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9.8.6.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Width and length of interior and exterior landings
for stairs or 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:
Application 2: This also applies to stairs or ramps within 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 3.3.4.7.(1). |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of landings of insufficient dimensions
to allow users to access the landing, pause, pass other users, or turn without
an awkward change in gait, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
Intent 2: To limit the required length of landings, where longer landings
would not significantly reduce the risk of injury, and where:
This is to limit the probability of landings
of insufficient dimensions to allow access, pausing, passing other users,
or turning without an awkward change in gait, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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