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NFC Objective: Fire Protection of Buildings and Facilities

OP Fire Protection of Buildings and Facilities

An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of specific circumstances related to the building or facility, the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire.

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building or Facility

An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of
a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility
b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility
c) the design or construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or
d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, the building or facility will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire.

OP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings or Facilities from Fire

An objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of
a) activities related to the construction, use or demolition of the building or facility
b) the condition of specific elements of the building or facility
c) the design or construction of specific elements of the facility related to certain hazards, or
d) inadequate built-in protection measures for the current or intended use of the building, adjacent buildings or facilities will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire.