Back9.9.6.7.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Latching, locking and opening mechanisms of principal entrance doors, exit doors and doors to suites, including exterior doors to dwelling units, and other doors in an access to exit, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability of delays in opening doors in an emergency situation, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.