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9.31.6.5.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS3 | OH2 |
| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
| Attribution | |
| Application | Application 1: Heating coils of service water
heaters serving dwelling units, 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 buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, as stated in Sentence 7.1.3.2.(1) which
makes Section 9.31. applicable to dwelling
units in all buildings. |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of excessively high water temperature,
which could lead to excessive pressures in pipe systems, which could lead
to failure of joints, heating coils or storage tanks, which could lead to
exposure to hot water, which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability that the water temperature will
exceed the maximum temperature permitted by Sentence 9.31.6.1.(1), which
could lead to scalding temperatures at faucets, which could lead to harm to
persons. |
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