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9.25.3.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OH1 | OS2 | OS1 | OS3 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
| Attribution |
[F20,F44-OS1.1]
Applies where the air barrier system separates
a garage, or suite containing a garage, from residential
space.
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| Application | Application 1: Characteristics of required air
barrier systems, 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 inadequate resistance of
air barrier system components to air pressure loads, which could lead to:
Where the air barrier system separates a garage,
or suite containing a garage, from residential space, this is to limit the
probability of a loss of airtightness, which could lead to gas and fumes migrating
from the garage into the remainder of the building, which could lead to the
accumulation of gas and fumes and their subsequent ignition by a nearby ignition
source, which could lead to a fire or explosion, which could lead to harm
to persons.
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