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9.22.9.4.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS1 | OP1 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
| Attribution | |
| Application | Application 1: Minimum clearance between combustible material
located above heat-circulating duct openings and these openings, in masonry
fireplaces constructed on-site, in 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 fireplaces in buildings to
which Part 6 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 6], as stated in Sentence 6.2.1.5.(1). |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that an inadequate clearance will
lead to heated air flowing from heat-circulating duct openings and overheating
combustible material, which could lead to the ignition of combustible building
components, which could lead to harm to persons. |
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