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2.1.3.6.(1)


Objective	OP1 Fire Protection of the Building or Facility
Attribution	[F02,F81-OP1.2]
Application	Application 1: Design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems in buildings [that are required by the National Fire Code of Canada 2005 to have automatic sprinkler systems], as stated in: Sentence 3.2.6.3.(4), which applies to the storage of loose combustible fibres, Sentence 3.2.6.4.(2), which applies to the storage of baled combustible fibres, Sentence 3.2.6.4.(4), which applies to the storage of baled raw pulp, Sentence 3.2.7.5.(3) and Article 3.2.7.9., which apply to the storage of dangerous goods, Clause 3.2.8.2.(2)(b), which applies to the storage of cylinders of Class 2.1 flammable, lighter-than-air gases, Sentence 4.2.5.1.(3), which applies to the storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in single suites in sprinklered mercantile occupancies , and Sentence 4.10.4.1.(1), which applies to the storage of distilled beverage alcohol at distilleries. Exceptions: except as stated in: Sentence 3.2.2.3.(4), which applies to indoor storage, Sentence 3.2.2.4.(3), which applies to the storage of combustible pallets, Article 3.2.3.3., which applies to individual storage areas for Class I, II, III or IV commodities, Group A, B or C plastics, and closed containers of distilled beverage alcohol, Sentence 3.2.4.3.(1), which applies to buildings used for the storage of rubber tires, Sentence 3.2.5.5.(1), which applies to the indoor storage of packaged aerosol products, and Articles 4.2.7.5. and 4.2.7.7., and Sentences 4.2.7.6.(1), 4.2.9.1.(2) and 4.3.12.4.(1), which apply to the container and tank storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in industrial occupancies.
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Intent	Intent 1: To limit the probability that a sprinkler system will not suppress or control a fire, which could lead to the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to damage to the building.
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