3.2.6.8.(1)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:
Voice communication systems in buildings:
- where the top storey is more than 36 m above grade, or
- with a floor area or part of a floor area located above the third storey and used as a Group B, Division 2 occupancy.
INTENT:
To state the application of Article
3.2.4.21.
ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
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To facilitate emergency response.
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To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency.
Objective:
OS3.7
APPLICATION:
Voice communication systems in buildings:
- where the top storey is more than 36 m above grade, or
- with a floor area or part of a floor area located above the third storey and used as a Group B, Division 2 occupancy.
INTENT:
To limit the probability that emergency responders will
not be able to communicate in an emergency situation, which could lead to
delays or inefficiencies in carrying out emergency response operations, which
could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could
lead to harm to persons.
To limit the probability that persons will not be properly
instructed in an emergency situation, which could lead to inappropriate action
by such persons, which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe
place, which could lead to harm to persons.