6.2.1.8.(2)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
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To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
Objective:
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APPLICATION:
Guarding of mechanical equipment that forms part of
heating, ventilating, air-conditioning or refrigeration systems, 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 of inadvertent contact with moving
components, hot surfaces or other elements of mechanical equipment, which
could lead to harm to persons.