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3.4.6.10.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Minimum distance between a stair riser and the leading
edge of a door during its swing. 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 a person on the stairs near
the door will be hit by the door when it is opened, which could lead to harm
to the person. Intent 2: To limit the probability that a person will step through
the door down onto a step, which could lead to the person falling, which could
lead to harm to the person. Intent 3: To limit the probability that a person will step through
the door down onto a step in an emergency situation, which could lead to the
person falling or obstructing other persons using the exit, which could lead
to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which
could lead to harm to persons. Intent 4: To limit the probability that there will not be enough space
on the landing to stand while opening the door, 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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