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3.4.4.4.(5) | Application | Intent |
OS1 | OP1 |
Objective | OP1 Fire Protection of the Building |
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Application | Application 1: This
applies to exits serving floor
areas that are intended for occupancy, including mezzanines as stated in Sentence 3.4.2.2.(1), in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: This also applies to tents and air-supported
structures, as stated in Sentences 3.1.6.1.(1) and 9.10.1.2.(1). |
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that fire will spread into an exit
by means of a plenum, which could lead to damage to the building.
Intent 2: To limit the probability that fire will spread into an exit
by means of a plenum, which could lead to emergency responders being delayed
in gaining access to floor areas, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness
in fire emergency response operations, which could lead to the further spread
of fire, which could lead to damage to the building. Intent 3: To limit the probability that fire will spread into an exit
by means of a plenum, which could lead to the spread of fire from one floor
area to another floor area, which could lead to damage to the building.
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