Back9.34.2.4.(2)

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:

Control for lighting outlets nearest the stairs, in basements of 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 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 occupants being required to enter an inadequately lit basement in order to turn on a lighting fixture, which could lead to persons being unable to see obstructions, which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.