9.8.7.4.(3)

Intent 1:

Where the risk of falls and injury is reduced owing to the large flat surface of the landing, to limit the probability that handrails will be too high to be used by the majority of stair and ramp users, which could lead to:

• persons falling, or
• persons falling in an emergency, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To supersede the requirement stated in Sentence (2) regarding the maximum height of handrails, in situations where guards are required and the top of the guards can be used as handrails.