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3.5.4.1.(1)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Elevator car dimensions, where one or more elevators are provided in a building.
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Application 2: 
This also applies to 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.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that an elevator will not be of sufficient size to accommodate a person in a stretcher in a prone position, which could lead to delays in providing medical services to the person, which could lead to harm to the person.
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