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9.9.3.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum width of public corridors,
corridors used by the public and exit corridors, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except:
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that certain corridors will be
of insufficient width to permit efficient egress in an emergency situation,
which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe
place, which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability that certain corridors will be
of insufficient width to permit the efficient circulation of persons travelling
in opposite directions in a non-emergency situation, which could lead to persons
bumping or hitting each other, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 3: To supersede and increase the minimum width of exit facilities
specified in Sentence 9.9.3.2.(1). |
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