9.8.7.5.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F30
To minimize the risk of injury to persons as a result of tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision.
F10
To facilitate the timely movement of persons to a safe place in an emergency.
Objective:
OS3.1, OS3.7
APPLICATION:
Minimum clearance between handrails and any surface
behind them, in stairs and ramps 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 handrails for stairs and ramps
within 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
3.3.4.7.(1).
INTENT:
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.