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3.2.3.19.(2)
OP3
ObjectiveOP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Fire
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Combustibility of construction of [aboveground] walkways connected to buildings required to be of noncombustible construction.
Exceptions: 
except as exempted in Sentence 3.2.3.20.(2), which applies to a walkway at ground level that has 50% of its enclosing walls open to the outdoors.
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: 
This also applies to bridges between buildings or balconies used as a horizontal exit, as stated in Sentence 3.4.6.9.(6).
Application 3: 
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies, as stated in Sentence 9.10.1.2.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that materials used for the construction of the walkways will contribute to the growth and spread of fire, which could lead to the spread of fire from one building to the adjacent building connected by means of the walkway, which could lead to damage to the connected building.
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