3.4.6.8.(5)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that treads and risers will be designed with different dimensions [i.e. nonuniform run and rise dimensions], which could lead to difficulties in movement 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.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability that treads and risers will be designed with different dimensions [i.e. nonuniform run and rise dimensions], which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.

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