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3.4.6.9.(4) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Stairs or steps used in a horizontal
exit. This applies:
Application 2: This also applies to:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that persons moving through a horizontal
exit in an emergency situation will have difficulties in their movement, 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 a person using a manual wheelchair
or other manual mobility assistance device, or having other mobility limitations,
will be unable to move through a horizontal exit in an emergency situation
without assistance from another person, 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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