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3.4.3.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS3 | OP1 | OS1 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Doors in exits.
This applies to exits serving floor
areas that are intended for occupancies,
including mezzanines as stated in Sentence 3.4.2.2.(1),
in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: This also applies to tents and air-supported
structures, as stated in Sentences 3.1.6.1.(1) and 9.10.1.2.(1).
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that an exit will be substantially
reduced in width, which could lead to emergency responders being delayed in
gaining access to floor areas in a fire situation, which could lead to delays
or ineffectiveness in emergency response operations, which could lead to the
spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons. |
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