Intent 1:
To limit the probability that special requirements
pertaining to fire safety in high buildings will be omitted from fire
safety plans, which could lead to:
- inappropriate and misleading messages being given over
the voice communication system,
- inappropriate use of elevators, which could lead to
persons being trapped in an elevator or being delivered to the fire
floor,
- inappropriate use and operation of smoke control or
fire emergency systems, which could lead to an increased hazard to
occupants, and
- difficulty for firefighters in accessing the building
and reaching the fire location.
This is to limit the probability
that supervisory staff will be delayed in operating fire alarm systems
or providing access to fire protection systems or equipment in a fire
situation, which could lead to:
- delays in evacuation or movement to a safe place, which
could lead to harm to persons, and
- delays or ineffectiveness in carrying out firefighting
operations, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead
to harm to persons.