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3.2.4.20.(8)
ApplicationIntent
OS1
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
[F11,F81-OS1.5]
Application
Application 1: 
Silencing of signals emitted by smoke alarms installed in dwelling units.
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that smoke alarms will:
  • be inadvertently or purposely silenced [made inoperative or damaged] as a result of false alarms, which could lead to the signal devices not operating in a fire situation, which could lead to persons not being promptly notified, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, and
  • not be restored to normal operation after being silenced, which could lead to the signal devices not operating in a fire situation, which could lead to persons not being notified, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
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