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Dean,
North Bay has purchased crisys and are moving away from an inhouse program that worked just fine however doesn’t intergrade with dispatch and suppression. Crisys is comprehensive to say the least. The verdict is pending on service and usability.
JG
Hello Patrick,
By the information above I would say yes that the swelling and cracks have effected the integrity of the fire separation and yes you can apply 2.2.2.1. OFC. If the stairway separation integrity is lost it could allow smoke and flames to penetrate the adjacent apartments via open ceiling joints.
Send me an email or call me if you want to discuss.
JG
Steven,
North Bay has set out the requirements in a food venders licensing by-law. The criteria we look for is captured in a checklist we created. Send me your email and I will forward you a copy. joe.gardiner@northbay.ca
Hello Ben,
North Bay has been tossing around the idea for a couple of years. The hoses are redundant in our full time fire service jurisdiction. However, I do agree it is an OBC matter.
I will update you if we ever make the leap.
Joe Gardiner
Hello Jon,
This is a minimum standards building code issue and not a fire code issue. I would take pictures and send the authority having jurisdiction (local building department) the information and they will follow up. I think it is that simple.
Hopefully this helps,
JoeG
Hello Patrick, we don’t have regulations/bylaws regarding the use of these devices. I found a website and an information page from a fire department regarding safety while using them.
https://www.excelsiorfire.org/images/pdf/tikitorchsafety.pdf
Hopefully this helps,
Joe
“Joe, have you had any of your F Orders appealed for this type of building?”
My apologies for the tardy response to your question. I have not had one of my “f” orders appealed. I generally do a great deal of education with the owners to ensure they understand my interpretation of the Ontario Fire Code and or my abilities delegated to me via the FPPA. I also educate them on fire migration and the risk to the tenants, the building(s) and firefighters. I hardly ever have any of my orders appealed. I think it is because what I generally ask for is not unreasonable and makes sense to a layman person. Education and compassion are very powerful tools when performing the role of a fire prevention officer.
Good luck,
JoeG
Hello Karin,
I have seen these before and requested the owners replaced them with something their fire safety suppliers recommend. Most of the time this non-breakable transparent shield is installed by the owner who doesn’t know any better.
Hopefully this helps,
JoeG
FYI Chris – I tried your contact and he couldn’t do it so I purchased a download version of the amended OFC from service publications Ontario and brought it to staples. I gave them an old copy of the spiral bound code and they said they could replicate it. We are getting 4 of them for $280 with taxes.
