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9.10.14.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face and Walls above Exposing Building face

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9.10.14.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face and Walls above Exposing Building face
2) Except as provided in Sentence (3) to (8), cladding on exposing building face and exterior walls located above exposing building face that enclose an attic or roof space, for buildings or fire compartments where the maximum permitted area of unprotected openings is more than 10% of the exposing building face, need not be noncombustible where the wall assembly complies with the requirements of Clause 3.1.5.5. (1)(b) when tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S134, "Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies."

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