Sentence 9.10.20.2.(2)

  1. OS1
  2. OP1
  3. +

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F12-OS1.2,OS1.5]Applies to portion of Code text: " Access required in Sentence (1) ... provides an opening not less than 1 100 mm high and 550 mm wide, the sill height of which shall not be more than 900 mm above the floor."

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of delays or ineffectiveness in fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:

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

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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