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SECTION 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code outlines requirements for emergency planning in certain types of buildings.
2.8.1.1. (1) The requirements of this Section shall apply to buildings containing
(a) assembly occupancy or care or detention occupancy,
(b) residential occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 10,
(c) business and personal services occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
(d) mercantile occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
(e) high hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 25,
(f) medium hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 100, or
(g) low hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300.
Instructions in emergency procedures
2.8.1.2. (1) Supervisory staff shall be instructed in the fire emergency procedures as described in the fire safety plan before they are given any responsibility for fire safety.
(2) Supervisory staff shall be available on notification of a fire emergency to fulfil their obligation as described in the fire safety plan.
2.8.2.1. (1) A fire safety plan shall include
(a) the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire, including
(i) sounding the fire alarm,
(ii) notifying the fire department,
(iii) instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the fire alarm sounds,
(iv) evacuating occupants, including special provisions for persons requiring assistance,
(v) the procedures for use of elevators, and
(vi) confining, controlling and extinguishing the fire,
(b) the appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carry out fire safety duties,
(c) the training of supervisory staff and instruction of other occupants in their responsibilities for fire safety,
(d) documents, including diagrams, showing the type, location and operation of the building fire emergency systems.
(e) the holding of fire drills,
(f) the control of fire hazards in the building,
(g) the maintenance of building facilities provided for the safety of occupants, and
(h) the provision of alternative measures for the safety of occupants during any shutdown of fire protection equipment and systems or part thereof.