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9.10.8.8.(1)
OS1OP1
ObjectiveOP1 Fire Protection of the Building
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum fire-resistance rating, or type of construction, of floor assemblies of exterior passageways that are used as part of a means of egress, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that floor assemblies of exterior passageways that are used as part of a means of egress will fail or collapse prematurely when exposed to fire, which could lead to damage to the building.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that floor assemblies of exterior passageways that are used as part of a means of egress will fail or collapse prematurely when exposed to fire, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness in emergency response operations, which could lead to the further spread of fire, which could lead to damage to the building.
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