3.3.3.7.(4)

Intent 1:

To supersede the requirements for building sprinkler protection stated in Sentence 3.3.3.7.(3) if certain conditions are met.

This is to limit the probability that:

• smoke will build up in the contained use area or in other fire compartments,
• persons will be delayed in evacuating or moving to a safe place,
• emergency responders will be delayed in gaining access to the contained use area, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:
  • delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, and
  • the spread of fire, and
  • the fire load will be excessive, which could lead to the spread of fire.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.