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9.8.6.4.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum clear height over interior and exterior landings,
for 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 9.8.6.1.(2), which applies to
landings for ramps in a barrier-free path of
travel.
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 insufficient head room over
landings:
This is to limit the probability of users
accidentally contacting the ceiling or protrusions from the ceiling with their
head, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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