Back3.2.4.16.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Installation of manual stations in every floor area:
  • near every principal entrance to the building, and
  • near every exit.
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 of delays in the manual activation of the fire alarm system by a person who is aware of a fire, which could lead to other persons not being promptly notified of a fire situation, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.