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9.33.6.11.(1)
OS1OH1OS2
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Protection of supply outlets and return openings in dwelling units, where located less than 2 m above the floor, in air duct distribution systems serving heating systems in which the rated heat input does not exceed 120 kW and serving only one dwelling unit, 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 ventilation ducts and their fittings, as stated in Sentence 9.32.3.11.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that combustible objects of significant size will end up in ducts, which could lead to the blockage of ducts, which could lead to an increase of the temperature in the ducts, which could lead to fire, which could lead to harm to persons.
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