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9.5.3.1.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Areas in rooms or spaces over which ceiling
height is not less than the minimum specified in Table 9.5.3.1., in residential 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 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 3.7.1.1.(2).
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that an inadequate height
in the path of access to, or egress from, the room will lead to collision
with protrusions from ceilings, such as lighting fixtures, ceiling
fans and low door heads, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: To limit the probability that, in an emergency,
an inadequate height in the path of access to, or egress from, the
room will lead to collision with protrusions from ceilings, such as
lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and low door heads, which could lead
to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place,
which could lead to harm to persons. |
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