CIVIL / STRUCTURAL

CHECKLIST
PROCESS BUILDINGS
BUILDING CODE

Building: Current Code:

Project:
Architect (A): Initials: Date:

Activity A Comments
Determine building is Part 3 or Part 9 of latest version
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of Alberta Building Code or National Building Code
Classification of buildings or parts of building by major
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occupancy
3 Major occupancy fire separations
4 Building area and height requirements
5 Fire separations and closure and fire rated assemblies
6 Fire walls
7 Flame spread rating
8 Type of construction
9 Occupant load
Building fire safety including spatial separation and
10 exposure protection, limiting distance and area of
unprotected openings
11 Fire suppression, fire alarm and detection system
12 Provisions for firefighting
13 Emergency lighting and power systems
14 Mezzanines
15 Fire extinguishing system
16 Safety within floor areas:
• Means of egress
• Egress doorways
• Travel distance
• Door hardware
17 Exits:
• Separation of exits
• Number and location of exits from floor areas
• Location of exits
• Width and height of exits
• Fire separation of exits
• Exit signs
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 Activity A Comments
• Stairs
• Minimum number of risers
• Landings and maximum vertical rise of stair
flights, handrails, guards, ramp slope, treads,
risers, horizontal exits, doors, direction of door
swing, self-closing devices
• Roof access
For doors and windows in fire rated walls ensure
appropriate rating is provided. Also check the size of the
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window is in compliance with the allowable glazing or
appropriate wire glazing is provided
19 Exterior steps and railings
20 Fire escapes

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