6.2.3.7.(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:
Duct-type smoke detectors for air handling systems that are provided with fire alarm systems, where an air
handling system serves more than one storey, more than one suite in a storey, or more than one fire compartment in a hospital or nursing home.
This applies in buildings > to which
Part 6 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 6].
INTENT:
To direct Code users to Article
3.2.4.12., which
contains requirements regarding the prevention of smoke circulation by way
of air handling systems.