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3.2.5.14.(4) | Application | Intent |
| OS1 | OP1 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Maximum distance between the edge of an opening through
a ceiling that is not protected in conformance with Sentence 3.2.5.14.(3) and
the nearest sprinkler head, where combustible sprinkler
piping is located above the ceiling. This applies to
wet systems in residential occupancies or other
light hazard occupancies, in buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which automatic sprinkler systems
are installed.
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] in which automatic sprinkler systems are installed, as stated in Sentence 9.10.1.2.(8).
Exceptions:
except as exempted in Sentence 3.2.5.14.(5), which applies
to combustible sprinkler piping that has been
tested in conformance with ULC/ORD-C199P and has been shown to meet the requirements
of that Guide without additional protection.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To supersede the requirements of Sentence 3.2.5.14.(3) and
permit openings in ceilings if certain conditions are met. These
[the conditions] are to limit the probability of delay in sprinkler operation
in a fire situation, which could lead to failure of the system, which could
lead to the fire not being suppressed or controlled, which could lead to the
spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to
persons.
Intent 2: To direct Code users to Sentence 3.2.5.14.(3) for requirements
pertaining to the protection of ceiling openings. |
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