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3.2.4.5.(1)
OS1OS3
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Installation of fire alarm systems and voice communication systems.
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which fire alarm systems and voice communication 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 fire alarm systems are installed, as stated in Sentence 9.10.18.6.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that fire alarm and voice communication systems will not operate properly in a fire situation, which could lead to persons and emergency responders not being promptly notified of the fire situation, which could lead to inappropriate action, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that fire alarm and voice communication systems will not operate properly in a fire situation, which could lead to emergency responders being unaware or misinformed, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.
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