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9.10.14.6 — Minor Openings in Exposing Building Face

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(1) An opening in an exposing building face not more than 130 cm2 shall not be considered an unprotected opening.

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exposing building face

means that part of the exterior wall of a building that faces one direction and is located between ground level and the ceiling of its top storey or, where the building is divided into fire compartments, the exterior wall of a fire compartment that faces one direction.

unprotected opening

means , when applied to an exposing building face, (a)a doorway, window or opening, other than one equipped with a closure having the required fire-protection rating, or (b)any part of a wall forming part of the exposing building face that has a fire-resistance rating less than required for the exposing building face.

building

(a) a structure occupying an area greater than ten square metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto,
(b) a structure occupying an area of ten square metres or less that contains plumbing, including the plumbing appurtenant thereto,
(c) plumbing not located in a structure,
(c.1) a sewage system, or
(d) structures designated in the building code; Act

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