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Clause 3.1 : General

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Structural fire precautions relate to the integrity and stability of building elements during fire for a required period of time. “Structural” does not only apply to the structural elements of buildings but other building components, e.g. doors, shafts, walls/ceiling finishes.

The objectives of structural fire precautions are:

1. to unload the spread of fire between adjoining buildings by adequate separation;

2. to prevent the untimely collapse of building, including walls and floors of each unit in the event of a fire; and

3. to prevent spread of fire from one unit to another within the building envelope by compartmentalising each unit with walls, floors and doors having the requisite fire resistance rating.