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9.9.6.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum width of active leaves in multiple-leaf exit doors or multiple-leaf doors that open into or are
located within a public corridor or other facility
that provides access to exit from a suite,
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 9.9.6.3.(4), which applies to
doors serving a single dwelling unit.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that doorways will be of insufficient
width, which could lead to persons contacting or colliding with elements in
doorways, which could lead to harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability that doorways will be of insufficient
width to permit efficient egress in an emergency situation, which could lead
to congestion at the door openings, which could lead to delays in the evacuation
or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
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