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3.3.1.3.(4)
OS3+
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum number of separate means of egress from a roof, where a roof is used or intended for an occupant load more than 60, to exit stairs designed in conformance with Section 3.4., in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place in the event that one of the means of egress becomes obstructed or inaccessible in an emergency, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed or ineffective in carrying out their emergency response operations in the event that one of the means of egress becomes obstructed or inaccessible in an emergency, 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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