| OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building) |
CODE REF. | HAZARDOUS AREAS PROTECTION |
| AMBULATORY | (20.3.2, 38.3.2 and 9.2.3) | Doors shall be self-closing. Laboratories shall be protected as per NFPA 99. Kitchen shall be protected as per NFPA 96. 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. |
| BUSINESS (Sprinklered) | (38.3.2.1 and 8.7.1) | 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. Kitchen shall be protected as per NFPA 96. |
| HEALTHCARE | (Table 18.3.2.1 and 8.7.1) | 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. |
| EDUCATIONAL | (14.3.2.1 and 8.7) | 1-hour rated wall assembly or sprinkler system. Kitchen shall be protected as per NFPA 96. |
| ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS |
(-) | No Requirements. |
| HOTELS AND DORMITORIES |
(Table 28.3.2.2.2.) | 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. |
| APARTMENTS |
(Table 30.3.2.1.1.) | 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. |
| MERCANTILE |
(36.3.2.1) | 1-hour rated wall assembly and sprinkler system. Kitchen shall be protected as per NFPA 96. |
| STORAGE |
(42.3.2) | No Requirements |
A “hazardous area” is defined as an area in which the atmosphere contains, or may contain insufficient quantities, flammable or explosive gases, dusts or vapours. In such an atmosphere a fire or explosion is possible when three basic conditions are met. This is often referred to as the “hazardous area” or “combustion” triangle.