9.9.4.5.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that fire will spread from a fire compartment through openings in exterior building walls to an exit, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To expand the application of Articles 9.10.13.5. and 9.10.13.7. to include wired glass and glass blocks in openings in exterior walls under certain conditions.

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