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9.8.7.7.(1)
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ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Design and attachment of handrails and of any building element that could be used as a handrail, 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:
  • Sentence 9.8.7.7.(2), which applies to handrails serving single dwelling units and attached to wood studs or blocking, and
  • 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)].
Application 2: 
This also applies to handrails 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 that handrails and their supports will be designed for insufficient loading values, which could lead to the dislodgement or failure of handrails, which could lead to persons falling, which could lead to harm to persons.
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