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 its elements
to perform the following functions (see Appendix A):
F01
To minimize the risk of accidental ignition.
F02
To limit the severity and effects of fire or explosions.
F03
To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point
of origin.
F04
To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
F05
To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities.
F06
To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification,
suppression and emergency response.
F10
To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe
place in an emergency.
F11
To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to
take action in an emergency.
F12
To facilitate emergency response.
F13
To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of
the need to take action in an emergency.
F20
To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
F21
To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
F22
To limit movement under expected loads and forces.
F23
To maintain equipment in place during structural movement.
F30
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
F31
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
F32
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with energized equipment.
F33
To limit the level of sound of a fire alarm system.
F34
To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.
F35
To facilitate the identification of potential intruders.
F36
To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined
spaces.
F40
To limit the level of contaminants.
F41
To minimize the risk of generation of contaminants.
F42
To resist the entry of vermin and insects.
F43
To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances.
F44
To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their
point of release.
F46
To minimize the risk of contamination of potable water.
F50
To provide air suitable for breathing.
F51
To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.
F52
To maintain appropriate relative humidity.
F53
To maintain appropriate indoor/outdoor air pressure differences.
F55
To resist the transfer of air through environmental separators.
F56
To limit the transmission of airborne sound into a dwelling unit from spaces elsewhere in the building (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(2) for
application limitation).
F60
To control the accumulation and pressure of water on and
in the ground.
F61
To resist the ingress of precipitation, water or moisture
from the exterior or from the ground.
F62
To facilitate the dissipation of water and moisture from
the building.
F63
To limit moisture condensation.
F70
To provide potable water.
F71
To provide facilities for personal hygiene.
F72
To provide facilities for the sanitary disposal of human
and domestic wastes.
F73
To facilitate access to and circulation in the building and its facilities by persons with physical
or sensory limitations (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(3) for application
limitation).
F74
To facilitate the use of the building's facilities by persons with physical or sensory limitations (see Sentence 3.1.1.2.(3) for application limitation).
F80
To resist deterioration resulting from expected service
conditions.
F81
To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage,
tampering, lack of use or misuse.
F82
To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to
improper maintenance or lack of maintenance.