Application and Intent Statement

9.7.1.2.(2)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Designated escape windows in bedrooms and combination bedrooms, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability that, in an emergency, designated escape windows will be too small to be used as an alternate means of escape and will not remain open without the need for additional support, which could lead to persons being trapped in a bedroom, which could lead to harm to persons.