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3.6.3.3.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS1 | OP1 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum fire-resistance rating of
shafts containing linen chutes or refuse chutes [that separate the chutes
from all other portions of each adjacent storey],
in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A. Application 2: This also applies to chutes and shafts 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.(7), except where the chute
or shaft is entirely contained within a dwelling unit.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that a fire involving a linen chute
or refuse chute, or the chute discharge room, will spread to other parts of
the building, which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To direct Code users to, and supersede fire-resistance ratings
for vertical service spaces in Sentence 3.6.3.1.(1). |
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