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Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997 Fire Brigade Law FIRE CODE, 1997 (SL 3 of 1997) The Governor in Council, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 15 of the Fire Brigade Law (1995 Revision), makes the following Regulations \u2014\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_1\", \"num\": \"1.\", \"text\": \"Citation and commencement 1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Fire Code, 1997. (2) These Regulations shall come into force on such day the Governor may by order appoint and different days may be appointed for different provisions or for different purposes. (3) An order under subregulation (2) may make such transitional adaptations of the provisions of these Regulations then in force or brought into force by the order as appear to the Governor to be necessary or expedient in consequence of the partial operation of the Regulations.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_2\", \"num\": \"2.\", \"text\": \"Interpretation 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires \u2014 \u201cLaw\u201d means the Fire Brigade Law (1995 Revision); and \u201csection\u201d means section of the Law. Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_3\", \"num\": \"3.\", \"text\": \"Application of Standard Fire Prevention Code 3. (1) To the extent that they are consistent with the Law and with the other laws of the Islands for the time being in force, and subject to the exceptions, adaptations and modifications set out in the Schedule to these Regulations, the provisions of the Eighth (1994) Edition of the Standard Fire Prevention Code, based on the former American Insurance Association National Fire Prevention Code first adopted in 1974 at the Southern Building Code Congress International in Birmingham in the State of Alabama in the United States of America (in these Regulations referred to as the \u201cStandard Fire Prevention Code\u201d) shall, in relation to the safety of life and property from fire and certain hazards, apply as part of the laws of the Islands \u2014 (2) The provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code shall be those set out in the copy thereof for the time being entered in Part III of the Register (in these Regulations referred to as \u201cthe Register\u201d) kept by the Director of Planning under the provisions of the Building Code. (3) It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning to enter in Part II of the Register referred to in subregulation (2) in addition to the documents required to be kept therein under the Building Code, a copy of each of the several documents (in this Code referred to as \u201cthe referenced standards\u201d) referred to in Chapter 3 and Appendix D104 (Reference Publications) of the Standard Fire Prevention Code.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_4\", \"num\": \"4.\", \"text\": \"Identification of standards and references thereto in Code 4. (1) The Director of Planning shall identify each of the documents entered in Part II of the Register under the provisions of subregulation 4(3) by marking on it the initial letters of the title of the relevant authority and the letters and numbers set out against the document in Chapter 3 and in Appendix D104 (Reference Publications) of the Standard Fire Prevention Code. (2) Whenever a reference is made in this Code to a group of letters and numbers identifying a document in Part II of the Register such reference shall be deemed a reference to the respective document as recorded in the Register at the relevant time and a reference in this Code to a Part, paragraph, section or other division of that document shall be construed accordingly. Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_5\", \"num\": \"5.\", \"text\": \"Amendment of standards 5. When the person or authority responsible for laying down any standard set out in any document for the time being entered in Part II of the Register under the provisions of subregulation 4 (3) amends that standard, the Governor may by order require the Director of Planning to make corresponding amendments (with any further amendments that the Governor may consider should be made) to the relevant document in such Register and the Director of Planning shall amend the Register accordingly. Any such amendment, unless the Order made by the Governor provides otherwise, shall take effect from the time of its being entered in Part II of the Register.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_6\", \"num\": \"6.\", \"text\": \"Evidence of Register 6. Every document entered in the Register under this Code and every duplicate thereof, or extract therefrom, certified under the hand of the Director of Planning shall, respectively, be evidence of the content of such Code, document, or extract, as the case may be.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_7\", \"num\": \"7.\", \"text\": \"General penalty 7. (1) Whoever contravenes any of these Regulations is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $6,000 and, if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $60 for every day, or part of a day, during which the default continues after he is convicted. (2) In any case where a person is convicted of a continuing offence under subsection (1) \u2014 (a) the court may fix a reasonable period from the date of conviction for the defendant to comply with any directions given by the court; and (b) where the court has fixed such a period, the daily penalty is not recoverable in respect of any day before the period expires. Fire Code, 1997 SCHEDULE SL 3 of 1997 SCHEDULE Regulation 4 Exceptions, adaptations and modifications to the Standard Fire Prevention Code. Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications CHAPTER 1 Section 101.1 Delete. 101.2 Delete. 101.3.2 Delete. 101.4 Delete. 101.6 Delete. 102.1 Delete. 102.2 Delete. Substitute \u201cconstitute a fire hazard\u201d for \u201chazardous to life and property\u201d. Delete. CHAPTER 2 Delete the definitions \u201cAPARTMENT\u201d and \u201cAPARTMENT HOUSE\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cAPARTMENT\u201d and \u201cAPARTMENT HOUSE\u201d bear the meaning ascribed to the term \u201cApartment\u201d in the Development and Planning Regulations (1995 Revision);\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cAPPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cAPPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY\u201d includes the Minister, Department, entity, or person authorised to administer or enforce the Provision of this Code concerned;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cAPPROVED\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cAPPROVED\u201d means approved by the Chief Fire Officer;\u2019. Amend the definition \u201cBUILDING CODE\u201d by deleting \u201cStandard\u201d. Delete the definition \u201cBUILDING OFFICIAL\u201d and substitute the following\u2018\u201c BUILDING OFFICIAL\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that term in Chapter 2 of the Schedule to the Building Code;\u2019. SCHEDULE Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications Delete the definition \u201c CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d. Delete the definition of \u201cCHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cCHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d means the Chief Fire Officer;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cDEA\u201d. Delete the definition \u201cDWELLING\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cDWELLING\u201d means a building occupied exclusively for residential purposes by not more than one family;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cDWELLING UNIT\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cDWELLING UNIT\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that term in regulation 2 of the Development and Planning Regulations (1995 Revision);\u2019. Insert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following new definitions- \u2018\u201cELECTRICAL CODE\u201d means the Electricity Law (1997 Revision);\u2019. \u2018\u201cFIRE COMPANY\u201d means any two or more members of the Brigade acting in concert;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cFIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d and substitute the following\u2018\u201c FIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d means the Fire Brigade;\u2019. Insert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following new definition- \u2018\u201cFIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION\u201d means a hose connection at grade or street level for use by the Fire Brigade only for the purpose of supplying water to standpipes or sprinkler systems;\u2019. Delete the definition of \u201cFIRE HAZARD\u201d. Delete the definition of \u201cFIRE OFFICIAL\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cFIRE OFFICIAL\u201d means the Chief Fire Officer and includes any officer duly authorised by him or lawfully acting on his behalf;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cFIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cFIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d means the Fire Brigade;\u2019. The definition \u201cFIREWORKS\u201d is amended by deleting the Fire Code, 1997 SCHEDULE SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications paragraph headed \u201cCLASS C, COMMON\u201d. Insert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following new definition- \u2018\u201cFLAMMABLE\u201d bears the same meaning as the word \u201cinflammable\u201d;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cHIGH RISE BUILDING\u201d. Delete the definition \u201cHOTEL\u201d and substitute the following\u2018\u201c HOTEL\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that term in the Hotels Aid Law (1995 Revision);\u2019. The definition \u201cICC CONTAINER\u201d is amended by inserting the words \u201cof the United States of America\u201d after \u201cCommission\u201d. Insert, in its appropriate alphabetical sequence, the following new definition- \u2018\u201cLABELLED\u201d means, in relation to devices, equipment or materials, having affixed thereto a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of a testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organisation recognised by the Chief Fire Officer which is concerned with product evaluation and which maintains periodic inspection of production of the thing concerned and by the affixing of which label, seal, symbol or mark the manufacturer attests to compliance with the applicable generally recognised standards; and \u201cLABELED\u201d bears a similar meaning;\u2019. Delete the definition \u201cLISTED\u201d and substitute the following- \u2018\u201cLISTED\u201d, in relation to equipment or materials, means included in a list published by a testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organisation recognised by the Chief Fire Officer to be of a standard satisfactory to him which is concerned with the product evaluation and which maintains periodic inspection of production of equipment and materials and, if it is stated or implied in such list, either that the equipment or material meets recognised standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner;\u2019. \u201cLOT\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that word in the Registered Land Law (1995 Revision). \u201cROAD\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that word in the Roads Law (Revised). CHAPTER 4 401.1.1 Insert \u201cby reason of fire\u201d after \u201cproperty\u201d. SCHEDULE Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications 401.2.1 Delete \u201ca Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the building official for that occupancy classification\u201d and substitute \u201cwhere required by law, a Certificate of Occupancy authorising occupancy of the relevant class has been issued under the Building Code in respect of the premises concerned\u201d. 401.2.2 Insert \u201cof Government\u201d immediately before \u201cdepartments\u201d where it first appears. 402.3 Delete. 402.4 Delete. 402.7 Delete. 402.10 Delete. 402.13 Delete. 402.14 Delete. 402.15.1 Substitute \u201cmaterials hazardous by reason of fire\u201d for \u201chazardous materials\u201d. Table 402.15.2 Substitute \u201c500\u201d for \u201c1000\u201d where it thrice appears in the column headed \u201cSolid (lb)\u201d. 402.16 Substitute \u201cstorage\u201d for \u201cstock\u201d. 402.17 Delete. 402.22 Delete. 402.23 Delete. 402.24 Delete. 402.26 Substitute \u201c16\u201d for \u201c12\u201d. 402.27 Delete. 402.31 Delete. 402.33 Delete. CHAPTER 5 501.1.1 Amend by- (a) deleting the first sentence; and (b) deleting \u201ca permit or other proper authorisation\u201d, and substituting \u201cthe permission of the Chief Fire Officer\u201d. 501.3 Delete and substitute the following new section- \u201cIncinerator construction Commercial, industrial and apartment incinerators shall be- (a) constructed in accordance with the provisions of the building and mechanical codes and NFiPA 82; (b) equipped with an effective means for arresting sparks; and (c) maintained in compliance with NFiPA 82.\u201d. 501.4.1 Amend as follows- (a) by inserting after the word \u201cincinerators\u201d the words \u201cto which Fire Code, 1997 SCHEDULE SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications 501.3 applies\u201d; and (b) by deleting the word \u201cmountainous\u201d and the comma preceding it. 501.5 Delete. 503.2.1 Delete \u201cto any public fire station or company\u201d, and substitute \u201cthe Brigade or any official emergency communication system\u201d. Table 505.3 Delete and substitute the following new Table- \u201cTABLE 505.3 MINIMUM INTERIOR FINISH CLASSIFICATION - EXISTING BUILDINGS Unsprinklered Sprinklered Occupancy Exit\u00b9 Access to Exits Other Spaces Exits\u00b9 Access to Exits Other spaces A-1 Working Stage A A B B A-1 Non-Working Stage A A B B A-2 Working Stage A A B B A-2 Non-Working Stage A A B B B B B E A B B F H Sprinklers required I Restrained A A B\u00b2 A A B\u00b2 I Unrestrained A A B B M B B R B B S \u00b9 In vertical exitways of buildings three storeys or less in height of other than Group 1 Restrained, the interior finish may be Class B for unsprinklered buildings and Class C for sprinklered buildings. \u00b2 Class C interior finish materials may be used in administrative areas.\u201d. 506.2 Delete \u201cmountainous\u201d where it twice appears. CHAPTER 6 601.2 (a) Delete the words \u201ca misdemeanour\u201d where they appear in the heading, and substitute \u201cAn offence\u201d; and (b) Delete the words \u201ca misdemeanour\u201d where they appear at the end of the section, and substitute \u201can offence\u201d. 602.5.2 Insert \u201cProvided that this section shall not apply to any public water authority or entity\u201d immediately before the full stop at the end of the section. 602.6.1 Delete \u201c13 ft 6 inch (4.1 m)\u201d and substitute \u201c15 feet\u201d. 603.1.1 Delete \u201cor state regulations\u201d, and substitute \u201cor any other law\u201d. 603.5 Delete. SCHEDULE Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications 603.7.1 Delete subsections 1 to 8 and substitute the following paragraphs- \u201c1. All Group A occupancies. 2. Group B having an occupant load of 250 persons or more or 2 storeys above or below the street floor. 3. Group E. 4. Group F two storeys or more in height, and having an occupant load of 250 or more persons above or below the street floor level. 5. Group H. 6. Group I. 7. Group M having an occupant load of 250 persons or more or 2 storeys above or below the street floor level.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_8\", \"num\": \"8.\", \"text\": \"R1 - occupancies having accommodation for more than 8 guests. R2 - Apartment houses more than 8 units and dormitories; guest houses having more than 8 sleeping accommodations. EXCEPTION; Where each guest room or apartment has a direct exit to the outside of the building and the building is one storey.\u201d. 603.13.1 Delete and substitute the following new section- \u201cIn every building 3 storeys or more in height or 30 feet or more in height, not less than one standpipe shall be installed when the progress of the construction is not more than 30 feet above grade and shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. Standpipe systems shall be provided with Fire Department connection at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairs. All outlets shall be not less than 2\u00bd inches.\u201d. 603.13.2 Delete the last sentence. CHAPTER 8 807.1.2 In the Exception, delete \u201cR High Rise\u201d, and substitute \u201cR where the building concerned exceeds 35 feet in height (measured from average grade to soffit) or is of three storeys or more\u201d. Table 807 Delete and substitute the following new Table- Fire Code, 1997 SCHEDULE SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications \u201cTable 807 Special Power for Exit Signs and Illumination Occupancy Minimum Occupant Content Group A - Assembly All Group I - Institutional All Group H - Hazardous All* Group R - Residential All (except R3) Group B & M - Business & Mercantile All Group - Educational All * Individual rooms 500 square feet (46.4 m\u00b2) or less in mixed occupancy and buildings 500 square feet (46.4 m\u00b2) or less are exempted.\u201d. 809.2.1 Delete \u201chigh rise buildings\u201d, and substitute \u201call buildings in Occupancy Group R 1 and all other buildings exceeding 35 feet in height (measured from average grade to soffit) or of three storeys or more\u201d. 809.4.2 Delete the second sentence. CHAPTER 9 Section 901.1.2 Delete. CHAPTER 13 Delete. CHAPTER 14 1401.1 Delete the second sentence and substitute \u201cSuch equipment shall be of a type approved by a laboratory, inspection agency or other organisation concerned with product evaluation and recognised by the Chief Fire Officer.\u201d. CHAPTER 16 Delete. CHAPTER 18 1806.1 Delete. CHAPTER 19 Delete and substitute the following- \u201cCHAPTER 19 EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS Refer to the Explosives Law (1997 Revision).\u201d. CHAPTER 20 Delete and substitute the following- \u201cCHAPTER 20 FIREWORKS NFiPA Code 1123 for the Public Display of Fireworks 1990 and NFiPA Code 1124 for the Manufacture, Transportation and Storage of Fireworks, 1988 shall apply.\u201d. CHAPTER 21 Delete. SCHEDULE Fire Code, 1997 SL 3 of 1997 Provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code affected Exceptions, adaptations and modifications CHAPTER 22 2201.1.1 Delete. 2201.1.2 Delete the first paragraph and substitute- \u201cThe provisions of this Chapter shall apply only to those hazardous materials- (a) which are a fire hazard; or (b) the escape or spilling of which would constitute a hazard.\u201d. 2201.1.2 Amend as follows- (a) delete Exception 1; (b) delete Exceptions 5, 6 and 7 and substitute \u201c6. Explosives falling within the scope of the Explosives Law (1997 Revision)\u201d; and (c) in Exception 12, delete the word \u201cStandard\u201d. 2201.1.3 Delete. 2202.2.1 Delete \u201cChapter 19\u201d in paragraph 1, and substitute \u201cthe Explosives Law (1997 Revision)\u201d. 2203.2 Delete and substitute- \u201cIndoor storage of explosives and blasting agents shall be in accordance with the Explosives Law (1997 Revision).\u201d. CHAPTER 24 Delete. CHAPTER 25 Delete. CHAPTER 26 Delete. CHAPTER 27 Delete. CHAPTER 29 2901.2.1 (a) Delete \u201capproved\u201d; and (b) Add at the end \u201cSuch equipment shall be of a type approved by a laboratory, inspection agency or other organisation concerned with product evaluation and recognised by the Chief Fire Officer.\u201d 2904.1.1 Delete \u201cbe permitted\u201d, and substitute \u201ctake place\u201d. 2904.2.1 Delete paragraph 1 and substitute- \u201c1. In areas which do not comply with 2904.1.1.\u201d. CHAPTER 30 3003.5 Delete \u201cFederal Aviation Administration\u201d, and substitute \u201cCivil Aviation Authority\u201d. CHAPTER 32 Delete. CHAPTER 35 3502 .3 Delete the words \u201cand Mechanical\u201d. CHAPTER 38 Delete. 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commencement .....................................................................................................5\n2.\nInterpretation .............................................................................................................................5\n3.\nApplication of Standard Fire Prevention Code ............................................................................6\n4.\nIdentification of standards and references thereto in Code .........................................................6\n5.\nAmendment of standards ...........................................................................................................7\n6.\nEvidence of Register ..................................................................................................................7\n7.\nGeneral penalty .........................................................................................................................7\nSCHEDULE\n9\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications to the Standard Fire Prevention Code.\n9\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSection 1\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 5\n\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nFire Brigade Law\nFIRE CODE, 1997\n(SL 3 of 1997)\nThe Governor in Council, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 15 of\nthe Fire Brigade Law (1995 Revision), makes the following Regulations \u2014\n1.\nCitation and commencement\n1.\n(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Fire Code, 1997.\n(2) These Regulations shall come into force on such day the Governor may by\norder appoint and different days may be appointed for different provisions or\nfor different purposes.\n(3) An order under subregulation (2) may make such transitional adaptations of\nthe provisions of these Regulations then in force or brought into force by the\norder as appear to the Governor to be necessary or expedient in consequence\nof the partial operation of the Regulations.\n2.\nInterpretation\n2.\nIn these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires \u2014\n\u201cLaw\u201d means the Fire Brigade Law (1995 Revision); and\n\u201csection\u201d means section of the Law.\n\nSection 3\nFire Code, 1997\n\nPage 6\nSL 3 of 1997\nc\n\n3.\nApplication of Standard Fire Prevention Code\n3.\n(1) To the extent that they are consistent with the Law and with the other laws of\nthe Islands for the time being in force, and subject to the exceptions,\nadaptations and modifications set out in the Schedule to these Regulations, the\nprovisions of the Eighth (1994) Edition of the Standard Fire Prevention Code,\nbased on the former American Insurance Association National Fire Prevention\nCode first adopted in 1974 at the Southern Building Code Congress\nInternational in Birmingham in the State of Alabama in the United States of\nAmerica (in these Regulations referred to as the \u201cStandard Fire Prevention\nCode\u201d) shall, in relation to the safety of life and property from fire and certain\nhazards, apply as part of the laws of the Islands \u2014\n(2) The provisions of the Standard Fire Prevention Code shall be those set out in\nthe copy thereof for the time being entered in Part III of the Register (in these\nRegulations referred to as \u201cthe Register\u201d) kept by the Director of Planning\nunder the provisions of the Building Code. (3) It shall be the duty of the\nDirector of Planning to enter in Part II of the Register referred to in\nsubregulation (2) in addition to the documents required to be kept therein\nunder the Building Code, a copy of each of the several documents (in this\nCode referred to as \u201cthe referenced standards\u201d) referred to in Chapter 3 and\nAppendix\nD104\n(Reference\nPublications)\nof\nthe\nStandard\nFire\nPrevention Code.\n4.\nIdentification of standards and references thereto in Code\n4.\n(1) The Director of Planning shall identify each of the documents entered in Part\nII of the Register under the provisions of subregulation 4(3) by marking on it\nthe initial letters of the title of the relevant authority and the letters and\nnumbers set out against the document in Chapter 3 and in Appendix D104\n(Reference Publications) of the Standard Fire Prevention Code.\n(2) Whenever a reference is made in this Code to a group of letters and numbers\nidentifying a document in Part II of the Register such reference shall be\ndeemed a reference to the respective document as recorded in the Register at\nthe relevant time and a reference in this Code to a Part, paragraph, section or\nother division of that document shall be construed accordingly.\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSection 5\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 7\n\n5.\nAmendment of standards\n5.\nWhen the person or authority responsible for laying down any standard set out in\nany document for the time being entered in Part II of the Register under the\nprovisions of subregulation 4 (3) amends that standard, the Governor may by order\nrequire the Director of Planning to make corresponding amendments (with any\nfurther amendments that the Governor may consider should be made) to the relevant\ndocument in such Register and the Director of Planning shall amend the Register\naccordingly. Any such amendment, unless the Order made by the Governor\nprovides otherwise, shall take effect from the time of its being entered in Part II of\nthe Register.\n6.\nEvidence of Register\n6.\nEvery document entered in the Register under this Code and every duplicate\nthereof, or extract therefrom, certified under the hand of the Director of Planning\nshall, respectively, be evidence of the content of such Code, document, or extract, as\nthe case may be.\n7.\nGeneral penalty\n7.\n(1) Whoever contravenes any of these Regulations is guilty of an offence and\nliable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $6,000 and, if the\noffence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $60 for every day,\nor part of a day, during which the default continues after he is convicted.\n(2) In any case where a person is convicted of a continuing offence under\nsubsection (1) \u2014\n(a)\nthe court may fix a reasonable period from the date of conviction for the\ndefendant to comply with any directions given by the court; and\n(b) where the court has fixed such a period, the daily penalty is not\nrecoverable in respect of any day before the period expires.\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSCHEDULE\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 9\n\n SCHEDULE\nRegulation 4\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications to the Standard Fire\nPrevention Code.\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\nCHAPTER 1\n\nSection 101.1\nDelete.\n101.2\nDelete.\n101.3.2\nDelete.\n101.4\nDelete.\n101.6\nDelete.\n102.1\nDelete.\n102.2\nDelete.\n103\nSubstitute \u201cconstitute a fire hazard\u201d for \u201chazardous to life and\nproperty\u201d.\n105\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 2\n\nSection 202\nDelete the definitions \u201cAPARTMENT\u201d and \u201cAPARTMENT HOUSE\u201d\nand substitute the following- \u2018\u201cAPARTMENT\u201d and \u201cAPARTMENT\nHOUSE\u201d bear the meaning ascribed to the term \u201cApartment\u201d in the\nDevelopment and Planning Regulations (1995 Revision);\u2019.\n\nDelete the definition \u201cAPPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY\u201d\nand substitute the following-\n\u2018\u201cAPPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY\u201d includes the\nMinister, Department, entity, or person authorised to\nadminister or enforce the Provision of this Code\nconcerned;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cAPPROVED\u201d and substitute the\nfollowing-\n\u2018\u201cAPPROVED\u201d means approved by the Chief Fire Officer;\u2019.\nAmend the definition \u201cBUILDING CODE\u201d by deleting\n\u201cStandard\u201d.\nDelete the definition \u201cBUILDING OFFICIAL\u201d and substitute\nthe following\u2018\u201c\nBUILDING OFFICIAL\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to\nthat term in Chapter 2 of the Schedule to the Building\nCode;\u2019.\n\nSCHEDULE\nFire Code, 1997\n\nPage 10\nSL 3 of 1997\nc\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\nDelete the definition \u201c CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d.\nDelete the definition of \u201cCHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION\nBUREAU\u201d and substitute the following-\n\u2018\u201cCHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d means the\nChief Fire Officer;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cDEA\u201d.\nDelete the definition \u201cDWELLING\u201d and substitute the\nfollowing-\n\u2018\u201cDWELLING\u201d means a building occupied exclusively for\nresidential purposes by not more than one family;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cDWELLING UNIT\u201d and substitute the\nfollowing-\n\u2018\u201cDWELLING UNIT\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that\nterm in regulation 2 of the Development and Planning\nRegulations (1995 Revision);\u2019.\nInsert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following\nnew definitions-\n\u2018\u201cELECTRICAL CODE\u201d means the Electricity Law (1997\nRevision);\u2019.\n\u2018\u201cFIRE COMPANY\u201d means any two or more members of\nthe Brigade acting in concert;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cFIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d and substitute\nthe following\u2018\u201c\nFIRE DEPARTMENT\u201d means the Fire Brigade;\u2019.\nInsert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following\nnew definition-\n\u2018\u201cFIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION\u201d means a hose\nconnection at grade or street level for use by the Fire\nBrigade only for the purpose of supplying water to\nstandpipes or sprinkler systems;\u2019.\nDelete the definition of \u201cFIRE HAZARD\u201d.\nDelete the definition of \u201cFIRE OFFICIAL\u201d and substitute the\nfollowing-\n\u2018\u201cFIRE OFFICIAL\u201d means the Chief Fire Officer and\nincludes any officer duly authorised by him or lawfully\nacting on his behalf;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cFIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d and\nsubstitute the following-\n\u2018\u201cFIRE PREVENTION BUREAU\u201d means the Fire\nBrigade;\u2019.\nThe definition \u201cFIREWORKS\u201d is amended by deleting the\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSCHEDULE\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 11\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\nparagraph headed \u201cCLASS C, COMMON\u201d.\nInsert in its appropriate alphabetical sequence the following\nnew definition-\n\u2018\u201cFLAMMABLE\u201d bears the same meaning as the word\n\u201cinflammable\u201d;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cHIGH RISE BUILDING\u201d.\nDelete the definition \u201cHOTEL\u201d and substitute the following\u2018\u201c\nHOTEL\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that term in the\nHotels Aid Law (1995 Revision);\u2019.\nThe definition \u201cICC CONTAINER\u201d is amended by inserting\nthe words \u201cof the United States of America\u201d after\n\u201cCommission\u201d.\nInsert, in its appropriate alphabetical sequence, the following\nnew definition-\n\u2018\u201cLABELLED\u201d means, in relation to devices, equipment or\nmaterials, having affixed thereto a label, seal, symbol or\nother identifying mark of a testing laboratory, inspection\nagency or other organisation recognised by the Chief Fire\nOfficer which is concerned with product evaluation and\nwhich maintains periodic inspection of production of the\nthing concerned and by the affixing of which label, seal,\nsymbol or mark the manufacturer attests to compliance with\nthe applicable generally recognised standards; and\n\u201cLABELED\u201d bears a similar meaning;\u2019.\nDelete the definition \u201cLISTED\u201d and substitute the following-\n\u2018\u201cLISTED\u201d, in relation to equipment or materials, means\nincluded in a list published by a testing laboratory,\ninspection agency or other organisation recognised by the\nChief Fire Officer to be of a standard satisfactory to him\nwhich is concerned with the product evaluation and which\nmaintains periodic inspection of production of equipment\nand materials and, if it is stated or implied in such list, either\nthat the equipment or material meets recognised standards or has\nbeen tested and found suitable for use in a specified\nmanner;\u2019.\n\u201cLOT\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that word in the\nRegistered Land Law (1995 Revision).\n\u201cROAD\u201d bears the meaning ascribed to that word in the Roads\nLaw (Revised).\nCHAPTER 4\n\n401.1.1\nInsert \u201cby reason of fire\u201d after \u201cproperty\u201d.\n\nSCHEDULE\nFire Code, 1997\n\nPage 12\nSL 3 of 1997\nc\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\n401.2.1\nDelete \u201ca Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the building\nofficial for that occupancy classification\u201d and substitute \u201cwhere\nrequired by law, a Certificate of Occupancy authorising occupancy\nof the relevant class has been issued under the Building Code in\nrespect of the premises concerned\u201d.\n401.2.2\nInsert \u201cof Government\u201d immediately before \u201cdepartments\u201d where it\nfirst appears.\n402.3\nDelete.\n402.4\nDelete.\n402.7\nDelete.\n402.10\nDelete.\n402.13\nDelete.\n402.14\nDelete.\n402.15.1\nSubstitute \u201cmaterials hazardous by reason of fire\u201d for \u201chazardous\nmaterials\u201d.\nTable 402.15.2\nSubstitute \u201c500\u201d for \u201c1000\u201d where it thrice appears in the column\nheaded \u201cSolid (lb)\u201d.\n402.16\nSubstitute \u201cstorage\u201d for \u201cstock\u201d.\n402.17\nDelete.\n402.22\nDelete.\n402.23\nDelete.\n402.24\nDelete.\n402.26\nSubstitute \u201c16\u201d for \u201c12\u201d.\n402.27\nDelete.\n402.31\nDelete.\n402.33\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 5\n\n501.1.1\nAmend by-\n(a) deleting the first sentence; and\n(b) deleting \u201ca permit or other proper authorisation\u201d, and\nsubstituting \u201cthe permission of the Chief Fire Officer\u201d.\n501.3\nDelete and substitute the following new section-\n\u201cIncinerator construction\nCommercial, industrial and apartment incinerators shall be-\n(a) constructed in accordance with the provisions of the building\nand mechanical codes and NFiPA 82;\n(b) equipped with an effective means for arresting sparks; and\n(c) maintained in compliance with NFiPA 82.\u201d.\n501.4.1\nAmend as follows-\n(a) by inserting after the word \u201cincinerators\u201d the words \u201cto which\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSCHEDULE\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 13\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\n501.3 applies\u201d; and\n(b) by deleting the word \u201cmountainous\u201d and the comma preceding\nit.\n501.5\nDelete.\n503.2.1\nDelete \u201cto any public fire station or company\u201d, and substitute \u201cthe\nBrigade or any official emergency communication system\u201d.\nTable 505.3\nDelete and substitute the following new Table-\n\n\u201cTABLE 505.3 MINIMUM INTERIOR FINISH CLASSIFICATION -\nEXISTING BUILDINGS\n\nUnsprinklered\nSprinklered\nOccupancy\nExit\u00b9\nAccess to\nExits\nOther\nSpaces\nExits\u00b9\nAccess\nto Exits\nOther\nspaces\nA-1 Working Stage\nA\nA\nB\nB\nC\nC\nA-1 Non-Working Stage\nA\nA\nB\nB\nC\nC\nA-2 Working Stage\nA\nA\nB\nB\nC\nC\nA-2 Non-Working Stage\nA\nA\nB\nB\nC\nC\nB\nB\nB\nC\nC\nC\nC\nE\nA\nB\nC\nB\nC\nC\nF\nC\nC\nC\nC\nC\nC\nH\nSprinklers\nrequired\n\nI Restrained\nA\nA\nB\u00b2\nA\nA\nB\u00b2\nI Unrestrained\nA\nA\nB\nB\nC\nC\nM\nB\nB\nC\nC\nC\nC\nR\nB\nB\nC\nC\nC\nC\nS\nC\nC\nC\nC\nC\nC\n\u00b9 In vertical exitways of buildings three storeys or less in height of other than Group 1 Restrained, the\ninterior finish may be Class B for unsprinklered buildings and Class C for sprinklered buildings.\n\u00b2 Class C interior finish materials may be used in administrative areas.\u201d.\n506.2\nDelete \u201cmountainous\u201d where it twice appears.\nCHAPTER 6\n\n601.2\n(a) Delete the words \u201ca misdemeanour\u201d where they appear in the\nheading, and substitute \u201cAn offence\u201d; and\n(b) Delete the words \u201ca misdemeanour\u201d where they appear at the\nend of the section, and substitute \u201can offence\u201d.\n602.5.2\nInsert \u201cProvided that this section shall not apply to any public water\nauthority or entity\u201d immediately before the full stop at the end of the\nsection.\n602.6.1\nDelete \u201c13 ft 6 inch (4.1 m)\u201d and substitute \u201c15 feet\u201d.\n603.1.1\nDelete \u201cor state regulations\u201d, and substitute \u201cor any other law\u201d.\n603.5\nDelete.\n\nSCHEDULE\nFire Code, 1997\n\nPage 14\nSL 3 of 1997\nc\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\n603.7.1\nDelete subsections 1 to 8 and substitute the following paragraphs-\n\u201c1. All Group A occupancies.\n2. Group B having an occupant load of 250 persons or more or 2\nstoreys above or below the street floor.\n3. Group E.\n4. Group F two storeys or more in height, and having an occupant\nload of 250 or more persons above or below the street floor level.\n5. Group H.\n6. Group I.\n7. Group M having an occupant load of 250 persons or more or 2\nstoreys above or below the street floor level.\n8. R1 - occupancies having accommodation for more than 8\nguests.\nR2 - Apartment houses more than 8 units and dormitories; guest\nhouses having more than 8 sleeping accommodations.\nEXCEPTION; Where each guest room or apartment has a direct\nexit to the outside of the building and the building is one storey.\u201d.\n603.13.1\nDelete and substitute the following new section-\n\u201cIn every building 3 storeys or more in height or 30 feet or more in\nheight, not less than one standpipe shall be installed when the\nprogress of the construction is not more than 30 feet above grade\nand shall be extended as construction progresses to within one\nfloor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or\nflooring. Standpipe systems shall be provided with Fire Department\nconnection at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairs. All\noutlets shall be not less than 2\u00bd inches.\u201d.\n603.13.2\nDelete the last sentence.\nCHAPTER 8\n\n807.1.2\nIn the Exception, delete \u201cR High Rise\u201d, and substitute \u201cR where the\nbuilding concerned exceeds 35 feet in height (measured from\naverage grade to soffit) or is of three storeys or more\u201d.\nTable 807\nDelete and substitute the following new Table-\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSCHEDULE\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 15\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\n\n\u201cTable 807\nSpecial Power for Exit Signs and Illumination\nOccupancy\nMinimum Occupant Content\nGroup A - Assembly\nAll\nGroup I - Institutional\nAll\nGroup H - Hazardous\nAll*\nGroup R - Residential\nAll (except R3)\nGroup B & M - Business & Mercantile\nAll\nGroup - Educational\nAll\n* Individual rooms 500 square feet (46.4 m\u00b2) or less in mixed occupancy and buildings 500 square feet\n(46.4 m\u00b2) or less are exempted.\u201d.\n\n809.2.1\nDelete \u201chigh rise buildings\u201d, and substitute \u201call buildings in\nOccupancy Group R 1 and all other buildings exceeding 35 feet in\nheight (measured from average grade to soffit) or of three storeys\nor more\u201d.\n809.4.2\nDelete the second sentence.\nCHAPTER 9\n\nSection 901.1.2\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 13\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 14\n\n1401.1\nDelete the second sentence and substitute \u201cSuch equipment shall\nbe of a type approved by a laboratory, inspection agency or other\norganisation concerned with product evaluation and recognised by\nthe Chief Fire Officer.\u201d.\nCHAPTER 16\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 18\n\n1806.1\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 19\nDelete and substitute the following-\n\u201cCHAPTER 19\nEXPLOSIVE MATERIALS\nRefer to the Explosives Law (1997 Revision).\u201d.\nCHAPTER 20\nDelete and substitute the following-\n\u201cCHAPTER 20\nFIREWORKS\nNFiPA Code 1123 for the Public Display of Fireworks 1990 and\nNFiPA Code 1124 for the Manufacture, Transportation and Storage\nof Fireworks, 1988 shall apply.\u201d.\nCHAPTER 21\nDelete.\n\nSCHEDULE\nFire Code, 1997\n\nPage 16\nSL 3 of 1997\nc\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\nCHAPTER 22\n\n2201.1.1\nDelete.\n2201.1.2\nDelete the first paragraph and substitute-\n\u201cThe provisions of this Chapter shall apply only to those hazardous\nmaterials-\n(a) which are a fire hazard; or\n(b) the escape or spilling of which would constitute a hazard.\u201d.\n2201.1.2\nAmend as follows-\n(a) delete Exception 1;\n(b) delete Exceptions 5, 6 and 7 and substitute \u201c6. Explosives\nfalling within the scope of the Explosives Law (1997 Revision)\u201d;\nand\n(c) in Exception 12, delete the word \u201cStandard\u201d.\n2201.1.3\nDelete.\n2202.2.1\nDelete \u201cChapter 19\u201d in paragraph 1, and substitute \u201cthe Explosives\nLaw (1997 Revision)\u201d.\n2203.2\nDelete and substitute-\n\u201cIndoor storage of explosives and blasting agents shall be in\naccordance with the Explosives Law (1997 Revision).\u201d.\nCHAPTER 24\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 25\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 26\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 27\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 29\n\n2901.2.1\n(a) Delete \u201capproved\u201d; and\n(b) Add at the end \u201cSuch equipment shall be of a type approved by\na laboratory, inspection agency or other organisation concerned\nwith product evaluation and recognised by the Chief Fire Officer.\u201d\n2904.1.1\nDelete \u201cbe permitted\u201d, and substitute \u201ctake place\u201d.\n2904.2.1\nDelete paragraph 1 and substitute-\n\u201c1. In areas which do not comply with 2904.1.1.\u201d.\nCHAPTER 30\n\n3003.5\nDelete \u201cFederal Aviation Administration\u201d, and substitute \u201cCivil\nAviation Authority\u201d.\nCHAPTER 32\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 35\n\n3502 .3\nDelete the words \u201cand Mechanical\u201d.\nCHAPTER 38\nDelete.\nCHAPTER 42\n\n4201.1\nInsert at the beginning of the section \u201cThis Chapter shall apply only\n\nFire Code, 1997\nSCHEDULE\n\nc\nSL 3 of 1997\nPage 17\n\nProvisions of\nthe Standard\nFire Prevention\nCode affected\nExceptions, adaptations and modifications\nto those substances to which Chapter 22 applies and references\nherein to \u201cHPM\u201d shall be construed accordingly.\u201d.\nMade in Executive Council the 15th day of April, 1997.\nC.H. 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