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3.2.6.7.(2)
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ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Functions of central alarm and control facilities.
This applies to high buildings, as defined in Sentence 3.2.6.1.(1):
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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:
  • 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.
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 harm to persons, including emergency responders, and
  • delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons
Intent 3: 
To limit the probability that persons will not be properly instructed in a fire situation, which could lead to inappropriate action by such persons, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 4: 
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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