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3.6.2.7.(6) | Application | Intent |
OS1 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Design, with respect to preventing the ambient temperature
from exceeding 40°C, of ventilation systems serving electrical equipment
vaults [referred to in Sentence 3.6.2.7.(1)] required by:
This applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: This also applies to transformer vaults in 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 9.10.1.2.(1). |
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of heat buildup in an electrical
equipment vault, which could lead to the failure of the electrical equipment
in the vault, which could lead to a fire or explosion in the vault, which
could lead to harm to persons in other parts of the building. Intent 2: To direct Code users to Part 6. |
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