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3.1.5.1.(1)
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ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Combustibility of materials used in the construction of buildings or parts of buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A that are required to be of noncombustible construction.
Exceptions: 
except as permitted by Sentences 3.1.5.1.(2) to (4), Articles 3.1.5.2. to 3.1.5.20., 3.1.13.4. and 3.2.2.16.
Application 2: 
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] that are required to be of noncombustible construction, as stated in Sentence 9.10.6.1.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To clarify what constitutes noncombustible construction.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that construction materials will contribute to the growth and spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.
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