Back6.2.3.11.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F50

To provide air suitable for breathing.

F81

To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse.

Objective:

OH1.1

 

APPLICATION:

Make-up air supply for ventilating systems that exhaust air to the outdoors, in 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:

INTENT:

To limit the probability of:
  • a reduction in exhaust air volume, which could lead to inadequate ventilation, or
  • the depressurization of occupied space from which air is being exhausted, which could lead to the entry of combustion products from fuel-fired appliances into the building.
This is to limit the probability of negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F44

To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their point of release.

F81

To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse.

Objective:

OS3.4

 

APPLICATION:

Make-up air supply for ventilating systems that exhaust air to the outdoors, in 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:

INTENT:

To limit the probability of the excessive depressurization of the building, which could lead to the entry of carbon monoxide gas from fuel-fired appliances into the building, which could lead to harm to persons.