Application and Intent Statement

9.6.8.4.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Bolts for inactive leaves in double doors for swinging doors, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9]:

in entrances to dwelling units,
between dwelling units and attached garages or other ancillary spaces, or
that provide access directly or indirectly from a storage garage to a dwelling unit.

INTENT:

To limit the probability of the absence of latches or of using latches with inadequate properties, which could lead to inadequate resistance to physical attack, which could lead to unwanted entry, which could lead to harm to persons.