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9.8.7.4.(2) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum and maximum height of handrails serving stairs
and ramps, in 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:
Application 2: This also applies to handrails for 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 that handrails will be too high
or too low to be used by the majority of stair and ramp users, which could
lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
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