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See Part 2 of Division A of the 2025 editions of the NBC, NFC, NPC, and NECB for the list of objectives of each code.Which of the Code's objectives does the requested change address?NBC 2025NFC 2025NPC 2025NECB 2025NBC 2025 OA AccessibilityOA1 Barrier-Free Path of TravelOA2 Barrier-Free FacilitiesOE EnvironmentOE1 ResourcesOE1.1 excessive use of energyOE2 Greenhouse Gas EmissionsOE2.1 excessive emissions of greenhouse gasesOH HealthOH1 Indoor ConditionsOH1.1 inadequate indoor air qualityOH1.2 inadequate thermal comfortOH1.3 contact with moistureOH2 SanitationOH2.1 exposure to human or domestic wasteOH2.2 consumption of contaminated waterOH2.3 inadequate facilities for personal hygieneOH2.4 contact with contaminated surfacesOH2.5 contact with vermin and insectsOH3 Noise ProtectionOH3.1 exposure to airborne sound transmitted through assemblies separating dwelling units from adjacent spaces in the buildingOH4 Vibration and Deflection LimitationOH5 Hazardous Substances ContainmentOP Fire and Structural Protection of BuildingsOP1 Fire Protection of the BuildingOP1.1 fire or explosion occurringOP1.2 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of originOP1.3 collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosionOP1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expectedOP2 Structural Sufficiency of the BuildingOP2.1 loads bearing on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacityOP2.2 loads bearing on the building that exceed the loadbearing properties of the supporting mediumOP2.3 damage to or deterioration of building elementsOP2.4 vibration or deflection of building elementsOP2.5 instability of the building or part thereofOP2.6 instability or movement of the supporting mediumOP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from FireOP3.1 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond the building of originOP4 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Structural DamageOP4.1 settlement of the medium supporting adjacent buildingsOP4.2 collapse of the building or portion thereof onto adjacent buildingsOP4.3 impact of the building on adjacent buildingsOP4.4 collapse of the excavationOS SafetyOS1 Fire SafetyOS1.1 fire or explosion occurringOS1.2 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of originOS1.3 collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosionOS1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expectedOS1.5 persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during a fire emergencyOS2 Structural SafetyOS2.1 loads bearing on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacityOS2.2 loads bearing on the building that exceed the loadbearing properties of the supporting mediumOS2.3 damage to or deterioration of building elementsOS2.4 vibration or deflection of building elementsOS2.5 instability of the building or part thereofOS2.6 collapse of the excavationOS3 Safety in UseOS3.1 tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collisionOS3.2 contact with hot surfaces or substancesOS3.3 contact with energized equipmentOS3.4 exposure to hazardous substancesOS3.5 exposure to high levels of sound from fire alarm systemsOS3.6 persons becoming trapped in confined spacesOS3.7 persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergencyOS4 Resistance to Unwanted EntryOS4.1 intruders being able to force their way through locked doors or windowsOS4.2 occupants being unable to identify potential intruders as suchOS5 Safety at Construction and Demolition SitesOS5.1 objects projected onto public waysOS5.2 vehicular accidents on public waysOS5.3 damage to or obstruction of public waysOS5.4 water accumulated in excavationsOS5.5 entry into the siteOS5.6 exposure to hazardous substances and activitiesOS5.7 loads bearing on a covered way that exceed its loadbearing capacityOS5.8 collapse of the excavationOS5.9 persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergencyNFC 2025OH HealthOH5 Hazardous Substances ContainmentOP Fire and Structural Protection of BuildingsOP1 Fire Protection of the BuildingOP1.1 fire or explosion occurringOP1.2 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of originOP1.3 collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosionOP1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expectedOP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from FireOP3.1 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond the building of originOS SafetyOS1 Fire SafetyOS1.1 fire or explosion occurringOS1.2 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of originOS1.3 collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosionOS1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expectedOS1.5 persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during a fire emergencyOS3 Safety in UseOS3.1 tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collisionOS3.2 contact with hot surfaces or substancesOS3.3 contact with energized equipmentOS3.4 exposure to hazardous substancesOS3.7 persons being delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergencyNPC 2025OE EnvironmentOE1 ResourcesOE1.2 excessive use of waterOH HealthOH1 Indoor ConditionsOH1.1 inadequate indoor air qualityOH2 SanitationOH2.1 exposure to human or domestic wasteOH2.2 consumption of contaminated waterOH2.3 inadequate facilities for personal hygieneOH2.4 contact with contaminated surfacesOH5 Hazardous Substances ContainmentOP Protection of the Building or Facility from Water and Sewage DamageOP5 Protection of the Building or Facility from Water and Sewage DamageOS SafetyOS1 Fire SafetyOS1.1 fire or explosion occurringOS1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expectedOS2 Structural SafetyOS2.1 loads bearing on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacityOS3 Safety in UseOS3.1 tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collisionOS3.2 contact with hot surfaces or substancesOS3.4 exposure to hazardous substancesNECB 2025OE EnvironmentOE1 ResourcesOE1.1 excessive use of energyOE2 Greenhouse Gas EmissionsOE2.1 excessive emissions of 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