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9.9.5.9.(1)
OS1OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Opening of ancillary rooms, such as storage rooms, washrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms and service rooms, directly into exits, 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 a malfunction of an appliance in certain rooms [causing the release of harmful fumes or gases, for example] will lead to hazardous conditions in exits, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency situation, which could lead to harm to persons.
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