3.2.8.1.(1)

Objective

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that fire will spread:

  • from a lower floor level to upper floor levels in a fire situation, or
  • from a floor area into exit stairs in a fire situation.

This is to limit the probability of the spread of fire in the upper floor levels or in the exit stairs, which could lead to:

  • delays or ineffectiveness in fire suppression operations, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead to damage to the building, and
  • damage to the building.

Intent 2:

To state the application of Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.9.

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