3.1.5.4.(2)ATTRIBUTION:
Most technical provisions of the BC Fire Code describe how the code’s objectives and functional statements are achieved. However, some provisions, like this one, do not relate directly to a code objective. The following analysis is provided to assist in understanding of the provision.
APPLICATION:
Combustible vertical glazing installed no higher than the second storey in buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A that
are required to be of noncombustible construction, except as provided in Sentences 3.1.5.4.(3) and (4), which apply to flame-spread ratings.
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9] that are required to be of noncombustible construction, as stated in Sentence
9.10.6.1.(1).
INTENT:
To exempt certain combustible materials from the application
of Sentence
3.1.5.1.(1) if certain conditions are met, on the basis
that the materials are deemed to insignificantly contribute to fire growth
and spread.