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3.2.6.7.(2)


Objective	OP1 Fire Protection of the Building
Attribution	[F12-OP1.2]
Application	Application 1: Functions of central alarm and control facilities. This applies to high buildings, as defined in Sentence 3.2.6.1.(1): of Group A, D, E or F major occupancy classification that are more than: 36 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey, or 18 m high, measured between grade and the floor level of the top storey, and in which the cumulative or total occupant load on or above any storey above grade, other than the first storey, divided by 1.8 times the width in metres of all exit stairs at that storey, exceeds 300, containing a Group B major occupancy in which the floor level of the highest storey of that major occupancy is more than 18 m above grade, containing a floor area or part of a floor area located above the third storey designed or intended as a Group B, Division 2 occupancy, and containing a Group C major occupancy whose floor level is more than 18 m above grade.
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Intent	Intent 1: To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed in assessing the status of a building during a fire situation, which could lead to delays or inefficiencies in fire emergency response operations, which could lead to the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to damage to the building. Intent 2: To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed or ineffective in controlling emergency equipment and systems, which could lead to delays or inefficiencies in fire suppression operations, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead to damage to the building. Intent 3: To direct Code users to Articles 3.2.4.7. and 3.2.4.8., and Sentences 3.2.4.21.(2) and (3).
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