3.2.1.4.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F03
To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin.
F04
To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
Objective:
OS1.2, OS1.3
APPLICATION:
Minimum fire-resistance rating of floor assemblies immediately above basements, in buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
This also applies to a crawl space required to be
considered as a basement, as stated in Sentence
3.2.2.9.(1).
INTENT:
To limit the probability of the spread of fire from the
basement to an upper storey during the time required to achieve occupant safety
and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead to
harm to persons, including emergency responders.
To limit the probability of the premature collapse of the
floor assemblies in a fire situation during the time required to achieve occupant
safety and for emergency responders to perform their duties, which could lead
to harm to persons, including emergency responders.
ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F03
To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin.
F04
To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire.
Objective:
OP1.2, OP1.3
APPLICATION:
Minimum fire-resistance rating of floor assemblies immediately above basements, in buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
This also applies to a crawl space required to be
considered as a basement, as stated in Sentence
3.2.2.9.(1).
INTENT:
To limit the probability of the spread of fire from the
basement to an upper storey, which could lead to damage to the building.
To limit the probability of the premature collapse of the
floor assemblies in a fire situation, which could lead to damage to the building.