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3.2.1.5.(1)
ApplicationIntent
OS1OP1
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
[F02-OS1.2,OS1.3]
Application
Application 1: 
Basements in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which an automatic sprinkler system is not required to be installed by Article 3.2.2.18.
Application 2: 
This also applies to a crawl space required to be considered as a basement, as stated in Sentence 3.2.2.9.(1).
Exceptions: 
except as exempted in:
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of the spread of fire within the basement, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability of the spread of fire within the basement, which could lead to the collapse of the floor assembly above the basement during the time required to achieve occupant safety and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders.
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