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3.2.7.5.(6)
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ObjectiveOP1 Fire Protection of the Building or Facility
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum fire-resistance rating of fire separations that separate solid and liquid Class 5 oxidizing substances from the remainder of the building.
This applies to buildings or parts of buildings used for the short- or long-term storage of dangerous goods in packages or containers when stored in single fire compartments in quantities greater than those shown in Table 3.2.7.1., whether raw or waste materials, goods in process, or finished goods.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that a fire in the oxidizer storage area will spread to other parts of the building, which could lead to damage to the building.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that a fire outside of the oxidizer storage area will spread to the oxidizer storage area, which could lead to an explosion or the further spread of fire, which could lead to damage to the building.
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