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5.5.4.3.(1)
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ObjectiveOP1 Fire Protection of the Building or Facility
Attribution
(b) [F02-OP1.2]
Application
Application 1: 
Air velocity in exhaust ventilation systems for power-ventilated enclosures, where, as stated in Sentence 5.5.4.2.(1):
  • the use of the dangerous goods releases flammable vapours, or causes runaway or potentially explosive reactions,
  • liquids are heated to a temperature equal to or greater than their flash point, or
  • Class I liquids or unstable liquids are used.
This applies to laboratories where dangerous goods, including flammable liquids and combustible liquids, are used in normal laboratory operations in quantities or in a manner that creates a fire or explosion hazard.
Application 2: 
This also applies where perchloric acid is heated above normal ambient temperature, as stated in Sentence 5.5.5.5.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that combustible or reactive deposits will accumulate, which could lead to an increase of the combustible content and fire severity, which could lead to the spread of a fire in the laboratory to other parts of the building, which could lead to damage to the building.
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