9.8.7.7.(1)ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F20
To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
Objective:
OS2.1
APPLICATION:
Design and attachment of handrails and of any building element that could be used as a handrail, 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 handrails 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 handrails and their supports
will be designed for insufficient loading values, which could lead to the
dislodgement or failure of handrails, which could lead to persons falling,
which could lead to harm to persons.
ATTRIBUTION:
Functional Statement:
F20
To support and withstand expected loads and forces.
Objective:
OS3.1, OS3.7
APPLICATION:
Design and attachment of handrails and of any building element that could be used as a handrail, 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 handrails 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 handrails and their supports
will be designed for insufficient loading values, which could lead to:
- the excessive deflection or dislodgement of handrails under normal use, which could lead to persons falling, or
- the excessive deflection or dislodgement of handrails being used by persons in an emergency situation, 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.