Back3.2.4.8.(2)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To facilitate emergency response.

Objective:

OS1.5, OS1.2

 

APPLICATION:

Zoning 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 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, and
  • the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.