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3.4.7.2.(1)
ApplicationIntent
OS1OS3OS2
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
[F10,F12-OS3.7] [F20-OS3.1] Applies to the type and construction of fire escapes.
Application
Application 1: 
Type and construction of fire escapes referred to in Sentence 3.4.7.1.(2), where:
This applies to fire escapes 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), and
  • existing buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], as stated in Sentence 9.9.2.1.(2).
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
  • Sentence 3.1.6.2.(1), which prohibits air-supported structures from being located above the first storey on any building,
  • Sentence 3.1.6.2.(2), which prohibits air-supported structures from being used for classrooms or for Groups B, C, or Group F, Division 1 major occupancies,
  • Sentence 3.1.6.2.(3), which requires air-supported structures to be designed as open floor spaces without interior walls, mezzanines, intermediate floors or similar construction,
  • Sentence 3.3.1.3.(5), which applies to rooftop enclosures,
  • Sentence 3.4.2.2.(2), which applies to mezzanines that:
    • are not required to terminate at a vertical fire separation [see Article 3.2.8.1.],
    • are not intended for an occupant load more than 60,
    • do not exceed the area limits for rooms and suites in Table 3.4.2.2., and
    • have limited travel distances to egress doors or stairs, and
  • Sentence 3.4.2.2.(3), which applies to at least half of the required means of egress from a mezzanine if the mezzanine is not required to terminate at a fire separation as permitted by Sentence 3.2.8.2.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that fire escapes will be of a stair type not extending to ground level, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency situation, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that fire escapes will be of a stair type not extending to ground level, which could lead to emergency responders being delayed in gaining access to fire escapes in an emergency situation, which could lead to emergency responders being delayed or ineffective in carrying out their emergency response operations, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
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