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9.8.8.3.(2) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum height of all interior guards 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]. Application 2: This also applies to guards 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 limit the probability that guards will not be high enough
to provide reasonable fall protection, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
Intent 2: To supersede the guard height requirement stated in Sentence (1), in cases where the risk of falls and injury
is reduced because occupants are likely to be familiar with their surroundings.
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