Sentence 3.2.2.49.(2)

  1. OS1
  2. OP1
  3. OS1
  4. OP1
  5. OS1
  6. OP1
  7. OS1
  8. OP1

Objective

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building

Attribution

[F02-OP1.2]Applies to portion of Code text: “The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction …”

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that combustible construction materials within a storey of a building will be involved in a fire, which could lead to the growth of fire, which could lead to the spread of fire within the storey during the time required to achieve occupant safety and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to damage to the building.

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