3.2.2.88.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F02-OS1.2]Applies to portion of Code text: “A building used as a storage garage with all storeys constructed as open-air storeys and having no other occupancy above it is permitted to have its floor, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies constructed without a fire-resistance rating provided it is: a) of noncombustible construction…”

Intent

Intent 1:

To exempt certain buildings from the requirements for a fire-resistance rating of floor, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies in Articles 3.2.2.78. to 3.2.2.84. if measures are taken to limit the probability that combustible construction materials within a storey of a building will be involved in a fire, which could lead to the growth of fire, which could lead to the spread of fire within the storey during the time required to achieve occupant safety and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to harm to persons.

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