3.2.4.9.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed in locating the annunciator, which could lead to delays in determining the zone of annunciation and the area of fire origin, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:

• delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders, and
• the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 3.2.5.5.(1) for requirements pertaining to access routes.