3.2.8.3.(1)

Intent

Intent 1:

To exclude heavy timber construction from the requirement in the beginning of Sentence 3.2.8.3.(1), which would otherwise require noncombustible construction, if the building is permitted by Subsection 3.2.2. to be of combustible construction, on the basis that this type of construction has an inherent resistance to collapse during the early stages of a fire and thus will not significantly contribute to the growth and spread of fire.

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