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9.10.16.1.(4)
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ObjectiveOP1 Fire Protection of the Building
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Fire stopping at the top and bottom of each run of stairs where the stairs pass through a floor containing concealed space in which the exposed construction materials within the space have a surface flame-spread rating greater than 25.
This applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that concealed spaces at the top and bottom of each run of stairs will not be separated from certain other concealed spaces, which could lead to the spread of fire within these spaces, which could lead to damage to the building.
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