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3.2.5.15.(3)
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ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Connection to fire alarm systems of waterflow detecting devices for an automatic sprinkler system in a service space referred to in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(8), where flooring for access within the service space is other than catwalks [i.e. service space that could be used for purposes other than access to equipment for maintenance and that has a floor system on which the workers can walk and store quantities of supplies].
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which automatic sprinkler systems are installed.
Application 2: 
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] in which automatic sprinkler systems are installed, as stated in Sentence 9.10.1.2.(8).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that persons will not be notified of a fire situation, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability of delays in locating the area of fire origin, which could lead to fire emergency response operations being delayed or inefficient, which could lead to:
  • delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, and
  • the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to persons.
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