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9.9.6.7.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Door release hardware on doors in means
of egress, in buildings to which Part 9
applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part
9].
Exceptions:
except for:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that persons with physical disabilities
will be unable to release a door requiring the use of both hands to operate
more than one device to release the door. Intent 2: To limit the probability that persons will be delayed in
operating the release hardware of the door, 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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