2018 BC Building Code Checklist

Division B- Part 3

Project Name:………………………………………………………………..………………….

Civic Address:…………………………….......…………………………………………………

Permit Application No.:…………………………………… Date: ……………………………

Certified Professional:…………………………….….… CRP: ……………………………...

1 Value of Construction: $ __________________ Developed Site Area: __________________ m2

2 BUILDING DATA:

Building Area: ...............…….m2 Major Occupancy (ies): .................................

Number of Streets: .................. Building Height: ................ Storey
Construction Type Classification:  COMBUSTIBLE /  NON-COMBUSTIBLE
 Construction Articles/Part 3: (3.2.2........./............/............/………)  [Link]/58 requirements
 Fire Wall:  2 hr /  4 hr  Mezzanine(s)  [Link]. Horizontal Fire Separation
 Sprinkler System  Standpipe System  Fire Alarm System  High Building 3.2.6.
Fire Resistance Rating: FLOOR: ….. hr/ MEZZ.: …. hr/ ROOF: …. hr/LOAD BEARING: …. hr
3 SPATIAL SEPARATION:
Wall
%
Limiting Area Exposing L/H % Opening Type of Fire
Opening Cladding
Distance Building Face Ratio Allowed Construction Rating
Actual
North
South
East
West

 Openings protected L.D. <1.2 m [Link].

 Combustible projections within 1.2 m of the PL [Link].(1)
 Projecting roof soffits [Link].
 Maximum size opening where L.D. ≤ 2.0 m [Link].(5)
 Spacing of openings 2 m [Link].(6)
 Protection of exit facilities [Link].
 Wall exposed to another wall [Link].

Page 1 of 8
  Protection of exposed soffit (if permitted by [Link]) [Link]. / [Link].
 Wall exposed to adjoining roof [Link].
 Class A, B or C roof covering [Link].
4 PROVISIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTING:
 Access above grade /  Access below grade [Link]. / [Link].
 Sprinklers required /  Sprinkler standards [Link]. / [Link].
 Access route location and design [Link]. to [Link].
 Access to roof for buildings > 3 storeys [Link].
 Standpipes and hose connections [Link]. to [Link].
5 FIRE SEPARATION BETWEEN OCCUPANCIES AND TENANTS, FLOOR AREAS AND
SHAFTS:
 Separation of major occupancies [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Prohibited combination of occupancies [Link].
 Fire separation between suites [Link].
 Fire separation for public corridor [Link].
 Fire separation for corridors serving an Assembly
[Link].
occupancy
 Fire separation for Residential occupancy [Link].
 Fire separation of Group A, Division 1 [Link].
occupancy (OL > 200 persons)
 Fire separation of roof supporting occupancy [Link].
 Walkway between buildings [Link].
 Underground walkways [Link].
 Fire separation of repair garages and storage garages [Link]. / [Link].
 Vestibule requirements for storage garages [Link].(1) / [Link].
 Hazardous substances [Link]. / BCFC
6 CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE SEPARATIONS AND CLOSURES:
 Basis for fire separations (ULC/cUL/WH listings and
3.1.7. / Appendix D
Appendix D)
 Protection of openings [Link].
 Support of fire separations [Link].
 Continuity of separations [Link].
 FPR requirements for closures [Link]. / [Link].
 Maximum openings in firewalls [Link].
 Combustible projections beyond firewalls [Link].
 Maximum dimensions of openings [Link].
 Self closing devices [Link].
 Hold open devices [Link].
 Latches required on swing doors [Link].
 Wired glass and glass block in exit enclosures [Link]. / [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Wired glass and glass block in fire separations [Link].
 Temperature rise rated doors [Link]. / [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Fire and smoke dampers [Link]. to [Link].

Page 2 of 8
7 EXITS:
Occupant Load [Link].
Room Area ÷ Area/person = Total
(m²) (m²)

 Types of exits [Link].

 Minimum of 2 exits [Link].
 Distance between exits [Link].
 Travel distance [Link].
 Travel distance and location of exits [Link].
 Travel distance to exit in service space
[Link].(3) / [Link].(8)
maximum 50 m
 Clear width of exit, corridor, stair, ramp and door [Link]. / Table [Link].-A and Table [Link].-B
Exit capacity:
 6.1. mm/person for: ramps ≤ 1in 8,
doorways, corridors and passageways
 9.2 mm/person for: ramps > 1in 8, [Link].
stairs (rise > 180 mm or run < 280 mm)
 8 mm/person for stairs
(rise ≤ 180 mm and run ≤ 280 mm)
 Exit width encroachments permited [Link].
 Headroom [Link].
Tables [Link]. and [Link]. (Exception
 Flame spread rating for exits
[Link].(2))
 Fire separation of exits [Link]. / [Link]. / [Link].
 Integrity of exits [Link].
 Minimum 3 risers [Link]. (Exception [Link].)
 Treads and risers [Link].
 Maximum of 3.7 m per flight, except Group B2 [Link].
 Length and width of landing [Link].
 Handrails – number/height/graspable/
[Link].
continuity/horizontal extensions
 Guards – height/climbability/openings [Link].
 Exit signs [Link].
 Sign for stair below lowest exit level [Link].
 Gradients for ramps [Link]. / [Link].
 Curved flights in stairs [Link].
 Horizontal exits [Link].
 Exterior passageways [Link]. / [Link].
 Exit at interconnected floor spaces [Link].(6)

Page 3 of 8
  Landings 300 mm wider and longer than door [Link].
 Doors and Direction of Door swing [Link]. / [Link].
 Sliding doors in exits [Link].
 Exit doors to be self-closing [Link].
 Release hardware, openable from inside w/o key [Link]. / [Link].
 Electromagnetic locks [Link].(4) & (5)
 Emergency crossover access > 3 storeys above grade
[Link].
and > 2 storeys below grade
 Floor numbering [Link].
8 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WITHIN FLOOR AREAS:
 Means of egress from roof and terraces [Link].(3) & (4)
 Doors into public corridor, exit in opposite direction [Link].(12)
 Roof top enclosure > 200 m², 2 means of egress [Link].(6)
 Means of egress for service spaces [Link].(7)
 2 egress doorways; min. 1/3 diagonal separation [Link].
 Travel distance [Link].
Doors in access to exit:
 Minimum 800 mm for single leaf clear opening
 Minimum 800 mm for active leaf in double door
 Minimum 850 mm for doors requiring access
[Link]. / [Link].
 Minimum 850 mm for care facilities
 Minimum 1050 mm to move patients in beds
 Readily openable without use of keys
 Not open onto a step
 Hazardous substances [Link]. / BCFC
 Design of hazardous areas 3.3.6. / BCFC
 Door swing : Occupant load > 60 or F1 occupancy
[Link].
must swing in direction of exit travel
 Minimum width of corridor [Link]. / [Link].(3)
Capacity of access to exit:
 Corridors, passageways, doorways, and ramps not
more than 1 in 8 – 6.1 mm/person
 Stairs
[Link]. / [Link].(1) to (3)
 Ramps > 1 in 8 – 9.2 mm/person
 B2 and B3 occupancies – 18.4 mm/person
 Unsprinklered Dance and LB occupancies with
OL > 250 requires 50% capacity at main entrance
 Guards at raised floors, roof, shaft, balcony [Link].
 Tapered treads in curved stair [Link].
 Protection of openable windows [Link].
 Explosion venting [Link].
 Flame spread rating [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Flame spread rating in elevator cars [Link].

Page 4 of 8
  Ventilation for commercial cooking equipment [Link].(2)
 Daycare facilities [Link]. / [Link].
 Protected zones in accessible floor areas [Link].
 Foam plastics protection - combustible construction [Link].
 Foam plastics protection – noncomb. construction [Link].
Specific Requirements
 Assembly A1, A2, A3, A4 requirements 3.3.2.
 Detention B1, Treatment B2, Care B3 requirements 3.3.3.
 Residential C requirements 3.3.4.
 Industrial F1, F2, F3 requirements 3.3.5.
9 LIGHTING AND EMERGENCY POWER:
 Lighting for exits, public corridors, and rooms [Link].
 Emergency lighting [Link].
[Link]. (1 hr for buildings under [Link]. &
 Emergency power for lighting
58)
[Link]. (1 hr for buildings under [Link]. &
 Emergency power for fire alarm systems
58)
 Emergency power for B2 occupancies [Link].
 Emergency power for building services [Link].
 Emergency conductor protection [Link].
10 FIRE ALARMS:
 Buildings requiring a fire alarm system [Link].
 Continuity of fire alarm systems [Link].
 Types of systems [Link]. / [Link].
 Signals to fire department [Link].
 Zoning of fire alarm systems [Link].
 Fire detectors [Link].
 Smoke detectors [Link].
 Sprinkler system monitoring [Link].
 Manual pull stations [Link].
 Visible signal devices and visible warning systems [Link].
 Smoke alarms [Link].
 Residential Fire Warning Systems [Link].
 Voice communication systems [Link].
11 REQUIREMENTS FOR MEZZANINES, INTERCONNECTED FLOOR SPACES, HIGH
BUILDINGS:
 Exception in bldg. height; mezz/roof top/under tiers [Link].
 Termination at vertical fire separation [Link].(1)
 Mezzanine egress [Link].
 Interconnected floor space not permitted in B2
[Link].(3)
occupancy with sleeping rooms
 Openings through horizontal fire separation for
[Link].(2)
vehicular ramps in storage garage
 Openings in fire separation for manufacturing process [Link].(3)

Page 5 of 8
  Openings for stairways, escalators, moving walkways [Link].(5) & (6)
 Interconnected first floor and floor below or above [Link].(6)
 Exit width for stairs serving interconnected floors [Link].(6)
 Elevator openings [Link].(3)
 Sprinkler system [Link].
 Draft stops [Link].
 Mechanical Exhaust System [Link].
 High buildings 3.2.6.
12 SERVICES FACILITIES:
 No storage in services spaces [Link].
 Fire separation of service rooms [Link].
 Fire separation for service room with fire safety
[Link].(8)
system
 No boiler under exit [Link].
 Door swing for service rooms [Link].
 Fire separation of janitor rooms [Link].
 Fire separation of laundry rooms [Link].
 Fire separation & sprinklers for residential storage
[Link].
room
 Recall and alternate floor recall [Link].(1)
 Fire separation for elevator shafts [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Fire separation for combustible refuge storage rooms [Link].
 Fire separation of electrical equipment vaults [Link].
 Fire separation for vertical services spaces [Link]. / Table [Link].
 Prohibition on combustible vent pipes in vertical
[Link].(1) / [Link].(3)(b)
service spaces
 Fire separation at top/bottom of vertical service space [Link].
 Fire separation of horizontal service spaces [Link].
 Fire separation of fuel fired service [Link].
 Fire separation and sprinklers for garbage rooms [Link].
 Linen and garbage chutes and rooms [Link].
 Negative pressure required for vertical service space [Link].
 Grease duct enclosures [Link].
 Plenums, fire stop flaps [Link].
 Access to attic or roof space [Link].
 Access to horizontal service space [Link].
 Access to crawl space [Link].
13 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
 Room and space height [Link]. / 9.5.3.
 Room ventilation [Link]. / [Link].
 Medical gas piping systems [Link]. / CSA Z7396.1

Page 6 of 8
 Plumbing Facilities 3.7.2.:
Occupancy # of persons of each # of water closets # of water closets
sex required provided

14 ACCESSIBILITY:
 Accessible design standard option Section 3.8 or CSA
[Link].
B651
 Application and exemptions to buildings [Link].(1).
 Areas requiring access [Link].
 Existing buildings [Link].
 Main entrances [Link].
 Width of path of travel, ground and floor surfaces [Link]
 Exterior walks [Link].
 Wheelchair spaces [Link].(3) / [Link].
 Adaptable dwelling units 3.8.5.
 Access to parking areas [Link].
 Where accessible washroom required [Link].(1)
 Water closet stalls [Link].
 Water closets [Link].
 Urinals [Link].
 Lavatories and mirrors [Link].
 Drinking fountains [Link].
 Universal washrooms [Link].
 Showers /  Bathtubs [Link]. / [Link].
 Doorways and doors providing access [Link].
 Power doors in hotels, B2, or A/B3/D/E > 500 m² [Link].
 Ramp minimum width/maximum
[Link].
slope/handrails/guards
 Elevating devices (elevators CSA B44 and lifts CSA
[Link]. / [Link]. / [Link].
B355)
15 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS:
Alternative Solutions Report:  Submitted /  Required /  Not Required
Summary of the Alternative Solution(s):

Page 7 of 8
Page 8 of 8