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9.8.6.2.(2)
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Application
Application 1: 
Interior landings at the top of stairs within dwelling units, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], where the door swings away from the stair.
Exceptions: 
  • except as stated in Sentence 9.8.6.1.(2), which applies to landings in pedestrian ramps in a barrier-free path of travel.
Application 2: 
Also applies to landings for stairs within 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 3.3.4.7.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt from the application of the requirement for a landing in Sentence 9.8.6.2.(1), situations where a landing is provided when the door is opened, and users are likely to be familiar with the stair.
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