Sentence 3.3.2.12.(1)

  1. OS3

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To exempt steps in aisles in bleachers of the telescopic type from the requirements of Sentences 3.3.2.5.(11) à (14), which apply to aisle steps in assembly occupancies in general, if certain measures are taken.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • excessively high risers, and
  • excessively narrow step treads.

This is to limit the probability of:

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