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9.8.7.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Application | Application 1: Termination of handrails in stairs and ramps serving buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Clause 3.8.3.4.(1)(e), which applies
to barrier-free design in buildings described
in Sentence 3.8.1.1.(1) [see Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1)].
Application 2: This also applies to handrails in stairs and ramps
serving 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 limit the probability of handrails terminating as protrusions
into pathways or otherwise creating a hazard, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
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