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3.1.8.12.(3) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Method of release of hold-open devices on doors in
required fire separations where such devices
are used on:
This applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, and to 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 9.10.13.11.(1).
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that a hold-open device will not
release a door and maintain the integrity of the fire separation [in which
the door is located] when there is sufficient smoke in the vicinity of the
door to actuate a smoke detector, which could lead to the spread of fire,
which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To remove the permission to allow door release by means
other than smoke detection [as stated in Clauses 3.1.8.12.(2)(a) and (b)] in order to provide for prompt
release in the case of certain doors. |
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