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3.1.6.2.(2)
OS3OS1
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
[F01,F02,F36-OS1.5] Applies to portion of Code text: “An air-supported structure shall not be used for … Group F, Division 1 major occupancies …”
Application
Application 1: 
Use and occupancy of air-supported structures used as buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: 
This also applies when air-supported structures are used as buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], as stated in Sentence 9.10.1.2.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that a fire or explosion will lead to collapse of the structure, which could lead to persons becoming trapped within the structure, which could lead to excessive delays in evacuation, which could lead to harm to persons.
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