Back3.1.8.13.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F03

To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin.

Objective:

OS1.2

 

APPLICATION:

Positive latching mechanisms for swing-type doors in fire separations in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.

INTENT:

To limit the probability that pressure exerted during a fire will force a door open, which could lead to the spread of fire from one fire compartment to another fire compartment, which could lead to harm to persons in the other fire compartment.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F03

To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin.

Objective:

OP1.2

 

APPLICATION:

Positive latching mechanisms for swing-type doors in fire separations in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.

INTENT:

To limit the probability that pressure exerted during a fire will force a door open, which could lead to the spread of fire from one fire compartment to another fire compartment, which could lead to damage to the building in the other fire compartment.