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3.3.2.4.(2)

Application

Intent


Application	Application 1: Method of measuring the minimum unobstructed width between rows of fixed seats with backs and folding tablet arms, where the seats are in the stored position, and: there are not more than 7 seats between any seat and the nearest aisle, the seats are located in a lecture hall or an auditorium used for instructional purposes, and the tablet arm, when raised manually to a vertical position, falls by the force of gravity to the stored position. This applies to rows of fixed seats with backs and folding tablet arms, in places of assembly in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A. Application 2: This also applies to: tents and air-supported structures, as stated in Sentences 3.1.6.1.(1) and 9.10.1.2.(1), and buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], as stated in Sentence 9.10.1.2.(2). Exceptions: except as stated in: Sentence 3.1.6.2.(1), which prohibits air-supported structures from being located above the first storey on any building, Sentence 3.1.6.2.(2), which prohibits air-supported structures from being used for classrooms or for Groups B, C, or Group F, Division 1 major occupancies, and Sentence 3.1.6.2.(3), which requires air-supported structures to be designed as open floor spaces without interior walls, mezzanines, intermediate floors or similar construction.
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Intent	Intent 1: To exempt seats with folding tablet arms from, and allow a relaxation to, the method of row spacing calculations stated in Clause 3.3.2.4.(1)(c) and in the first part of Sentence 3.3.2.4.(2) on the basis that: the number of seats to the nearest aisle is restricted, the tablet arms can be easily folded back, which prevents them from obstructing the rows, and the seats are restricted to lecture rooms and instructional rooms in which there will be good supervision to provide direction to the occupants in an emergency.
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