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OBC 2006 Division B

3.1.8.5.

Version 1 — in force 1 January 2010

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Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 3.1.8.5. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext v0 →

O. Reg. 503/09, cl. 17 · ext ← current

In force 2010-01-01

OBC 2012 · continues as 3.1.8.5. — Pro

3.1.8.5. — Installation of Closures

(1) Except where fire dampers, window assemblies and glass block are used as closures, closures of the same fire-protection rating installed on opposite sides of the same opening are deemed to have a fire-protection rating equal to the sum of the fire-protection ratings of the closures.

(2) Except as otherwise specified in this Part, every door, window assembly or glass block used as a closure in a required fire separation,

(a) shall be installed in conformance with NFPA 80, “Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives”, and

(b) where required to have a fire-protection rating, shall have labels or classification marks to identify the testing laboratory.

(3) If a door is installed so that it could damage the integrity of a fire separation if its swing is unrestricted, door stops shall be installed to prevent the damage.

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