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9.8.5.5.(1)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Maximum rise of interior and exterior 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.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that an excessively long, uninterrupted descent will lead to users gaining excessive speed, which could lead to persons falling, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that an excessively long, uninterrupted ascent will lead to users becoming exhausted, which could lead to users having heart attacks or similar accidents, which could lead to harm to persons.
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