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Cape Gate ) is doomed to failure . The selfexplanatory nature of this statement is derived from commentary on the regulations , and requires no further deliberation .
The statutory threshold standard to be achieved , consequently , pivots on alternative fire engineering principles , test reports and precedent successfully applied to similar Projects .
Notwithstanding the relatively limited applicability of Deemed-to-Satisfy-Rules , certain considerations do find application in order to provide minimum standards to be considered , in determining the degree of proof required . The protection of concealed space features pertinently in this instance .
Requiring concealed volumes to be indexed into fire resisting compartments and be equipped with a fixed automatic extinguishing system , has as protective philosophy :
• Prevention of unrestricted fire origin , spread and development .
• Prevention of undetected smoke generation and horizontal migration throughout such voids , thereby constituting life threatening conditions to occupants of the building remote from the origin of such smoke . Applying a reductionism theory to the abovementioned statements , we submit that the elimination of free , self-sustaining and unrestricted combustion ; immediate , positive and active detection of fire origin ; and activation of occupant evacuation upon early detection of fire conditions will partly negate the potential life risks normally associated with concealed spaces .
Further , the deterministic value , computed by the inherent risks posed by concealed volumes , has to be juxtaposed with the overall building configuration , occupancy class , provision and presence of fire safety features , evacuation procedures , etc .
Dogmatic Application Cape Gate comprises a typical multi-occupancy , modern shopping centre , enveloped in a mall configuration . The building comprises the following primary occupancy classifications :
• J4 Parking Decks
• F1 Large Shops
• F2 Mall Shops
• F3 Wholesalers Store
• A1 Entertainment and Public Assembly
• D4 Plant Room
These occupancies are secured by means of a Pedestrian Mall Way , to which no occupant load is accosted .
Without attempting to pre-empt or to compile an exhaustive fire protection plan , in our opinion , adequate provision will be made for :
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