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3.1.6.2.(2)
OS3OS1
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
[F10,F36-OS3.7] Applies to portion of Code text: “An air-supported structure shall not be used for Groups B, C, … major occupancies or for classrooms.”
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 persons who require additional time to evacuate a building will be trapped within the structure in an emergency, which could lead to excessive delays in evacuation, which could lead to harm to persons.
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