Back9.34.2.1.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F30

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

Objective:

OS3.1

 

APPLICATION:

Provision of exterior lighting fixtures at entrances, in buildings of residential occupancy to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
This also applies to buildings of residential occupancy to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3], as stated in Sentence 3.2.7.1.(3).

INTENT:

To limit the probability of:
  • inadequate lighting for persons entering or exiting buildings, or
  • persons being unable to turn on lights before exiting buildings.
This is to limit the probability that persons will be unable to see obstructions, which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F34

To resist or discourage unwanted access or entry.

Objective:

OS4.2

 

APPLICATION:

Provision of wall switches for exterior lighting fixtures at entrances, in buildings of residential occupancy to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
This also applies to buildings of residential occupancy to which Part 3 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 3], as stated in Sentence 3.2.7.1.(3).

INTENT:

To limit the probability that persons will be unable to see intruders who might be waiting near a building entrance, which could lead to unwanted entry, which could lead to harm to persons.