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9.5.3.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Clear height in storage garages serving buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9]. Application 2: This also applies to dwelling
units, in buildings to which Part 3 applies
[see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3], as
stated in Sentence 3.7.1.1.(2).
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 3.8.2.2.(3), which applies to barrier-free design in buildings described
in Sentence 3.8.1.1.(1) [see Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1)].
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that inadequate height of rooms
or spaces will lead to collision with protrusions from ceilings, such as lighting
fixtures, ceiling fans and low door heads, in areas that are used infrequently
or for a limited time, which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability that, in an emergency, inadequate
heights of rooms or spaces will lead to collision with protrusions from ceilings,
such as lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and low door heads, in areas that
are used infrequently or for a limited time, 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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