Sentence 3.2.2.58.(2)

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

Objective

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building

Attribution

[F04-OP1.3]Applies to portion of Code text: “...c)... the roof assembly shall be constructed of noncombustible construction or fire-retardant-treated wood conforming to Article 3.1.4.5., ...”

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that a firefighter’s hose stream will be unable to reach the combustible roof assembly, which could lead to exposure of the roof assembly to fire, which could lead to premature failure or collapse, which could lead to damage to the building.

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