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3.2.4.3.(1)
OS1OS1OS1
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
(c),(d) [F11-OS1.5]
Application
Application 1: 
Type of fire alarm system in:
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which fire alarm systems are installed.
Application 2: 
This also applies, with respect to Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(d), to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) for application of Part 9] in which fire alarm systems are installed, as stated in Sentence 9.10.18.6.(1).
Exceptions: 
except as exempted in:
  • Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(a), which applies to Group F, Division 1 occupancies, and
  • Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(b), which applies to Group B occupancies other than those described in Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(c).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that an inappropriate type of fire alarm system, other than a single stage or a 2 stage system, would be installed in a building, which could lead to inappropriate actions or delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To exempt certain Group B occupancies [in Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(c)] from the application of Clause 3.2.4.3.(1)(b) which would otherwise require a 2 stage fire alarm system.
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