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9.9.8.6.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Means of egress leading
to exits from spaces above mezzanines,
in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that egress routes from a mezzanine
will become untenable in a fire situation during the time involved in reaching
the exits accessible at mezzanine level, which could lead to delays in the
evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm
to persons. Intent 2: To clarify that mezzanines are to be provided with exits
on the same basis as required for floor areas. Intent 3: To expand the application of Subsection 9.9.8. to
mezzanines that are not included in the definition of floor area.
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