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OBC 2006 Division B

9.7.5.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

In force
Verified · covered Verified against the 2006-12-31–2007-04-01 consolidation, whose range covers the query date. How to read this

Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 9.7.5. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · merged into 9.6.1.4. — Pro

9.7.5. — Protection of Windows in Public Areas

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9.7.5.1. — Transparent Panels

(1) Except as provided in Article 9.7.5.2., transparent panels that could be mistaken as a means of egress shall be protected by barriers or railings.

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9.7.5.2. — Sliding Glass Partitions

(1) Sliding glass partitions that separate a public corridor from an adjacent occupancy and that are open during working hours need not conform to Article 9.7.5.1. and Sentence 9.6.6.2.(3)v1, except that such partitions shall be suitably marked to indicate their existence and position.

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9.7.5.3. — Windows over Stairs, Ramps and Landings

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), windows over stairs, ramps and landings that extend to less than 1 070 mm above the surface to the treads, ramp or landing shall be,

(a) protected by guards, in accordance with Subsection 9.8.8., or

(b) non-openable and designed to withstand the specified lateral loads for guards as provided in Articles 4.1.5.15.v1 or 9.8.8.2.v1

(2) In dwelling units, windows over stairs, ramps and landings that extend to less than 900 mm above the surface to the treads, ramp or landing shall be,

(a) protected by guards, in accordance with Subsection 9.8.8., or

(b) non-openable and designed to withstand the specified lateral loads for guards as provided in Articles 4.1.5.15.v1 or 9.8.8.2.v1

Editor's note

As filed in O. Reg. 350/06, this article cites 'Articles 4.1.5.15. or 9.8.8.2.' using the plural 'Articles'; the consolidated e-Laws text renders the reference word in the singular ('Article'). The as-filed wording is retained here.

9.7.5.4. — Windows above the Second Storey

(1) Windows in public areas that extend to less than 1 000 mm from the floor and are located above the second storey in buildings of residential occupancy shall be,

(a) protected by guards in accordance with Subsection 9.8.8., or

(b) non-openable and designed to withstand the lateral design loads for guards as provided in Articles 4.1.5.15.v1 or 9.8.8.2.v1

Editor's note

As filed in O. Reg. 350/06, Clause (1)(b) cites 'Articles 4.1.5.15. or 9.8.8.2.' using the plural 'Articles'; the consolidated e-Laws text renders the reference word in the singular ('Article'). No amending regulation makes this change; the as-filed wording is retained here.