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9.31.2.3.(1)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum resistance of grab bars installed 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 buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, as stated in Sentence 7.1.3.2.(1) which makes Section 9.31. applicable to dwelling units in all buildings.
Exceptions: 
except as stated in Sentences 3.8.3.8.(1),Sentence 3.8.3.10.(2) and 3.8.3.12.(1), which apply to barrier-free design in buildings described in Sentence 3.8.1.1.(1) [see Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1)].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that grab bars or their fastenings will fail under load, which could lead to harm to persons.
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