Functional Statements
1)
The objectives of this Code are achieved by measures, such as
those described in the acceptable solutions in Division B, that are
intended to allow the building or facility
or its elements to perform the following functions (see Appendix A):
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F01
To minimize the risk of accidental ignition.
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F02
To limit the severity and effects of fire or explosions.
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F03
To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point
of origin.
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F04
To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
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F05
To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities.
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F06
To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification,
suppression and emergency response.
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F10
To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe
place in an emergency.
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F11
To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to
take action in an emergency.
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F12
To facilitate emergency response.
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F13
To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of
the need to take action in an emergency.
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F20
To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
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F21
To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
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F22
To limit movement under expected loads and forces.
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F30
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
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F31
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
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F32
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result
of contact with energized equipment.
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F34
To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.
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F36
To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined
spaces.
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F40
To limit the level of contaminants.
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F43
To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances.
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F44
To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their
point of release.
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F51
To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.
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F52
To maintain appropriate relative humidity.
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F53
To maintain appropriate indoor/outdoor air pressure differences.
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F80
To resist deterioration resulting from expected service
conditions.
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F81
To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage,
tampering, lack of use or misuse.
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F82
To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to
improper maintenance or lack of maintenance.