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3.3.1.19.(1)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Design and construction, with respect to making the existence and position of the door readily apparent, of glass or transparent doors, in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: 
This also applies to:
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that persons will not be familiar with the existence or position of glass or transparent doors, which could lead to persons hitting or bumping into such doors, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that persons will not be familiar with the existence of glass or transparent doors, which could lead to confusion in accessing an exit in an emergency situation, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
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