3.2.2.43.(3)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:
Requirement for fire separation of a floor assembly, including a floor over a basement, that is entirely contained within a dwelling unit that has more than one storey and that is located within a storey in which more than 10% of the area is classified as a Group C major occupancy. This applies in buildings whose building area is:
- restricted to 6 000 m2 and whose building height is restricted to 6 storeys,
- restricted to 7 200 m2 and whose building height is restricted to 5 storeys,
- restricted to 9 000 m2 and whose building height is restricted to 4 storeys,
- restricted to 12 000 m2 and whose building height is restricted to 3 storeys, or
- not restricted if the building height is restricted to 1 or 2 storeys.
This applies to buildings to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 3].
INTENT:
To exempt a floor assembly, including a floor over a basement,
which is entirely contained within a dwelling unit, from the requirement of Clause
3.2.2.43.(2)(a) that it be a fire separation.