9.5.1.2.(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:
Combination rooms, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
This also applies to dwelling units in buildings to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence
1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3], as
stated in Sentence
3.7.1.1.(2).
INTENT:
To specify the minimum area of opening required between
two rooms or spaces for them to be considered as a combination room.