3.1.6.3.(4)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:
Spatial separation of tents from one another, where
the tents are used as buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A and:
- are not more than 120 m2 in ground area,
- are located on fair grounds or similar open spaces, and
- do not create a hazard to the public.
This also applies when tents are used as buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9], as stated in Sentence
9.10.1.2.(1).
INTENT:
To exempt tents from the spatial separation requirements
of Sentence
3.1.6.3.(1) and Clause
3.1.6.3.(2)(a) if such tents
are limited in size, restricted to certain locations and do not pose a hazard
to persons nearby.