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9.9.6.8.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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Application | Application 1: Swing direction and maximum force required to be applied
to latch-releasing devices on exit doors, 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 doors serving a single dwelling
unit.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of delays in opening exit doors
in an emergency situation, 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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