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9.20.2.3.(1)
OS2OP2OH1OH4OS3OS1OP1
ObjectiveOP1 Fire Protection of the Building
Attribution
[F01,F20-OP1.1] [F20-OP1.2] Applies to assemblies required to provide fire resistance.
Application
Application 1: 
Glass blocks used in 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 of an inability to resist gravity, lateral or impact loads and high temperatures.
Where assemblies are required to provide fire resistance, this is to limit the probability of:
  • compromised fire resistance of the assembly, or
  • excessive heat transfer, which could lead to the ignition of combustible building components.
This is to limit the probability of damage to the building.
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