This information has been archived because it is outdated and no longer relevant.
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
3.4.4.4.(7) | Application | Intent |
OS1 | OP1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Service rooms opening
directly into exits. 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).
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
|
Top of Page | |
Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that a fire involving a service
room will spread into the exit, which could lead to delays in the evacuation
or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: To limit the probability that a fire involving a service
room will spread to the exit, 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:
Intent 3: To limit the probability that outside venting of a service
room for fuel-fired appliances will lead to a negative pressure in the exit
and draw in products of combustion from other spaces, which could lead to
delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could
lead to harm to persons. Intent 4: To limit the probability that outside venting of a service
room for fuel-fired appliances will lead to a negative pressure in the exit
and draw in products of combustion from other spaces, which could lead to
emergency responders being delayed in gaining access to exits, which could
lead to delays or ineffectiveness in fire emergency response operations, which
could lead to:
|
Top of Page |