3.8.1.5.(1)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that a person using a manual wheelchair or other manual mobility assistance device will not be able to operate the controls for building services or a fire alarm pull station or other safety device in an emergency situation, which could lead to delays in the operation of such controls and devices, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 3.5.2.1.(3) for the requirement regarding controls in passenger elevators.

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