Intent 1:
To limit the probability that deficiencies in emergency
power systems will go unnoticed, which could lead to corrective action
on such deficiencies not being taken, which could lead to emergency
power systems not operating as originally intended when there is a
loss of normal power in a fire situation, which could lead to the
inability of the emergency power systems to supply fire protection
systems, which could lead to the inability of:
- fire alarm or voice communication systems to promptly
notify persons in the building, which could lead to delays in the
evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place,
- sprinkler, standpipe and hose systems, and other fire
suppression systems [that rely on booster or fire pumps, or electrical
power] to control or suppress a fire, which could lead to the spread
of fire,
- emergency lighting systems to illuminate egress routes,
which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons
to a safe place,
- smoke management systems to control smoke conditions
as originally intended, which could lead to delays in emergency response
operations, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement
of persons to a safe place, and
- elevator systems to be used in emergency response operations,
which could lead to delays in emergency response operations, which
could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a
safe place.
This is to limit the probability of
harm to persons.