Standard for Safety of Buildings and Facilities Utilized for the Cultivation, Processing and Production of Cannabis

Designation Number:

CAN/ULC-S4400

Status:

Proceeding to development - Duplication Resolved

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2018-05-01

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2018-05-23

Posted On:

2018-04-20

Scope:

This Standard shall:

1. Provide minimum requirements for the protection of buildings and facilities utilized for the cultivation of cannabis plants and the processing and production of cannabis related products, in order to minimize dangers resulting from the effects of fire, including smoke, heat and toxic gases created during a fire.

2. Cover devices, equipment and systems utilized for cannabis cultivation, processing and production.

3. Provide minimum requirements for the security of buildings and facilities from intrusion and infiltration, as well as considerations for secure access and safe egress.

Project need:

In 2018, legalization of recreational cannabis (Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act), is expected to be enacted by the Canadian Federal government. Upon consultation with the ULC Advisory Council, composed of Fire Marshals, Fire Commissioners, Chief Building, Electrical and Environmental Inspectors from Provinces and Territories across Canada, it was confirmed that Canadian provinces need a document that AHJs can use to address building fire safety in facilities used for cannabis cultivation, processing and production.

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