6.2.3.12.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F30
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
Objective:
OS3.1
APPLICATION:
Protection, in heating, ventilating and air-conditioning
systems, of supply, return and exhaust air openings that are located less
than 2 m above the floor in rooms or spaces, 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:
- mechanical ventilating systems other than self-contained systems serving single dwelling units, as stated in Sentence Sentence 9.32.1.2.(2),
- the ventilation of storage garages for more than 4 motor vehicles in residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.1.(3),
- the ventilation of all occupancies other than residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.1.(2),
- heating systems, including requirements for combustion air, and air-conditioning systems other than those serving individual dwelling units, as stated in Sentence 9.33.1.1.(2), and
- air duct distribution systems serving heating systems in which the rated heat input exceeds 120 kW, as stated in Sentence 9.33.6.1.(2).
INTENT:
To limit the probability that persons will inadvertently
introduce fingers into the equipment, which could lead to harm to persons.
ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F81
To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse.
Objective:
OH1.2
APPLICATION:
Protection, in heating, ventilating and air-conditioning
systems, of supply, return and exhaust air openings that are located less
than 2 m above the floor in rooms or spaces, 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:
- mechanical ventilating systems other than self-contained systems serving single dwelling units, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.2.(2),
- the ventilation of storage garages for more than 4 motor vehicles in residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.1.(3),
- the ventilation of all occupancies other than residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.1.(2),
- heating systems, including requirements for combustion air, and air-conditioning systems other than those serving individual dwelling units, as stated in Sentence 9.33.1.1.(2), and
- air duct distribution systems serving heating systems in which the rated heat input exceeds 120 kW, as stated in Sentence 9.33.6.1.(2).
INTENT:
To limit the probability that objects will be introduced
into supply, return or exhaust air openings, which could lead to damage to
the mechanical equipment, which could lead to the shutdown of equipment, which
could lead to the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, which could lead
to harm to persons.