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3.8.1.5.(1) | Application | Intent |
OA2 | OS3 |
Objective | OA2 Barrier-Free Facilities |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Accessibility of controls for the operation of building services or safety devices, including electrical
switches, thermostats and intercom switches, intended to be operated by the
occupant and located in a barrier-free path of
travel, as stated in Sentences 3.8.1.2.(1) and (2), 3.8.1.4.(1), 3.8.2.1.(1) and (2), and 3.8.2.2.(1), and Article 3.8.2.3.
This applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that a person using a manual wheelchair
or other manual mobility assistance device will not be able to operate essential
building controls without assistance. Intent 2: To direct Code users to Sentence 3.5.2.1.(3) for the
requirement regarding controls in passenger elevators. |
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