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1)The objectives
of this Code are achieved by measures, such as those described in
the acceptable solutions in Division B, that are intended to allow
the building or facility or its elements
to perform the following functions (see Appendix A):
F01To minimize the risk of accidental ignition.
F02To limit the severity and effects of fire or explosions.
F03To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point
of origin.
F04To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
F05To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities.
F06To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification,
suppression and emergency response.
F10To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe
place in an emergency.
F11To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to
take action in an emergency.
F12To facilitate emergency response.
F13To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of
the need to take action in an emergency.
F20To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
F21To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
F22To limit movement under expected loads and forces.
F30To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
F31To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
F32To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with energized equipment.
F34To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.
F36To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined
spaces.
F40To limit the level of contaminants.
F43To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances.
F44To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their
point of release.
F51To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.
F52To maintain appropriate relative humidity.
F53To maintain appropriate indoor/outdoor air pressure differences.
F80To resist deterioration resulting from expected service
conditions.
F81To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage,
tampering, lack of use or misuse.
F82To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to
improper maintenance or lack of maintenance.
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