Application and Intent Statement

9.34.2.7.(3)

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.

Objective:

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APPLICATION:

Illumination provided by other types of lighting than incandescent lighting in public areas and service areas, in 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 rooms and spaces used by the public, 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 3.2.7.1.(2).

INTENT:

To limit the probability of inadequate illumination or inadequate lighting power density provided by other than incandescent lighting fixtures, which could lead to inadequate lighting, during non-emergency use, 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.