9.10.8.8.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that floor assemblies of exterior passageways that are used as part of a means of egress will fail or collapse prematurely when exposed to fire, 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 limit the probability that floor assemblies of exterior passageways that are used as part of a means of egress will fail or collapse prematurely when exposed to fire, which could lead to delays or ineffectiveness in emergency response operations, which could lead to:

  • delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, or
  • the spread of fire to other parts of the building.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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