9.8.1. Application

9.8.1. Application
9.8.1.1. General
  1. This Section applies to the design and construction of interior and exterior stairs, steps, ramps, handrails and guards.
9.8.1.2. Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards in Garages
  1. Where stairs, ramps, landings, handrails or guards are installed in garages that serve a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite including their common spaces, the garage shall be considered to be part of the dwelling unit and the requirements for stairs, ramps, landings, handrails and guards within dwelling units shall apply.
9.8.1.3. Exit Stairs, Ramps and Landings
  1. Where a stair, ramp or landing forms part of an exit, the appropriate requirements in Sections 9.9. and 9.10. shall also apply.
9.8.1.4. Escalators and Moving Walkways
  1. Escalators and moving walkways shall conform to the appropriate requirements in Part 3.