Back3.2.4.20.(9)

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:

Type of signals or sound patterns of smoke alarms and alarm signals [forming part of a fire alarm system].
This applies to 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 persons will not recognize the various types of fire alarm signals, which could lead to inappropriate action being taken in 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.