Application and Intent Statement

6.2.2.2.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To provide air suitable for breathing.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Mechanical ventilation of rooms and 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), and
the ventilation of all occupancies other than residential occupancies, as stated in Sentence 9.32.1.1.(2).

INTENT:

To limit the probability of inadequate ventilation, which could lead to the inadequate control of relative humidity or airborne pollutants, which could lead to negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.