2.2.8.1.General

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (4), the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances shall be in conformance with (a) the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, or (b) the NRCC-CONST-56437E 2020, “National Fire Code of Canada., in the absence of regulations referred to in Clause (a). (See Note A-3.3.1.2.(1)) (2) Farm buildings or parts of farm buildings used for the storage, handling, use and processing of dangerous goods shall comply with Articles 3.3.6.1. to 3.3.6.7. (3) The production, handling, storage and utilization of biogas shall be in conformance with ANSI/CSA-B149.6, “Code for digester gas, landfill gas, and biogas generation and utilization.” (4) Where Article 3.2.9.1. of Division B of the NRCC-CONST-56437E 2020, “National Fire Code of Canada” applies due to the quantity and nature of the stored product, farm buildings used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall (a) be classified as Group G, Division 2 major occupancies, and (b) comply with Sentence 3.3.6.6.(1). (5) Systems for the ventilation of cooking equipment that is used in processes producing grease-laden vapours shall be designed and installed in conformance with Articles 3.6.3.5., 6.3.1.6. and 6.9.1.3. (See Note A-3.3.1.2.(2))