5.3.2.1.(1)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the accumulation of wood dust particles and shavings will reach unsafe concentrations or quantities, which could lead to a fire or explosion in the presence of an ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability that displacement of dust into the atmosphere of a building will lead to an ignitable or hazardous accumulation of dust, which could lead to a fire or explosion in the presence of an ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 3:

To limit the probability that combustible materials in the dust collecting system will increase the combustible loading or contribute to the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 4:

To limit the probability that the operation of the dust collecting system will generate heat or sparks and ignite dust accumulation or clouds of dust, which could lead to a fire or explosion, which could lead to harm to persons.

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