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Illustrated Guide for Fire and Life Safety Requirements in Part 3 and 9 of the BC Building Code
Description This guide addresses the fundamental concepts upon which the fire and life safety requirements of the British Columbia Building Code have been developed. Importantly, the guide also responds to industry concerns in applying these requirements. The fire and life safety risk of a building is directly linked to the use of the building and is measured in terms of potential fire development and occupant egress, awareness and ability to evacuate respectively. The document covers high-level concepts, including key definitions, occupancy classification, fire compartmentation and spatial separation with a focus on the application of those concepts in a residential context. The resulting guidance information and illustrations will help B.C.’s residential construction industry apply the requirements to residential design and construction. Impact This guide provides the foundational information necessary to facilitate the appropriate application of the fire and life safety requirements, and the basis upon which more practical guidelines can be developed for B.C.’s residential construction industry.
Status: Project underway Partners: Building Safety and Standards Branch Audience: Building industry, industry stakeholders, and the residential construction industry
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