6.3.1.4.(2)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that deficiencies in the systems will go unnoticed, which could lead to corrective action on such deficiencies not being taken, which could lead to the systems not operating as originally intended in a fire situation, which could lead to the inability of the system to promptly notify persons in the building, 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 deficiencies in the system will go unnoticed, which could lead to corrective action on such deficiencies not being taken, which could lead to the system not operating as originally intended in a fire situation, which could lead to the inability of the system to promptly notify or communicate with emergency responders, which could lead to delays or inefficiencies in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:

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

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

Intent 3:

To direct Code users to Sentences 6.3.1.4.(3) and (4).

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