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9.10.15.5.(1)
OP3
ObjectiveOP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Fire
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Fire-resistance rating, type of construction and type of cladding for exposing building faces and exterior walls located above exposing building faces that enclose an attic or roof space, in buildings to which part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] that contain only dwelling units and have no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit.
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that an exposing building face will have insufficient fire resistance, which could lead to the spread of fire from the subject building to an adjacent building during the time required for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to damage to the adjacent building.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that an exposing building face will be ignited and contribute to, or be involved in, a fire, which could lead to the spread of fire from the subject building to an adjacent building, which could lead to damage to the adjacent building.
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