NATIONAL FIRE CODE OF CANADA 1980

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NATIONAL FIRE CODE

NATIONAL FIRE CODE OF CANADA 1980

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14 2.1.4.

National Fire Code of Canada

1980

The following revisions to the National Fire Code of Canada have been approved by the Associate Committee on the National Fire Code.

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Add new Article as follows:

2.1.4.3.(1) At least 1 smoke alarm conforming to U LC-S53 1 -

1978, "Standard for Smoke Alarms" shall be installed in each

duvlling unit.

(2) Smoke alarms within du~elling units shall be installed

between each sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling

unit, and where the sleeping areas are served by hallways, the smoke alarms shall be installed in the hallways.

(3) Smoke alarms shall be installed, inspected, tested and

maintained in conformance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(4) Smoke alarms may be battery operated.

Delete and substitute:

3.3.1.7. Tire storage warehouses exceeding 500 m1 shall be provided with an approved fixed fire extinguishing system installed in conformance with NFPA 231D-1980, "Storage of Rubber Tires."

Delete the word "and." Delete and substitute:

(c) prepackaged ceontainers of alcoholic beverages, foods and pharmaceutical products, and

(d) other products such as detergents, insecticides and fungicides containing not more than 50 per cent by volume of water-miscible flammable or combustible

liquids with the remainder of the solution being non-

flammable. Delete and substitute:

4.2.3.4. Except as permitted in Article 4.2.3.5.. the storage, handling and use ofj7ammable and c.ombustible liquids in glass or plastic prepackaged containers shall be permitted only if the required liquid purity (such as ACS analytical reagent grade or higher) would be affected by storage in metalmntainers or if the liquid would cause excessive corrosion dfrthe metal containers.

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49 4.2.3.5.

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4.2.3.5. Unless otherwise approved, the storage and use of

flammable and combustible liquids having a,flash point of less than 60°C in containers other than those described in Article 4.2.3.1. of more than 0.6 L capacity in the case of,/'lammable liquids and of more than 4.6 L capacity in thecase of c*ombustible 1iquid.s shall not be permitted within a building.

(3) Where the .floor area is sprinklered, twice the quantities specified in Sentence (2) shall be permitted before a storage room is required.

4.2.10.4. Except as permitted in Articles 4.2.10.5 and 4.2.10.6., storage cabinets in Article 4.2.10. I. shall be constructed to limit the internal temperature rise to not more than 139°C above ambient temperature for a period of 10 min when the entire cabinet is subjected to a temperature equal to that set forth in ULC-S 10 1-M 1980, "Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials."

(3) Doors on metal cabinets shall be provided with locking devices which latch at 3 points and with liquid-tight sills at least 50 rnm above the bottom of the cabinet.

Add new Sentence (7) as follows:

(7) Wood cabinets shall be provided with liquid-tight sills beneath doors, extending at least 50 mm above the bottom of the cabinet.

(2) The minimum distance in Sentence ( I ) from a storage tank to a property line or to a building on the same property may be reduced to 1.5 m provided the tank contains onlyc~ombustible liquids and does not exceed 47 000 L storage capacity. Delete Sentences (2) and (3) and substitute:

(2) The level of water at the bottom of underground storage tanks shall be measured at least weekly in conformance with Sentences (3) and (4), except that at service stations the measurements shall be taken each day the service station is in operation.

(3) A record for each storage tank showing the measurements described in Sentences ( I ) and (2), a comparison of these

measurements with meter readings and a computation of any gain or loss of liquid shall be retained for a period of at least 2 years for examination by the authority ha\~ing,jurisdic~tion.

(4) When a loss of liquid or a gain of water is indicated by the measurements in Sentences ( I ) and (2), or when the level of water at the bottom of an underground storage tank exceeds 50 mm, immediate corrective action shall be taken, and the authori?,,

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having,jurisdic.tion shall be notified within 24 h after the water gain o r liquid loss is detected. (See Article 4.3.17.1. for leakage testing.)

4.4.6.1 .(2) Delete and substitute:

(2) Exposed piping systems in service may be visually inspected for leakage in conformance with Sentence 4.4.11.8.(1). Delete and substitute:

(5) Piping that has been used for the transfer of.flammahle or c~omhustible liquids shall be removed or capped when it is no longer intended to be used.

4.5.2.1 .(I ), (2) and (3) Delete and substitute:

4.5.2.1.(1) The storage capacity for.flammable liquids at service stations shall not exceed 250 000 L.

(2) The storage capacity for c*omhu.stible liquids at service stations shall not exceed 100 000 L.

(3) Individual underground storage tanks at service stations shall not exceed 50 000 L.

4.6.6.2. When piping and pumping systems have been used for the transfer of eitherJ1ammable or c.ombustihle liquids at loading or unloading facilities, the system shall be cleaned of vapours before the other class of liquid is introduced.

4.11.6.2. All tank vehic.les shall be provided with an approved electric bonding clip.

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Referenced Standards

Revise standards in the locations referenced in Column 4 of the following table t o conform to those shown in Column 3. Item

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No. I. 1980 Standard Designation Revised Designation 2. Code Reference ANSI B31.3-1976, Petroleum Refinery Piping

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API 5L-1978.

Specification for Line Pipe

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Col. 1 2 3

ANSI 831.3-1980,

Chemical Plant and Petroleum

API 12D-1977,

Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Production Liquids

4 4.4.2.2.(2) Refinery Piping

API 5L-1982,

Specification for Line Pipe

4.4.2.2.( 1) 4.5.2.10.(1) API 121)- 1982,

Specification for Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids 4.3.1.3.(1)

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Code Reference 4.3.1.3.(1) 4.3.1.4.(1) 4.3.3.1 .(I) 4.3.1.3.(1) 4.3.3.1.(1) 4.4.5.2.(1) 4.3.4.2. 4.4.2.2.(1) 4.5.2.10.(1) 4.4.5.4. 4. I .3. I .(I) 4.1.3.1 .(2) 3.4.2.5. 4. I .2.1 .(I) 5.6.1.1.(2) 4.3.1.5. Revised Designation API 12F-1982,

Specification for S h o p Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

API 620-1 978,

Recommended Rules for the Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

API 650- 1980,

Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

API 1 104-1980,

Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities API 2000-1982,

Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks ASTM A53-8 1 a,

Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot- Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

A S T M A 193-8 1 a,

Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature Service ASTM D56- 1979,

Flash Point by the Tag Closed Tester

A S T M D93- 1980, Flash Point by the Pensky- Martens Closed Tester CAN I-B 149.2-M80,

Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances a n d Equipment

CSA B51-M1981,

Code for the Construction and Inspection of Boilers and 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I I. 12. 13. 14. 1980 Standard Designation API 12F-1977,

Specification for S h o p Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids

API 620-1977,

Recommended Rules for the Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

API 650-1977,

Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

A P I 1104-1977,

Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities

API 2000-1973,

Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks A S T M A53-1978,

Pipe, Steel. Black and Hot- Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

A S T M A 193-1978a,

Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature Service A S T M D56-1977,

Flash Point by the Tag Closed Tester

A S T M D93-1977, Flash Point by the Pensky- Martens Closed Tester CAN 1-B149.2-78,

Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment

CSA B51-1975,

Code for the Construction and Inspection of Boilers and

Pressure Vessels 3 Col. I Pressure Vessels 2

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CSA B 144- 1974,

Portable Plastic Containers for Petroleum Fuels

CSA B252- 1976,

Portable Metal Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels

Item N o .

CSA C22.1- 1978, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I Revised Designation 1980 Standard Designation CSA 2245.1 - 1974, General Requirements for Plain-End Welded and Seamless Steel Line Pipe

Code Reference

CSA 2276-M78,

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)- Production, Storage and Handling

CSA B376-M 1980, Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels

CSA R376-M 1980, Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels

CSA C22.1-1982, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I

CSA 2245.1 -M 1979, General Requirements for Plain-End Welded and Seamless Steel Line Pipe

CSA 2276-M 198 1,

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)- Production, Storage and Handling

N FPA 10- 1978,

Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA l I A-1976,

High Expansion Foam Systems NFPA 12-1 977,

Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

N FPA 12A- 1977, Halogenated Extinguishing Agent Systems Halon 1301 NFPA 128-1977, Halogenated Extinguishing Agent Systems Halon 121 1 NFPA 14- 1978,

Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems NFPA 15-1977,

Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

NFPA 10-1981,

Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA llA-1981,

High Expansion Foam Systems NFPA 12-1980,

Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

N FPA 12A- 1980,

Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

N FPA 128- 3980,

Halon 121 1 Fire Extinguishing Systems

N FPA 14- 1980, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems N FPA 15- 1982,

Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

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Item No. 27. 28. 29, 30. 3 1. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.

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Col. I 1980 Standard Designation NFPA 16-1974,

Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems and Foam-Water Spray Systems

NFPA 17-1975.

Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 18-1972 Wetting Agents NFPA 40E-1975,

Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic N FPA 72D- 1975,

Installation, Maintenance and Use of Proprietary Protective Signalling Systems for Watchman, Fire Alarm and Supervisory Service

NFPA 96-1978,

Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment ULC S l 1 1-1977,

Standard Method of Fire Tests for Air Filter Units

ULC S603-1975,

Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

ULC S603.1-1977,

Standard for Protected Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

ULC S607-1968,

Standard for Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Flammable Liquids

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N FPA 16- 1980,

Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems and Foam-Water Spray Systems

N FPA 17- 1980,

Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 18-1979. Wetting Agents NFPA 40E-1980,

Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic NFPA 72D- 1979,

Installation. Maintenance and Use of Proprietary Protective Signalling Systems

NFPA 96- 1980,

lnstallation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment CAN4-S I I I -M 80,

Standard Method of Fire Tests for Air Filter Units

U LC S603-M 198 1,

Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids ULC S603.1-M 1982,

Standard for Galvanic Corrosion Protection Systems for Under- ground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids CSA B346-M 1980, Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Flammable Liquids

I 3 Code Reference 6.8. I. l . ( l ) 6.8.1. I.(I) 6.8. I. l . ( l ) 5.4.3.3.(1) 6.3.1.3. 2.6.1.13. 5.12.2.3. 4.3.1.3.(1) 4.3.1.3.(1) 4.3.10. I . ( I ) 4.3.10.1 .(2) 4.5.3.1 . ( I ) 4.5.3.1 .(2)

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