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3.2.2.15.(1)
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Application
Application 1: 
Minimum precautions against the spread of fire and collapse in a building erected entirely below the adjoining finished ground level and extending not more than one storey below that ground level.
This applies to buildings to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3].
Application 2: 
This also applies to a basement containing more than one storey, in 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.(3).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To clarify that minimum precautions against the spread of fire and collapse shall be the same as those required for basements under a building of 1 storey in building height having the same occupancy and building area.
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