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9.8.9.1.(1)
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ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Loads on interior and exterior stairs and ramps, for buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Application 2: 
This also applies to stairs and 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).
Exceptions: 
except 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: 
To limit the probability that:
  • the loads for which stairs and ramps are designed will not take into account probable accumulations of people and objects on the floor or roof surface in the context of use and occupancy, and
  • the live load on stairs and ramps will be less than the accepted minimum value in the context of use and occupancy.
This is to limit the probability of structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
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