- 4.5.7.5. Indicating Valves
- 4.5.7.6. Identification
- 4.5.8. Heating of Piping Systems
- 4.5.8.1. Design
- 4.5.8.2. Steam Heating
- 4.5.8.3. Electrical Heating Cables
- 4.5.8.4. Thermal Electrical Conduction Heating
- 4.5.8.5. Open Flames
- 4.5.9. Methods of Transfer in Piping Systems
- 4.5.9.1. Location of Outdoor Pumps
- 4.5.9.2. Pump Houses and Pump Rooms
- 4.5.9.3. Pits
- 4.5.9.4. Control Switches
- 4.5.9.5. Hydraulic Transfer Systems
- 4.5.9.6. Inert Gas Transfer Systems
- 4.5.9.7. Non-Inert Gas Transfer
- 4.5.10. Operating Procedures for Piping Systems
- 4.5.10.1. Procedures
- 4.5.10.2. Training
- 4.5.10.3. Emergency Valves
- 4.5.10.4. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.5.10.5. Visual Inspections
- 4.5.10.6. Operational Tests
- 4.5.10.7. Maintenance
- 4.5.1. Scope
- Section 4.6. Fuel-Dispensing Stations
- 4.6.1. Scope
- 4.6.1.1. Application
- 4.6.2. Storage and Handling
- 4.6.2.1. Outside Aboveground Storage Tanks
- 4.6.2.2. Containers
- 4.6.2.3. Piping
- 4.6.2.4. Corrosion Protection for Piping
- 4.6.2.5. Piping Supports and Guards
- 4.6.2.6. Pits
- 4.6.3. Dispensing Systems
- 4.6.3.1. Dispensers
- 4.6.3.2. Dispenser Sumps
- 4.6.3.3. Location
- 4.6.3.4. Protection against Collision Damage
- 4.6.3.5. Marine Fuel-Dispensing Stations
- 4.6.4. Shut-off Devices
- 4.6.4.1. Location and Identification
- 4.6.4.2. Self-service Outlets
- 4.6.4.3. Marine Fuel-Dispensing Stations
- 4.6.5. Delivery Hose and Nozzles
- 4.6.5.1. Delivery Hose
- 4.6.5.2. Hose Nozzle Valves
- 4.6.6. Remote Pumping Systems
- 4.6.6.1. Application
- 4.6.6.2. Pumps and Control Equipment
- 4.6.6.3. Emergency Valves
- 4.6.6.4. Pump Location
- 4.6.6.5. Marine Fuel-Dispensing Stations
- 4.6.7. Spill Control
- 4.6.7.1. Spill Control
- 4.6.8. Supervision and Dispensing Procedures
- 4.6.8.1. Attendants
- 4.6.8.2. Self-service Outlets
- 4.6.8.3. Special Dispensers
- 4.6.8.4. Card- or Key-Activated Dispensers
- 4.6.8.5. Duties of Attendants
- 4.6.8.6. Fuel-Dispensing Procedures
- 4.6.8.7. Sources of Ignition
- 4.6.8.8. Signs
- 4.6.9. Fire Prevention and Protection
- 4.6.9.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.6.9.2. Absorbent Materials
- 4.6.1. Scope
- Section 4.7. Bulk Plants
- 4.7.1. Scope
- 4.7.1.1. Application
- 4.7.2. Storage
- 4.7.2.1. Storage
- 4.7.2.2. Storage Tanks
- 4.7.2.3. Hydraulic Pressure Shock
- 4.7.2.4. Container Storage
- 4.7.2.5. Spill Control
- 4.7.2.6. Fencing
- 4.7.3. Dispensing
- 4.7.3.1. Interconnection
- 4.7.3.2. Dispensing into Vehicles
- 4.7.3.3. Dispensing into Metal Containers or Tanks
- 4.7.4. Loading and Unloading Facilities
- 4.7.4.1. Clearances
- 4.7.4.2. Multi-purpose Facilities
- 4.7.4.3. Check Valves
- 4.7.4.4. Control Valves
- 4.7.4.5. Bonding and Grounding
- 4.7.4.6. Downspouts
- 4.7.5. Fire Protection
- 4.7.5.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.7.6. Spill Control
- 4.7.6.1. Spill Control
- 4.7.1. Scope
- Section 4.8. Piers and Wharves
- 4.8.1. Scope
- 4.8.1.1. Application
- 4.8.2. General
- 4.8.2.1. Clearances
- 4.8.2.2. Construction
- 4.8.3. Storage Tanks
- 4.8.3.1. Installation
- 4.8.4. Piping, Valves and Fittings
- 4.8.4.1. Installation and Materials
- 4.8.4.2. Pipe Supports
- 4.8.4.3. Guards
- 4.8.4.4. Flexible Connections
- 4.8.4.5. Shut-off Valves
- 4.8.4.6. Access Openings for Inspection
- 4.8.4.7. Identification
- 4.8.4.8. Leakage Testing
- 4.8.5. Bonding and Grounding
- 4.8.5.1. Bonding and Grounding
- 4.8.6. Fire Protection
- 4.8.6.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.8.6.2. Training
- 4.8.7. Bulk Transfer Stations
- 4.8.7.1. Location
- 4.8.7.2. Leakage and Spill Control
- 4.8.7.3. Hose Connections
- 4.8.8. Cargo Hose
- 4.8.8.1. Cargo Hose
- 4.8.8.2. Maintenance and Testing
- 4.8.8.3. Supports
- 4.8.9. Cargo Pumps
- 4.8.9.1. Pressure Relief
- 4.8.9.2. Location
- 4.8.10. Pump Houses
- 4.8.10.1. Construction
- 4.8.11. Transfer Operations
- 4.8.11.1. Supervision
- 4.8.11.2. Bonding and Grounding
- 4.8.11.3. Equipment
- 4.8.11.4. Spill Control
- 4.8.1. Scope
- Section 4.9. Process Plants
- 4.9.1. Scope
- 4.9.1.1. Application
- 4.9.2. Outdoor Processing Equipment
- 4.9.2.1. Location
- 4.9.3. Processing Buildings
- 4.9.3.1. Explosion Venting
- 4.9.3.2. Fire Separations
- 4.9.3.3. Basements and Pits
- 4.9.3.4. Ventilation
- 4.9.4. Fire Prevention and Protection
- 4.9.4.1. Spill and Vapour Control
- 4.9.4.2. Explosion Protection
- 4.9.4.3. Fire Protection
- 4.9.4.4. Emergency Procedures
- 4.9.1. Scope
- Section 4.10. Distilleries
- 4.10.1. Scope
- 4.10.1.1. Application
- 4.10.2. General
- 4.10.2.1. Building Classification
- 4.10.3. Storage Tanks and Containers
- 4.10.3.1. Design, Fabrication and Testing
- 4.10.3.2. Supports, Foundations and Anchorage
- 4.10.3.3. Storage Tank Vents
- 4.10.4. Storage
- 4.10.4.1. Storage Tanks, Drums and Barrels
- 4.10.4.2. Closed Containers and Storage Aids
- 4.10.5. Piping and Pumping Systems
- 4.10.5.1. Design and Installation
- 4.10.6. Ventilation
- 4.10.6.1. Ventilation
- 4.10.7. Spill Control
- 4.10.7.1. Spill Control
- 4.10.8. Fire Protection
- 4.10.8.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.10.8.2. Standpipe and Hose Systems
- 4.10.1. Scope
- Section 4.11. Tank Vehicles
- 4.11.1. Scope
- 4.11.1.1. Application
- 4.11.2. General
- 4.11.2.1. Portable Extinguishers
- 4.11.2.2. Hot Works
- 4.11.2.3. Parking inside Buildings
- 4.11.2.4. Parking outside Buildings
- 4.11.3. Loading, Unloading and Dispensing from Tank Vehicles
- 4.11.3.1. Loading and Unloading
- 4.11.3.2. Ignition Sources
- 4.11.3.3. Static Electric Charges
- 4.11.3.4. Supervision
- 4.11.3.5. Multi-use Compartments
- 4.11.3.6. Engine
- 4.11.3.7. Unloading
- 4.11.3.8. Dispensing into Vehicles
- 4.11.1. Scope
- Section 4.1. General
- Part 5 - Hazardous Processes and Operations
- Section 5.1. General
- 5.1.1. Scope
- 5.1.1.1. Application
- 5.1.1.2. Explosives
- 5.1.1.3. Display Fireworks
- 5.1.2. Electrical Installations
- 5.1.2.1. Hazardous Locations
- 5.1.2.2. General
- 5.1.3. Ventilation
- 5.1.3.1. Ventilation
- 5.1.4. Flash Point
- 5.1.4.1. Flash Point
- 5.1.5. Fire Safety Plan
- 5.1.5.1. Fire Safety Plan
- 5.1.1. Scope
- Section 5.2. Hot Works
- 5.2.1. General
- 5.2.1.1. Application
- 5.2.1.2. Training
- 5.2.2. Hot Work Equipment
- 5.2.2.1. Maintenance
- 5.2.2.2. Inspection
- 5.2.2.3. Equipment Not in Use
- 5.2.2.4. Compressed Gas Equipment
- 5.2.3. Prevention of Fires
- 5.2.3.1. Location of Operations
- 5.2.3.2. Protection of Combustible and Flammable Materials
- 5.2.3.3. Fire Watch
- 5.2.3.4. Work on Containers, Equipment or Piping
- 5.2.3.5. Work Adjacent to Piping
- 5.2.3.6. Fire Extinguishing Equipment
- 5.2.3.7. Fire Safety Plan
- 5.2.1. General
- Section 5.3. Dust-Producing Processes
- 5.3.1. General
- 5.3.1.1. Application
- 5.3.1.2. Dust Removal
- 5.3.1.3. Dust-Collecting Systems
- 5.3.1.4. Dust Collectors
- 5.3.1.5. Bonding and Grounding
- 5.3.1.6. Explosion Venting
- 5.3.1.7. Explosion Prevention Systems
- 5.3.1.8. Electrical Interlocks
- 5.3.1.9. Separators
- 5.3.1.10. Ignition Sources
- 5.3.2. Woodworking Operations
- 5.3.2.1. Exhaust Systems
- 5.3.2.2. Shavings and Sawdust Collection
- 5.3.2.3. Fire Extinguishers
- 5.3.3. Grain Handling and Storage Facilities
- 5.3.3.1. Storage Bins and Silos
- 5.3.3.2. Conveying Equipment
- 5.3.3.3. Separators
- 5.3.3.4. Fire Protection
- 5.3.1. General
- Section 5.4. Special Processes Involving Flammable and Combustible Liquids
and Materials
- 5.4.1. Baking and Drying Processes
- 5.4.1.1. Application
- 5.4.1.2. Design, Operation and Maintenance
- 5.4.2. Dry Cleaning Plants
- 5.4.2.1. Dry Cleaning Plants
- 5.4.3. Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging
- 5.4.3.1. Application
- 5.4.3.2. Notification
- 5.4.3.3. Ignition Sources
- 5.4.3.4. Electric Power
- 5.4.3.5. Air Temperature
- 5.4.3.6. Access to Premises
- 5.4.4. Floor Finishing
- 5.4.4.1. Application
- 5.4.4.2. Public Access
- 5.4.4.3. Ventilation
- 5.4.4.4. Sources of Ignition
- 5.4.4.5. Waste Receptacles
- 5.4.5. Spray Coating Processes
- 5.4.5.1. Application
- 5.4.5.2. Design, Operation and Maintenance
- 5.4.6. Dipping and Coating Processes
- 5.4.6.1. Application
- 5.4.6.2. Design, Operation and Maintenance
- 5.4.1. Baking and Drying Processes
- Section 5.5. Laboratories
- 5.5.1. Scope
- 5.5.1.1. Application
- 5.5.2. Construction
- 5.5.2.1. Interior Finish Materials
- 5.5.2.2. Separation
- 5.5.3. Fire Prevention and Protection
- 5.5.3.1. Emergency Planning
- 5.5.3.2. Combustible Materials
- 5.5.3.3. Spill Control
- 5.5.3.4. Electrical Equipment
- 5.5.3.5. Ignition Sources
- 5.5.3.6. Inspection and Maintenance
- 5.5.4. Ventilation
- 5.5.4.1. General Ventilation
- 5.5.4.2. Power-Ventilated Enclosure
- 5.5.4.3. Enclosure Exhaust Ventilation
- 5.5.4.4. Enclosure Construction
- 5.5.5. Dangerous Goods
- 5.5.5.1. Maximum Quantities
- 5.5.5.2. Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 5.5.5.3. Compressed Gases
- 5.5.5.4. Refrigerated Storage
- 5.5.5.5. Highly Unstable Substances
- 5.5.5.6. Chemical Wastes
- 5.5.1. Scope
- Section 5.6. Construction and Demolition Sites
- 5.6.1. General
- 5.6.1.1. Application
- 5.6.1.2. Protection of Adjacent Buildings
- 5.6.1.3. Fire Safety Plan
- 5.6.1.4. Access for Firefighting
- 5.6.1.5. Portable Extinguishers
- 5.6.1.6. Standpipe Systems
- 5.6.1.7. Hot Surface Applications
- 5.6.1.8. Ignition Sources
- 5.6.1.9. Building Services at Demolition Sites
- 5.6.1.10. Fuel Supply Installation
- 5.6.1.11. Tank, Piping and Machinery Reservoir Safety at Demolition Sites
- 5.6.1.12. Fire Separations in Partly Occupied Buildings
- 5.6.1.13. Protection during Shutdown
- 5.6.1.14. Watch
- 5.6.1.15. Smoking Restrictions
- 5.6.1.16. Provision for Egress
- 5.6.1.17. Fire Warning
- 5.6.1.18. Storage and Use of Dangerous Goods
- 5.6.1.19. Temporary Enclosures
- 5.6.1.20. Disposal of Combustible Refuse
- 5.6.2. Excavation
- 5.6.2.1. Services Shut-off
- 5.6.2.2. Maintaining Existing Services
- 5.6.1. General
- Section 5.1. General
- Part 6 - Fire Protection Equipment
- Section 6.1. General
- 6.1.1. General
- 6.1.1.1. Application
- 6.1.1.2. Maintenance
- 6.1.1.3. Notification
- 6.1.1.4. Protection during Shutdown
- 6.1.1. General
- Section 6.2. Portable Extinguishers
- 6.2.1. General
- 6.2.1.1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
- 6.2.1. General
- Section 6.3. Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
- 6.3.1. General
- 6.3.1.1. Maintenance
- 6.3.1.2. Inspection and Testing
- 6.3.1.3. Central Stations and Thir-eng Fire Protection Signalling Systems
- 6.3.1.4. Voice Communication Systems
- 6.3.1. General
- Section 6.4. Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
- 6.4.1. General
- 6.4.1.1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
- 6.4.1. General
- Section 6.5. Emergency Power Systems and Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting
- 6.5.1. General
- 6.5.1.1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
- 6.5.1.2. Notification
- 6.5.1.3. Instructions
- 6.5.1.4. Records
- 6.5.1.5. Supply of Fresh Fuel
- 6.5.1.6. Inspection of Unit Equipment
- 6.5.1.7. Inspection of Emergency Lights
- 6.5.1. General
- Section 6.6. Special Fire Suppression Systems
- 6.6.1. General
- 6.6.1.1. Testing, Inspection and Maintenance
- 6.6.1. General
- Section 6.7. Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- 6.7.1. General
- 6.7.1.1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
- 6.7.1. General
- Section 6.1. General
- Part 7 - Fire Emergency Systems in High Buildings
- Section 7.1. General
- 7.1.1. General
- 7.1.1.1. Application
- 7.1.1.2. Testing Fire Emergency Systems
- 7.1.1.3. Records
- 7.1.1.4. Maintenance of Fire Emergency Systems
- 7.1.1. General
- Section 7.2. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
- 7.2.1. Intervals between Tests
- 7.2.1.1. Intervals between Tests
- 7.2.2. Elevators
- 7.2.2.1. Testing Elevators
- 7.2.3. Venting to Aid Firefighting
- 7.2.3.1. Closures
- 7.2.3.2. Elevator Recall
- 7.2.3.3. Air-Handling System Controls
- 7.2.4. Central Alarm and Control Facility
- 7.2.4.1. Fan Controls
- 7.2.4.2. Hold-Open Devices
- 7.2.1. Intervals between Tests
- Section 7.3. Inspections and Test Procedures for Smoke Control Measures
- 7.3.1. General
- 7.3.1.1. Application
- 7.3.1.2. Doors in Means of Egress
- 7.3.2. Measure A
- 7.3.2.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.3. Measure B
- 7.3.3.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.4. Measure C
- 7.3.4.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.5. Measure D
- 7.3.5.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.6. Measure E
- 7.3.6.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.7. Measure F
- 7.3.7.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.8. Measure G
- 7.3.8.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.9. Measure H
- 7.3.9.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.10. Measure I
- 7.3.10.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.11. Measure J
- 7.3.11.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.12. Measure K
- 7.3.12.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.13. Measure L
- 7.3.13.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.14. Measure M
- 7.3.14.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.15. Measure N
- 7.3.15.1. Test Procedures
- 7.3.1. General
- Section 7.1. General
- Part 2 - Building and Occupant Fire Safety