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3.2.2.17.(1)
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Application
Application 1: 
Fire-resistance rating for a roof assembly above a gymnasium, a swimming pool, an arena, or a rink that has no part less than 6 m above the main floor or balcony and carries no loads other than normal roof loads, including permanent access walks, and ventilating, sound and lighting equipment.
This applies to buildings to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3].
Exceptions: 
except that the restriction concerning minimum 6 m distance does not apply to an inclined and stepped floor ascending from the main floor that is used for seating purposes only.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt certain buildings from the application of Articles 3.2.2.25., 3.2.2.30., and 3.2.2.32., which would otherwise require the roof assembly to have a fire-resistance rating.
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