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3.3.1.19.(6)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Windows, in public areas, that:
  • extend to less than 1 000 mm above the floor, and
  • are located above the second storey.
This applies to buildings of residential occupancy 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 hit or bump into a window, which could lead to the failure of the glass [e.g. breaking or splintering], which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that persons will fall through a window if they hit or bump into it, which could lead to harm to persons.
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