3.2.4.8.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F12
To facilitate emergency response.
Objective:
OS1.5, OS1.2
APPLICATION:
Installation and location of [fire alarm system] annunciators
in buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A in which fire alarm systems are installed.
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] in which fire alarm systems are installed, as stated in Sentence
9.10.18.6.(1).
INTENT:
To limit the probability that emergency responders will
be delayed in locating the annunciator, which could lead to delays in determining
the zone of annunciation and the area of fire origin, which could lead to
delays or ineffectiveness in carrying out fire emergency response operations,
which could lead to:
- delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders, and
- the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders.
To direct Code users to Sentence
3.2.5.5.(1) for requirements
pertaining to access routes.