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3.4.6.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS3 | OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Surfaces of ramps, landings and treads, where the
ramps, landings and treads are accessible to the public. This
applies, in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, to:
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 able to
readily identify the leading edges of treads and landings, and the beginning
and end of ramps, which could lead to difficulties in moving 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 persons will not be able to
readily identify the leading edges of treads and landings, and the beginning
and end of ramps, which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could
lead to harm to persons. |
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