Part 2 - Objectives

Section 2.1 Application

2.1.1. Application

2.1.1.1. Application

(1)This Part applies to all buildings covered in this Code. (See Article 1.1.1.1.)

2.1.1.2. Application of Objectives

(1)The objectives described in this Part apply

(a)to all buildings covered in this Code, and (See Article 1.1.1.1.)

(b)only to the extent that they relate to compliance with this Code as required in Article 1.2.1.1.

Section 2.2 Objectives

2.2.1. Objectives

2.2.1.1. Objectives

(1)The objectives of this Code are as follows: (See Note A-2.2.1.1.(1)) OS Safety An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury. OS1 Fire Safety An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury due to fire. The risks of injury due to fire addressed in this Code are those caused by— OS1.1 – fire or explosion occurring OS1.2 – fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of origin OS1.3 – collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosion OS1.4 – fire safety systems failing to function as expected OS1.5 – persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during a fire emergency