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3.2.3.4.(1)
OP3
ObjectiveOP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Fire
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Construction of a party wall, in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that fire will spread from the building to an adjacent building during the time needed for emergency responders to carry out their duties, which could lead to damage to adjacent buildings.
Intent 2: 
To expand the definition and applicable requirements of this Code for a firewall [more specifically Subsections 3.1.8. and 3.1.10.] and make them also applicable to a party wall.
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