9.7.4.2.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F10-OS1.5]Applies where windows, doors or skylights serve bedrooms, except bedrooms that have direct access to the exterior through an exit door or bedrooms that are in sprinklered suites.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the performance of windows, doors and skylights will fall significantly below expectations with respect to ease of operation.

This is to limit the probability that, in a fire, all means of egress will be blocked, which could lead to persons being trapped in a bedroom, which could lead to harm to persons.

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