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9.8.8.6.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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Application | Application 1: Climbability of guards required
by Article 9.8.8.1. [see Sentence 9.8.8.1.(1) for locations
of required guards ], in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except:
Application 2: This also applies to guards 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 children will climb guard
elements and fall back over the top, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: To provide prescriptive criteria as an alternative to the
requirement of Sentence 9.8.8.6.(1). |
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