Division A (Meaning) - Re: Fire Code

O. Reg. 213/07: FIRE CODE

Scope of Division A

1.1.1.1. Division A contains the compliance and application provisions, objectives and functional statements of this Code.

DIVISION A:	COMPLIANCE, OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS
PART 1:	COMPLIANCE AND GENERAL
PART 2:	OBJECTIVES
PART 3:	FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS

SECTION 1.2	COMPLIANCE
Subsection 1.2.1.	Compliance with this Code
Subsection 1.2.2.	Compliance with Division B
Subsection 1.2.3.	Compliance with Other Applicable Law

1.1.1.4. If a provision of this Code contains a reference to another provision of this Code but no Division is specified, both provisions are in the same Division of this Code.

1.2.1.1. Unless otherwise specified, the owner is responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code.

Caledon Mountain Trout Club v Caledon Fire and Emergency Services, 2017 CanLII 38228 (ON FSC)

23. Division A of the Fire Code, s. 1.4.1.2 provides the following definitions for major occupancy and residential occupancy:

“Major occupancy means the principal occupancy for which a building or part thereof is used or intended to be used, and includes the subsidiary occupancies that are an integral part of the principal occupancy.”

“Residential occupancy means an occupancy in which sleeping accommodation is provided to residents who are not harboured for the purpose of receiving special care or treatment and are not involuntarily detained.”

There are two ways in which the Club building could meet the conditions of the s. 9.1.2.2.(1) exemption. First, if the accommodation area can be considered a residential occupancy of no more than one dwelling unit with no other major occupancy. Second, if the entire building is a residential occupancy of no more than one dwelling unit.