6.2.2.3.(6)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:
Minimum mechanical ventilation rates for open-air storeys of storage garages serving buildings described in Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
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], with respect to the ventilation of storage garages for more than 4 motor vehicles in residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence
9.32.1.1.(3).
INTENT:
To exempt open-air storeys in storage garages, which are
inherently well ventilated, from the requirement to provide mechanical ventilation
as stated in Sentences 6.2.2.3.(1) to (5).