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1)The objectives of this Code are achieved
by measures, such as those described in the acceptable solutions in
Division B, that are intended to allow the building or its elements to perform the following functions (see Appendix A):
F01To minimize the risk of accidental ignition.
F02To limit the severity and effects of fire or explosions.
F03To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point
of origin.
F04To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
F05To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities.
F06To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification,
suppression and emergency response.
F10To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe
place in an emergency.
F11To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to
take action in an emergency.
F12To facilitate emergency response.
F13To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of
the need to take action in an emergency.
F20To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
F21To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
F22To limit movement under expected loads and forces.
F23To maintain equipment in place during structural movement.
F30To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
F31To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
F32To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with energized equipment.
F33To limit the level of sound of a fire alarm system.
F34To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.
F35To facilitate the identification of potential intruders.
F36To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined
spaces.
F40To limit the level of contaminants.
F41To minimize the risk of generation of contaminants.
F42To resist the entry of vermin and insects.
F43To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances.
F44To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their
point of release.
F46To minimize the risk of contamination of potable water.
F50To provide air suitable for breathing.
F51To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.
F52To maintain appropriate relative humidity.
F53To maintain appropriate indoor/outdoor air pressure differences.
F55To resist the transfer of air through environmental separators.
F56To limit the transmission of airborne sound into a dwelling unit from spaces elsewhere in the building (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(2) for
application limitation).
F60To control the accumulation and pressure of water on and
in the ground.
F61To resist the ingress of precipitation, water or moisture
from the exterior or from the ground.
F62To facilitate the dissipation of water and moisture from
the building.
F63To limit moisture condensation.
F70To provide potable water.
F71To provide facilities for personal hygiene.
F72To provide facilities for the sanitary disposal of human
and domestic wastes.
F73To facilitate access to and circulation in the building and its facilities by persons with physical
or sensory limitations (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(3) for application
limitation).
F74To facilitate the use of the building's facilities by persons with physical or sensory limitations (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(3) for application limitation).
F80To resist deterioration resulting from expected service
conditions.
F81To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage,
tampering, lack of use or misuse.
F82To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to
improper maintenance or lack of maintenance.
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