6.2.3.17.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Most technical provisions of the BC Fire Code describe how the code’s objectives and functional statements are achieved. However, some provisions, like this one, do not relate directly to a code objective. The following analysis is provided to assist in understanding of the provision.
APPLICATION:
Tape used for sealing joints in air ducts, plenums and other parts of air duct systems, in buildings to which Part 6 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 6].
INTENT:
To direct Code users to Article
3.6.5.3., which
contains requirements regarding the flame resistance of tape used for sealing
joints in air ducts, plenums and other parts of air duct systems.