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3.3.2.5.(10) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Slope of passageways [floors] in front of a row of
seats served by a stepped aisle with a slope of more than 1 in 8 that
leads to exits, in places of assembly that contain
fixed seats. This applies to 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 passageways between rows of
seats will be sloped at the slope of the aisle that is steeper than 1
in 8, which could lead to difficulties in moving along the passageways
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.
Intent 2: To limit the probability that passageways between rows of
seats will be steeply sloped, which could lead to persons tripping or falling,
which could lead to harm to persons. |
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