CITY OF WELLAND
Infrastructure and Development Services
Building Division
NO. ___________
60 East Main Street, Welland, ON L3B 3X4
Phone: 905-735-1700 Fax: 905-735-8772
E-mail: [email protected]
www.welland.ca
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION/OBJECTIVE BASED CODE DESIGN
Required for Submission of a Proposed Alternative Solution/Objective Based
Code Design
1
2
3
A description of the proposed alternative solution [Div. A, 1.2.1.1.(1)(b)]
4
Code Analysis (documentation under Div. C, Article 2.1.1.1.)
Establish on the basis of past performance, tests described in Div. C Article
2.1.1.2., or other evaluation that the proposed alternative solution will
achieve the level of performance required under Div. B, by way of Div. A,
Article 1.2.1.1.
Submitted
YES
Proponent(s) name, company, address, contact information
Designer’s qualification appear on Schedule 1, or
Architect or P. Eng.
A
Identification of applicable Division B provisions (acceptable
solutions)
B
Identification of applicable linked pairs of objectives and functional
statements
C
An evaluation of the level of performance of applicable Division B
provisions
D
An evaluation of the level of performance of the proposed alternative
solution
E
F
Identification of any assumptions, limiting or restricting factors
Identification of testing procedures, engineering studies, building
performance parameters etc. to support the assessment of
compliance
5
Information concerning any special maintenance or operation requirements,
including commissioning, necessary for the integrity of the alternative
solution after construction is complete
Optional Items That Would Be Helpful In The Review
6
A list of submitted documents:
These could include a concept report, calculations, fire modelling, test
reports, precedents, fire scenario evaluation, alternate Codes and
standards, drawings, etc.
7
8
9
10
A reason for the proposed alternative solution
11
Other: (specify)
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A list of applicable sections of referenced documents (standards)
Resume of designer with details of qualifications
A list of other projects where a similar Alternative Solution or Building Code
Commission proposal, etc. was accepted.
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NO
WORKSHEET FOR THE EVAULATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Project Location:
Project Information and Contacts:
Owner/Designer/Agent:
Summary of Proposal: Provide brief description below to summarize proposal which is attached in
more detail as required in Item 4.
Applicable Division B Provisions:
Numeric
Reference
Summary of Provision
Objectives/Functional Statements/”Areas of Performance”
Sentence
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F.S.
Obj.
Summary of “Areas of Performance”
N/A?
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“AREAS OF PERFORMANCE” WORKSHEET
Applicable
Provisions
FS
OBJ
Functional Statement
To <function>
What/from
LINK
Objective
People/building
Not <harmed> due to
OR can <action>
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
so that
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Confirmation of Level of Performance of:
Division B Provisions
What is the level of performance of Division B in
the “areas of performance” defined by the
applicable objectives and functional statements?
Proposed Alternative Solution
•
•
•
What is the level of performance of the
proposed alternative solution that is
established by the applicant?
Does the supporting documentation
adequately support this level of
performance?
Do you agree with the established level of
performance?
Evaluation:
Conditions of Approval, if any
Circulation of Accepted Alternative Solution
Proponent
Province
Chief Building Official
Central Registry
Inspector
File
Fire Department
Owner
Accepted by:
BCIN:
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Other (specify)
Date:
May 4, 2016
APPLYING THE 2006 BUILDING CODE COMPENDIUM (*OBC)
1
Start
Receive Application
Div A, 1.2.1.1.(1)(a)
4a
Confirm
Compliance with
Applicable
Division B
Provisions
Tools and Information to
Assess Level of
Performance
Legend
Acceptable
Solution Steps
indicated by an
“a”
Alternative
Solution Steps
indicated by a
“b”
4b
Confirm Applicable
Division B Provisions
3
Confirm Method of
Compliance
5a
Optional
Consult
Functional
Statements &
Objectives
Common Steps
Apply to both
Evaluations
Div A, 1.2.1.1.(1)(b)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Code Analysis
Engineering Analysis
Mathematical Modeling
Computer Modeling
Peer Review
Published Standards Not
in Code
Product or Material Test
Results
Evaluation of Scenarios
Previous Approvals from
Other Authorities
Risk Analysis
This chart is a tool for the
application of the 2006
Code. Your principal
authority may have
additional policies and
procedures for reviewing
Permit Applications. The
chart does not attempt to
capture administrative
processes or the path of
Permit refusal and appeal.
(*OBC) – MEANS 2006 ONTARIO BUILDING CODE, AS AMENDED
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Approved/Database Solution Applicable
Optional
Clarify or Discuss
with Applicant
[Return to
process if
resolved]
Compliance Using
Alternative
Solutions
2
Confirm Compliance
to other Division C
OBC Provisions
5b
Check Databases or
Previously Approved
Alternative Solutions
(Where Applicable)
6b
Confirm Applicable
Objectives & Functional
Statements
7b
Confirm level of
Performance of
Applicable Division B
Provision(s)
8b
Confirm Level of
Performance of
Proposed Alternative
Solution(s)
Resubmittal Required
Compliance Using
Div. B Acceptable
Solutions
Optional
Clarify or
Discuss with
Applicant
[Retrurn to
process if
resolved]
Level of Performance of
Division B Not Met
9b
Compare Levels of
Performance
Level of Performance of
Division B Met or Exceeded
Final Step
10b
Establish Conditions of
Acceptance, if any
Acceptance or
Refusal &
Document
Retention
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