9.8.7.7.(1)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that handrails and their supports will be designed for insufficient loading values, which could lead to:

  • the excessive deflection or dislodgement of handrails under normal use, which could lead to persons falling, or
  • the excessive deflection or dislodgement of handrails being used by persons in an emergency situation, 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.

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