Sentence 9.8.7.5.(1)

  1. OS3

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that an inadequate clearance between a handrail and the wall to which it is fastened will lead to users not having a secure grip, 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.

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