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3.1.4.2.(1)
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ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Method of protection of foamed plastics that form part of a wall or ceiling assembly in combustible construction from adjacent spaces in a building, other than adjacent concealed spaces within attic or roof spaces, crawl spaces, and wall assemblies [Clauses (a) and (c)].
Method of protection of foamed plastics that form part of a wall or ceiling assembly in combustible construction from adjacent spaces in a building that does not contain a Group B or Group C major occupancy, other than adjacent concealed spaces within attic or roof spaces, crawl spaces, and wall assemblies [Clause (b)].
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that foamed plastic insulation will become exposed to a fire or subjected to high temperatures, which could lead to its ignition and contribution to early fire growth and spread, which could negatively affect the ability of persons to escape from a fire, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To state and expand the application of Subsections 9.29.4. to 9.29.9. to buildings to which Part 3 applies [Clause (a)].
Intent 3: 
To expand the application of Sentence 3.1.5.12.(2) to buildings of combustible construction [Clause (c)].
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