1. Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), major occupancies shall be separated from adjoining major occupancies by fire separations having fire-resistance ratings conforming to Table 3.1.3.1.
2. In a building not more than 3 storeys in building height, if notmore than 2 dwelling units are contained together with a Group E major occupancy, the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation between the 2 major occupancies need not be more than 1 h.
3. In a building conforming to the requirements of Articles 3.2.8.2. to 3.2.8.8., the requirements of Sentence (1) for fire separations between major occupancies do not apply at the vertical plane around the perimeter of an opening through the horizontal fire separation.

Notes to Table 3.1.3.1.:
(1) Section 3.3. contains requirements for the separation of occupancies and tenancies that are in addition to the requirements for the separation of major occupancies.
(2) See Sentence 3.1.3.2.(1).
(3) Where the building is constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.50., a fire separation with a 2 h fire-resistance rating is required between the Group C and Group A, Division 2 major occupancies.
(4) Where the building is constructed in accordance with Article 3.2.2.58., a fire separation with a 2 h fire-resistance rating is required between the Group D and Group A, Division 2 major occupancies.
(5) See Sentence 3.1.3.1.(2).
(6) See Sentence 3.1.3.2.(2).

1. No major occupancy of Group F, Division 1 shall be contained within a building with any occupancy classified as Group A, B or C.
2. Not more than one suite of residential occupancy shall be contained within a building classified as a Group F, Division 2 major occupancy.
3. A building conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. shall not contain
   1. except as provided in Sentence (5), a Group A, Division 1 or 3, Group B, or Group F, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy, or
   2. a Group A, Division 2 or Group E major occupancy above the second storey. (See Note A-3.1.3.2.(3) to (5).)
4. A building conforming to Article 3.2.2.58. shall not contain
   1. a Group A, Division 1 or 3, Group B, or Group F, Division 1 major occupancy, or
   2. except as provided in Sentence (5), a Group A, Division 2, Group E, or Group F, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy above the second storey. (See Note A-3.1.3.2.(3) to (5).)
5. A building conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58. is permitted to contain a storage garage below the fourth storey. (See Note A-3.1.3.2.(3) to (5).) (See also Sentence 4.4.2.1.(1).)