Application and Intent Statement

9.5.3.3.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

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To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.

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To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency.

Objective:

OS3.1, OS3.7

APPLICATION:

Clear height in storage garages serving buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

This also applies to dwelling units, in buildings to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3], as stated in Sentence 3.7.1.1.(2).

INTENT:

To limit the probability that inadequate height of rooms or spaces will lead to collision with protrusions from ceilings, such as lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and low door heads, in areas that are used infrequently or for a limited time, which could lead to harm to persons.

To limit the probability that, in an emergency, inadequate heights of rooms or spaces will lead to collision with protrusions from ceilings, such as lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and low door heads, in areas that are used infrequently or for a limited time, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.