Back6.2.4.1.(5)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their point of release.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Installation of carbon monoxide alarming devices in buildings to which Part 6 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 6] with a suite of residential occupancy that:
  • shares a wall or floor/ceiling assembly with a storage garage, or
  • shares a wall or floor/ceiling assembly with an attic or crawl space that also shares a wall or floor/ceiling assembly with a storage garage.

INTENT:

To limit the probability of carbon monoxide gas entering living space undetected, which could lead to the acute poisoning or asphyxiation of persons.
To limit the probability that carbon monoxide alarming devices will not be loud enough to wake sleeping occupants, which could lead to carbon monoxide gas entering living space undetected, which could lead to the acute poisoning or asphyxiation of persons.