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9.8.6.2.(3)
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Application
Application 1: 
Landings at the top of exterior stairs serving a secondary entrance to a single dwelling unit, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], where
  • the stair does not contain more than 3 risers,
  • the principal door is a sliding door or swings away from the stair, and
  • only a storm or screen door, if any, swings over the stair and is equipped with hardware to hold the door open.
Exceptions: 
except:
  • for landings at entrances from attached garages, and
  • as stated in Sentence 9.8.6.1.(2), which applies to landings in pedestrian ramps in barrier-free paths of travel.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt certain stairs from the application of Sentence 9.8.6.2.(1), which would otherwise require a landing, in situations where an entrance with a safer configuration is provided and where users are likely to be familiar with the conditions.
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