Division A
Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
Part 3 — Functional Statements
Section 3.2. Functional Statements
3.2.1. Functional Statements
3.2.1.1. Functional Statements
1) The objectives of this
By-law
are achieved by measures, such as those described in the acceptable solutions in Division B, that are intended to allow the plumbing system to perform the following functions (see Appendix A):


F01 To minimize the risk of accidental ignition.
F02 To limit the severity and effects of fire or
explosions.
F20 To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
F21 To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
F30 To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping,
slipping, falling, contact,
assault,
drowning or collision.


F31 To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of contact
with hot surfaces or substances.
F40 To limit the level of contaminants.
F41 To minimize the risk of generation of contaminants.
F43 To minimize the risk of release of hazardous
substances.
F45 To minimize the risk of the spread of disease through communal
shower facilities.
F46 To minimize the risk of contamination of potable water.
F62 To facilitate the dissipation of water and moisture from the building.
F70 To provide potable water.
F71 To provide facilities for personal hygiene.
F72 To provide facilities for the sanitary disposal of human and
domestic wastes.
F80 To resist deterioration resulting from expected service
conditions.
F81 To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage,
tampering, lack of use or misuse.
F82 To minimize the risk of inadequate performance due to improper
maintenance or lack of maintenance.
F83
To control the amount of water a plumbing fixture will use.

F84 To control the flow of water to a plumbing fixture or outlet.
F85 To minimize thermal loss or gain.
F86 To minimize the use of energy for building systems.
