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9.10.9.7.(2)
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Application
Application 1: 
Combustible drain, waste and vent piping penetrating a fire separation required to have a fire-resistance rating or a membrane that forms part of an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating, where the piping:
  • is not located in a vertical shaft, and
  • is sealed at the penetration by a fire stop system that has an F rating not less than the fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation.
This applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Application 2: 
This also applies to combustible piping for central vacuum systems, as stated in Sentence 9.10.9.6.(9).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt certain combustible piping from the requirements of Sentence 9.10.9.7.(1) if certain conditions are met, on the basis that the imposed conditions limit the probability of the spread of fire and smoke.
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