Intent 1:
To exempt certain interconnected floor spaces from
the requirements of Sentence 3.2.8.1.(1) and Articles 3.2.8.3. to 3.2.8.9., which would otherwise require a vertical fire
separation or certain fire protection measures, if:
- the location and number of interconnected floors is
limited, which will minimize:
- vertical fire spread, and
- delays in emergency responder access and evacuation
of occupants,
- the openings through the floor are used only for stairways,
escalators or moving walks, or the interconnected floor space is sprinklered,
which will minimize vertical fire spread,
- the interconnected floor space contains only certain
major occupancies, which will minimize fire risks, and
- the building area is limited, which will minimize delays
in emergency responder access and evacuation of occupants.