Part 3 - Functional Statements

Section 3.1 Application

3.1.1. Application

3.1.1.1. Application

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

3.1.1.2. Application of Functional Statements

(1)The functional statements 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 3.2 Functional Statements

3.2.1. Functional Statements

3.2.1.1. Functional Statements

(1)The objectives of this Code are achieved by measures, such as those described in the acceptable solutions in Division B, that are intended to allow the building or its elements to perform the following functions: (See Note A- 3.2.1.1.(1)) F01 To minimize the risk of accidental ignition. F02 To limit the severity and effects of fire or explosions. F03 To retard the effects of fire on areas beyond its point of origin. F04 To retard failure or collapse due to the effects of fire. F05 To retard the effects of fire on emergency egress facilities. F06 To retard the effects of fire on facilities for notification, suppression and emergency response. F10 To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency. F11 To notify persons, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency. F12 To facilitate emergency response. F13 To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency.