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9.8.5.2.(1)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Width of interior and exterior public pedestrian ramps, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions: 
except as stated in:
  • Sentence 9.8.5.1.(2), which applies to pedestrian ramps in barrier-free paths of travel, and
  • Article 9.9.3.2., which applies to required exit ramps.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that ramps of insufficient width will lead to:
  • persons colliding or falling, or
  • persons colliding or falling in an emergency, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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