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Part 9
2006 Code
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Part 9
9.8.4.4.
(3) Treads shall have uniform run with a maximum tolerance of,
(a) 5mm between adjacent treads, and
(b) 10mm between the deepest and shallowest treads in a flight
(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), exit ramps and public ramps
serving buildings of residential occupancy shall have a clear width of
not less than 900mm
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9.8.7.1.
Required Handrails
(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) to (4), a handrail shall be installed
on stairs and ramps in conformance with Table 9.8.7.1.
9.8.7.4.
Height of Handrails
(2) Except as provided in Sentence (3) and (4), the height
of handrails on stairs and ramps shall be,
(a) not less than 865mm (2’-10”), and
(b) not more than 965mm (3’-2”)
(4) Handrails installed in addition to required handrails
need not comply with Sentence (2)
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9.8.8.3.
Height of Guards
(5) Except as provided in Sentence (6), the height of guards shall be not
less than,
(6) The height of guards for exterior stairs and landings more than 10m
above adjacent ground level shall be not less than 1500mm (4’-11”)
9.10.15.5.
Table 9.10.15.5 of the 2006 Building Code and all references to it have been
deleted as it is duplicated in Table 9.10.14.5
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9.9.11.3.
Exit Signs
Fire Blocks
Division A - 1.4.1.2.
9.10.19.4.
Power Supply
(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), smoke alarms required in
Sentence 9.10.9.1.(1) shall,
9.10.19.3.
(1) Within dwelling units, sufficient smoke alarms shall be installed so that,
(5) Where roof sheathing supports are spaced at more than 406mm (16”)
o.c., the maximum spacing of fasteners for roof sheathing shall be
150mm (6”) along the edges and intermediate supports
9.24.2.1.
(1) the size and spacing of steel studs for nonloadbearing interior walls
shall conform to Table 9.24.2.1.
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9.31.4.1.
Required Fixtures