In Support of a Building
Application No
(Office use only)
Letter of Use – SAMPLE-July 2019
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The information collected in PART B of this form is to assist us determining that the proposed use, occupancy and fire/life
safety systems such as sprinklers, standpipe, fire detection, emergency lighting are suitable for the proposed hazards in
accordance with the applicable Ontario Building Code, Ontario/National Fire Codes and their associated referenced
standards.
Regarding the business described in Part A, further details of the commodities to be stored or processed (indoor/outdoor)
are to be provided in the spaces below. Include a summary list of raw materials, as well as finished products. If necessary,
separate correspondence can be provided.
Detail the commodities to be stored and their composition. Describe any hazardous activity. See below.
Method of Storage: (rack storage, solid piles, bin boxes, etc.)
Storage Height: (high rack storage configurations may impact existing sprinkler protection)
HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES AND PROCESS:
Generally, applications including special hazards (see examples below), will include the submission of a variety of detailed
engineering plans and specifications which may include: electrical (i.e. fire detection, electrical classification), mechanical
(i.e. ventilation), and fire protection (i.e. fire detection, sprinkler, standpipe, special extinguishing systems) drawings to
demonstrate compliance with all applicable law. Additional information may be submitted under separate cover. Please
ensure any additional information submitted references your application number.
Examples of hazard occupancies/processes include, but are not limited to:
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Commercial cooking operations
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Combustible dust producing operations
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Flammable/combustible liquid storage, handling, processing, use
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Flammable gas storage, handling, processing, uses and aerosols
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Indoor tire storage
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Spray application using flammable/combustible liquids or gases
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Dip tanks, roll, flow and dry powder coating operations
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High pile / rack storage (i.e. Non-hazardous commodities over 12ft. Above Finished Floor or plastic storage)
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Storage of explosives and fireworks, etc.….)
Permit processing may be delayed if insufficient information is provided regarding the use and
occupancy.
Declaration of Applicant / Owner / Tenant
I,
certify that:
(print name)
I have authority to bind the corporation or partnership (if applicable).
Date
Signature of Applicant
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