Sentence 3.2.3.1.(10)

Intent 1:

To state how to treat closures and add an equivalent area in calculating the area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face. This is to limit the probability of the spread of fire from the building to an adjacent building, which could lead to damage to adjacent buildings.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 3.2.3.1.(9) for the calculation of the area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face.