Sentence 3.2.6.5.(1)

  1. OS1
  2. OP1

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that an elevator suitable for use by firefighters will not be available during the time required to achieve occupant safety and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to delays or inefficiencies in fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:

  • delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders, and
  • the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders.

Intent 2:

To state the application of Sentences 3.2.6.5.(2) to (6) for requirements regarding firefighters' elevators.

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