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3.2.3.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
OP3 |
Objective | OP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Fire |
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Application | Application 1: Determining the maximum area of unprotected
openings in an exposing building face for
the applicable limiting distance.
Exceptions:
except as exempted in:
This applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: This also applies to minimum clearances [limiting
distances] of tents and air-supported structures to
other structures, as stated in Sentence 3.1.6.3.(1). |
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of the spread of fire from the
building to an adjacent building during the time required for emergency responders
to perform their duties, which could lead to damage to adjacent buildings.
Intent 2: To direct Code users to Article 3.2.3.2. for the
calculation of the maximum area of unprotected openings in an exposing building
face. |
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