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9.9.6.7.(3) | Application | Intent |
| OS3 | OA1 |
| Objective | OA1 Barrier-Free Path of Travel |
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| Application | Application 1: Maximum height above the finished floor of 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]. |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the door release hardware
will be located excessively high above the floor level, which could lead to
persons with physical disabilities being unable to easily reach the hardware
in an emergency situation, which could lead to delays in opening the door,
which could lead to delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which
could lead to harm to persons. |
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