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3.3.5.2 — Fire Extinguishing Systems

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(1) In addition to other requirements in this Division for the installation of automatic fire extinguishing systems, an appropriate fire extinguishing system shall be installed in every industrial occupancy floor area to provide protection if required by,

(a) the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, or

(b) the CCBFC NRCC 56192, “National Fire Code of Canada”, in the absence of provisions referred to in Clause (a).

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floor area

means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and required firewalls, including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, but not including exits, vertical service spaces and their enclosing assemblies.

industrial occupancy

means the occupancy or use of a building or part of a building for the assembling, fabricating, manufacturing, processing, repairing or storing of goods or materials.

occupancy

means the use or intended use of a building or part of a building for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property.

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