Sentence 9.25.3.1.(1)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OS1
  4. OS3

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F44-OS1.1]Applies where the air barrier system separates a garage, or suite containing a garage, from residential space.

Intent

Intent 1:

Where the air barrier system separates a garage, or suite containing a garage, from residential space, to limit the probability of insufficient airtightness, which could lead to gas and fumes migrating from the garage into the remainder of the building, which could lead to the accumulation of gas and fumes and their subsequent ignition by a nearby ignition source, which could lead to a fire or explosion, which could lead to harm to persons.

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