For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly implies or requires a different meaning.
AREAS NOT ADDRESSED. The Code does not address the following:
(1) General fire prevention or building construction features that are normally a function of the fire prevention codes and building codes;
(2) Prevention of injury incurred by an individual due to that individual’s failure to use reasonable care; or
(3) Preservation of property from loss by fire.
CONSIDERATIONS NOT RELATED TO FIRE. The Code addresses considerations that, while important in fire conditions, provide an ongoing benefit in other conditions of use, including non-fire emergencies.
DANGER TO LIFE FROM FIRE. The Code addresses those construction, protection and occupancy features necessary to minimize DANGER TO LIFE FROM FIRE, including smoke, fumes or panic.
EGRESS FACILITIES. The Code establishes minimum criteria for the design of EGRESS FACILITIES so as to allow prompt escape of occupants from buildings or, where desirable, into safe areas within buildings.
OTHER FIRE-RELATED CONSIDERATIONS. The Code addresses considerations that are essential to life safety in recognition of the fact that life safety is more than a matter of egress. The Code also addresses protective features and systems, building services, operating features, maintenance activities and other provisions in recognition of the fact that achieving an acceptable degree of life safety depends on additional safeguards to provide adequate egress time or protection for people exposed to fire.
THIS CODE or THE CODE. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) shall be known as the “Life Safety Code,” is cited as such, and shall be referred to herein as THIS CODE or THE CODE.