(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.
F20
To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
F21
To limit or accommodate dimensional change.
F22
To limit movement under expected loads and forces.
F23
To maintain equipment in place during structural movement.
F30
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
F31
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of contact with hot surfaces or substances.
F32
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of contact with energized equipment.
F33
To limit the level of sound of a fire alarm system.
F34
To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.
F35
To facilitate the identification of potential intruders.
F36
To minimize the risk that persons will be trapped in confined spaces.
F40
To limit the level of contaminants.
F41
To minimize the risk of generation of contaminants.
F42
To resist the entry of vermin and insects.
F43
To minimize the risk of release of hazardous substances.
F44
To limit the spread of hazardous substances beyond their point of release.
F45
To minimize the risk of the spread of diseases through communal shower facilities.
F46
To minimize the risk of contamination of potable water.
F50
To provide air suitable for breathing.
F51
To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.
F52
To maintain appropriate relative humidity.
F53
To maintain appropriate indoor/outdoor air pressure differences.
F54
To limit drafts.
F55
To resist the transfer of air through environmental separators.
F56
To limit the transmission of airborne sound into a dwelling unit from spaces elsewhere in the building.
F60
To control the accumulation and pressure of water on and in the ground.
F61
To resist the ingress of precipitation, water or moisture from the exterior or from the ground.
F62
To facilitate the dissipation of water and moisture from the building.
F63
To limit moisture condensation.
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.
F73
To facilitate access to and circulation in the building and its facilities by persons with physical or sensory limitations.
F74
To facilitate the use of the building ‘s facilities by persons with physical or sensory limitations
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.
F101
To limit unwanted visual exposure.
F102
To provide a view to the outdoors in buildings.
F110
To control the release of contaminants into soil, groundwater, surface water, and air.
F111
To minimize the risk of malfunction, damage or failure of a sewage system.
F112
To provide adequate treatment of sanitary sewage and effluent.
F113
To minimize the risk of injury as a result of contact with sanitary sewage or partially treated effluent.
F120
To minimize the risk of injury to persons entering or exiting the pool, as a result of unfamiliarity with the pool.
F121
To minimize the risk of injury to persons using the pool, as a result of unfamiliarity with the pool.
F122
To minimize the risk of contamination of pool water.
F123
To facilitate timely response to incapacitated pool users.
F124
To minimize the risk of entrapment or injury to a person within the pool, as a result of water, air or vacuum action.
F130
To limit excessive water consumption.
F131
To limit excessive energy consumption.
F132
To limit excessive demand on the infrastructure.
F133
To limit excessive peak demand on the infrastructure.
F140
To facilitate the reuse and material alteration and repair of existing buildings.
F150
To limit excessive emissions of greenhouse gases into the air.
F151
To limit the excessive release of contaminants, other than greenhouse gases, into the air.