3.2.6.7.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed in assessing the status of a building during a fire situation, which could lead to delays or inefficiencies in fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:

• delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, and
• the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability that emergency responders will be delayed or ineffective in controlling emergency equipment and systems, which could lead to:

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

Intent 3:

To limit the probability that persons will not be properly instructed in a fire situation, which could lead to inappropriate action by such persons, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 4:

To direct Code users to Articles 3.2.4.8. and 3.2.4.9., and Sentences 3.2.4.22.(3) and (4).