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9.9.4.6.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Protection of openings in the exterior walls of fire compartments, where:
This applies to buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except for exits that serve not more than
one dwelling unit, as stated in Sentence 9.9.4.1.(1).
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that fire will spread through openings
in the exterior walls of one fire compartment to an outside area near the
exterior exit door of another fire compartment, which could lead to delays
in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead
to harm to persons. Intent 2: To expand the application of Articles 9.10.13.5. and 9.10.13.7. to include wired
glass and glass blocks in openings in exterior walls under certain conditions.
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