The Canadian Building Codes allow a couple of methods for determining fire-resistance ratings of assemblies, from Article 3.1.7.1.: Tests conducted in conformance with CAN/ULC-S101 (usually
If a building is on fire, how much water is needed to put the fire out? The presence of hydrants is a hopeful sign, but it should never be taken for granted that water will actually be produced in the quantities needed, or even any at all.
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