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9.8.7.3.(2)
OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Horizontal extension of terminations of at least one 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:
  • for stairs and ramps serving only one dwelling unit, and
  • as stated in Clause 3.8.3.4.(1)(e), which applies to barrier-free design in buildings described in Sentence 3.8.1.1.(1) [see Sentence 9.5.2.1.(1)].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
Where users are not likely to be familiar with the stairway or ramp, to limit the probability of an abrupt termination of a handrail at the end of a flight of stairs, which could lead to an inability to establish or maintain a grasp on the handrail when making a transition to or from stairs, which could lead to:
  • persons falling, or
  • persons falling in an emergency, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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