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9.8.7.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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Application | Application 1: Continuity of at least one required handrail in stairs
and ramps serving 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:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of unexpected discontinuity of
handrails in stairs and ramps, which could lead to the interruption of users'
holds on the handrail, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
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