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.