February 2009 Dated: Tim Mecham Prepared By: Access Appraisal · New Motel and Restaurant 60 Bent...

21st May 2017

Prepared By:

DAVID PENSINI – BUILDING CERTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Building Code of Australia Report

For: L & C Omara

Prepared By:

Tim Mecham

Dated:

February 2009

Proposed New Motel and Restaurant

60 Bent Street South Grafton

Access Appraisal Report

Proposed Residential Flat Building

Lots 62 & 63 DP 14294,

9 – 11 Alice Street, Seven Hills

ACCESS APPRAISAL REPORT 9 – 11 ALICE STREET, SEVEN HILLS MAY 2017

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This report has been prepared by David Pensini - Building Certification and Environmental Services with all reasonable skill, care and diligence for Mineow Pty Ltd. The information contained in this report has been gathered from discussions with representatives of Mineow Pty Ltd, a review of the plans provided by Mineow Pty Ltd and experience. No inspection or assessment has been undertaken on other aspects of the proposed development outside the scope of this report. This report does not imply, nor should it be implied, that the proposed building design will comply fully with relevant legislation. The report shall not be construed as relieving any other party of their responsibilities or obligations. David Pensini - Building Certification and Environmental Services disclaims any responsibility Mineow Pty Ltd and others in respect of any matters outside the scope of this report. The report is confidential and the writer accepts no responsibility of whatsoever nature, to third parties who use this report, or part thereof is made known. Any such party relies on this report at their own risk. For and on behalf of David Pensini - Building Certification and Environmental Services. Prepared by: David Pensini Signed:

Dated: 21st May 2017


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Version

Date

Information relating to report

Reason for issue

1.0 20th March 2017 Draft

2.0 29th March 2017 Draft Issued

3.0 21st May 2017 Final Report issued

Prepared by

Verified by Approved by

Name

David Pensini

David Pensini


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5

2.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF REPORT ....................................................................................... 6

3.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................. 6

4.0 RELEVANT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 7

4.1 Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2016 ..................................................................................7 4.2 Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2011 .................................................................. 10 4.3 Adaptable Housing Requirements (AS 4299 - 1995) ............................................................ 11 4.4 Compliance Statement ...................................................................................................... 11

Appendix 1 – BCA Compliance Checklist Appendix 2 – Premises Standard Compliance Checklist Appendix 3 – Access and Facilities Requirements Appendix 4 – Adaptable Housing Requirements (AS 4299 – 1995)


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1.0 INTRODUCTION It is proposed to construct a residential flat building on land known as Lot 62 and Lot 63 DP 14294, 9 – 11 Alice Street, Seven Hills. McNeil Architects has requested an Access Appraisal Report with respect to the proposed residential flat building. This report has been based on architectural plans by McNeil Architects and referenced as follows;

Table 1 – Plans Used for Assessment

PLAN REFERENCE DATE

Site Analysis Plan Job Reference: 1614

Drawing Number: D03_2

Revision: 1

8-05-17

Level 1 Parking Plan Job Reference: 1614


Revision: 1

8-05-17

Level 2 Basement Plan Job Reference: 1614


Revision: 1

17-05-17

Level 3 Plan Job Reference: 1614


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8-05-17



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Level 8 Plan Job Reference: 1614 8-05-17


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Additional information regarding the construction of the proposed building has also been provided by representatives of McNeil Architects. No responsibility is accepted for the assessment of issues beyond the scope of the plans submitted for review or the accuracy of the information presented on the plans or provided by McNeil Architects. The level of information shown on the above plans has dictated the level of assessment of issues which has been able to be undertaken.

2.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to prepare an access appraisal report for the proposed residential flat building. The report is to be used to identify relevant access issues which can be reflected in the preparation of the plans for the development and construction approval phases of the project. Importantly compliance with the BCA¹ does not insulate against an action pursuant to the Disability Discrimination Act.

3.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The proposed development involves the construction of an eight (8) storey residential flat building which consists of two (2) storeys of carparking and six (6) storeys of residential units. A total of thirty two (32) residential units are proposed over the six storeys.


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Elevations Job Reference: 1614


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Details of the major construction elements of the proposed building works were not available given the preliminary nature of design. The following Classifications are considered to be relevant to the application of the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia (2016) and the Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2011.

Building Classifications

Class 2 — a building containing 2 or more sole-occupancy units, each being a separate dwelling. A Class 2 building is typically a block of residential flats or apartments. It is assumed for the purposes of this report that the proposed residential units are provided for long term accommodation.

Class 7 — a building which is:

(a) Class 7a — a carpark;

4.0 RELEVANT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2016 It is noted that the relevant provisions of Part D3 of the BCA apply to the proposed development. Accordingly for the purposes of this assessment the access provisions of the BCA were assessed as being relevant to the following areas of the proposed building;

Access to and though the principal pedestrian building entrance from the main points of pedestrian entry at the allotment boundary and from required accessible carparking spaces; and

Access to the entrance door of all SOU’s serviced by the proposed lift; and

One (1) type of room or space used in common by the residents (roof top area of subject building).

Details of the relevant BCA compliance requirements as they pertain to disabled access and facilities are provided in Attachment 1. Importantly the BCA provides that disabled access must be designed and constructed so as to comply with the relevant provisions of AS1428.1 – 2009.

The following should be specifically noted with respect to the provision of disabled access and facilities to the proposed building:


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REQUIRED COMPLIANCE

COMMENT

PART D3 – ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

D3.1 Application of Requirements Applies to proposed development - compliance required. Access to and though;

the principal pedestrian building entrance; and

to the entrance door of each SOU serviced by the proposed lift; and

1 type of room or space used in common by the residents.

D3.2 Access to buildings Access required from;

the main points of pedestrian entry at the allotment boundary; and

from required accessible carparking spaces.

Access to be provided through the principal pedestrian building entrance New doors to be minimum 850mm wide. Where a new door has multiple leaves one of those leaves must have a clear opening of not less than 850mm in accordance with AS1428.1.

D3.3 Parts of building to be accessible

Design and construction of access ways to comply with AS1428.1. Access from disabled car parking space to lift to comply with accessible path requirements. Where used carpet shall comply with specific requirements of the BCA. Minimum width of doors is 850mm WH and WL dimensions at relevant door openings to comply with AS 1428.1 Circulation spaces at accessible path of travel doors to comply with AS 1428.1. Minimum width of accessible path of travel is to


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be1000mm. Passenger lift must comply with Clause E3.6 of the BCA

D3.5 Car Parking Minimum of 1 car parking space required based on current car parking arrangement - 4spaces are proposed. The design and construction of any accessible carpark to comply with AS/NZS 2890.6. Access to and from any disabled car parking space to other areas of the building which are required to be accessible to comply with AS1428.1. This includes access to the lift servicing the building.

D3.6 Identification of accessible facilities services and features

Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

D3.8 Tactile indicators Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

D3.12 Glazing on an access way Applies to proposed development where relevant - compliance required.

Specification D3.6 Braille and tactile signs

Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

PART E3 – LIFT INSTALLATIONS

E3.3 Warning against use of lifts in fire Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

E3.5 Landings Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

E3.6 Passenger Lifts Applies to proposed development - compliance required.

Having regard to the above the following additional information is provided;

The provision of ramps/walkways is to comply with the relevant requirements of AS1428.1 (2009). This includes the provision of landings and handrails.

Circulation space compliance at accessible doorways should be reviewed in relation to compliance with AS1428.1.


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The design, construction and operation of doors which form part of an accessible path of travel to and within the building are to comply with the relevant requirements of AS1428.1.

The lift servicing the proposed building is to comply with relevant requirements of Part E3 of the BCA.

4.2 Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2011

(i) Background The purpose of the Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2011 is to both:

provide for equitable and dignified access to new buildings and those areas of existing buildings that undergo renovation or upgrade that requires a building approval, and

provide greater certainty to those involved in the design, construction, certification and management of buildings in relation to the level of access required in the buildings covered by the Premises Standards.

One of the main objectives behind developing the Premises Standards was to develop a single set of design and construction requirements covering access to new buildings and an extension to, or modification of, an existing building. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) was also amended on 1 May 2011 to achieve consistency with the Access Code for buildings (Schedule 1 of the Premises Standards). Relevant state and territory building laws and regulations have also been amended to ensure administrative provisions, including certain exemptions and concessions of the Premises Standards, are also consistent, as far as possible.

(ii) Key Concepts of the Premises Standard

Application of Standard Clause 2.1 of the Standard provides the circumstances whereby the Standards apply being; (1) Subject to subsection (2), these Standards apply to the following: (a) a new building, to the extent that the building is: (i) a specified Class 1b building; or (ii) a Class 2 building that has accommodation available for short-term rent; or (iii) a Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 building; (b) a new part, and any affected part, of a building, if the building is: (i) a specified Class 1b building; or (ii) a Class 2 building that: (A) is a new building; and (B) has accommodation available for short-term rent; or (iii) a Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 building;


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(c) an existing public transport building that is still in use on the target date mentioned in an item in the table in section 3.1. Application of Standard to Proposed Development

Having regard to the above it is considered that the relevant provisions of the Standard do not apply to the proposed development by virtue of (1)(a)(ii). In this regard under the Premises Standards the access requirements only apply in Class 2 buildings where one or more SOUs are made available for short-term rent as holiday units, serviced apartments, time-share facilities or the like. It is noted that the proposed development has been assessed as being for long term accommodation only. While there is no definition in the Premises Standards of what ‘short-term’ means, a reasonable interpretation would be accommodation rented out on a commercial basis for short periods that generally does not require the signing of a lease agreement. This limitation relating to the existence of short-term rented SOUs does not apply in the equivalent provisions of the BCA. In the BCA the application of access requirements to a number of specified common areas is to all new Class 2 buildings irrespective of whether or not they will contain short-term rented SOUs. Therefore the broader scope of access and facility requirements in the BCA will satisfy the requirements of the Access Code.

Details of the relevant Access Code requirements as they pertain to disabled access and facilities in relation to the proposed building are provided in Attachment 2.

Attachment 3 provides information regarding some of the specific compliance requirements provided for by the BCA.

4.3 Adaptable Housing Requirements (AS 4299 - 1995) The local authority development control plans require the provision of adaptable housing. It is noted that four (4) adaptable units are proposed as part of the proposed development. The following units are nominated as being adaptable;

Unit 301

Unit 407

Unit 507

Unit 607 It is noted that AS 4299 is the relevant compliance standard. Details of the relevant adaptable housing requirements, (Class C essential features), as they pertain to the proposed building are provided in Attachment 4. 4.4 Compliance Statement

On the basis of the above information I am satisfied that the proposed residential flat building can achieve compliance with the access provisions of the BCA, the Premises Standard and AS4299 (Adaptable Housing).


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ATTACHMENT 1 – BCA DISABLED ACCESS & FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS

BCA CLAUSE

DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Part D3 Access for People with Disabilities

D3.1 Application of Part

Applies to proposed development - compliance required. Access to and though;

the principal pedestrian building entrance; and

to the entrance door of each SOU serviced by the proposed lift; and

1 type of room or space used in common by the residents.

D3.2 Access to buildings Applies to proposed development - compliance required. Access required from;

the main points of pedestrian entry at the allotment boundary; and

from required accessible car parking spaces.

Access to be provided through the principal pedestrian building entrance

D3.3 Parts of building to be accessible

To comply - design and construction of access ways to comply with AS1428.1. Access from disabled car parking space to lift to comply Where used carpet shall comply with specific requirements of the BCA. Minimum width of doors is 850mm WH and WL dimensions at door openings to comply with AS 1428.1 Circulation spaces at accessible path doors to


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comply Minimum width of accessible path of travel is to be1000mm. Passenger lift must comply with Clause E3.6 of the BCA

D3.4 Concessions

Advisory – not applicable in the circumstances

D3.5 Car parking

Applies to proposed development - compliance required 1 accessible space required – 2 proposed

D3.6 Identification of accessible facilities services and features

Applies to proposed development - compliance required

D3.7 Hearing augmentation

N/A

D3.8 Tactile indicators

Applies to proposed development - compliance required

D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b assembly buildings

N/A

D3.10 Swimming Pools N/A

D3.11 Ramps Advisory – to note

D3.12 Glazing on an access way Insufficient information for assessment - compliance required where applicable

Spec D1.12

Non required stairways ramps and escalators N/A

Spec D3.6 Braille and tactile signs To comply

BCA CLAUSE

DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Part E3 Lift installation

E3.1 Lift Installations Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.2 Stretcher facility in Lifts Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.3 Warning against use of lift in fire Applies to proposed development - compliance required


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E3.4 Emergency lift N/A

E3.5 Landings Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.6 Passenger lifts Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.7 Fire service controls Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.8 Aged care buildings N/A

E3.9 Fire Service Recall Control switch Applies to proposed development - compliance required

E3.10 Lift car fire service drive control switch Applies to proposed development - compliance required

Spec. E3.1 Lift Installations Applies

BCA CLAUSE

DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Part F2 Sanitary and Other Facilities

F2.4 Facilities for people with disabilities

N/A – sanitary facilities not provided in common areas


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ATTACHMENT 2 – PREMISES STANDARD (ACCESS CODE) DISABLED ACCESS & FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS

CLAUSE DESCRIPTION COMMENT

Part A1 Interpretation

A1.1 Definitions Applies

Part A2 Adoption of Standards etc Applies

A2.1 Adoption of Standards and other references

Applies

A2.2 Referenced Standards etc Applies

A2.3 Differences between referenced documents and the Access Code

Applies

A2.4 Fire safety Applies

Part A3 Access Code — documents adopted by reference

Applies

A3.1 Documents adopted by reference Applies

Part A4 Building classifications Applies

Class 2 — a building containing 2 or more sole-occupancy units, each being a separate dwelling.

Part D Access and egress

Part D3 Access for People with Disabilities

D3.0 Deemed-to-satisfy provisions Applies

D3.1 General building access requirements Applies to common areas in buildings where one or more sole-occupancy units are made available for short-term rent. The relevant provisions of the Standard do not apply to the proposed development by virtue of the development being for long term accommodation only.

D3.2 Access to buildings Not applicable D3.3 Parts of building to be accessible

Not applicable

D3.4 Exemptions Not applicable D3.5 Car parking

Not applicable

D3.6 Signage Not applicable D3.7 Hearing augmentation

Not applicable

D3.8 Tactile indicators

Not applicable

D3.9 Wheelchair seating spaces in Class 9b Not applicable


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assembly buildings

D3.10 Swimming Pools Not applicable D3.11 Ramps Not applicable D3.12 Glazing on an access-way Not applicable Part D4 Braille and tactile signs

D4.1 Scope Not applicable D4.2 Location of braille and tactile signs Not applicable D4.3 Braille and tactile sign specification Not applicable D4.4 Luminance contrast Not applicable D4.5 Lighting Not applicable D4.6 Braille Not applicable Part D5 Accessible water entry/exit for

swimming pools

D5.1 Scope Not applicable D5.2 Fixed or moveable ramp Not applicable D5.3 Zero depth entry Not applicable D5.4 Platform swimming pool lift Not applicable D5.5 Sling-style swimming pool lift Not applicable D5.6 Aquatic wheelchair Not applicable Part E3 Lift installations

E3.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Not applicable E3.6 Passenger lifts Not applicable Part F2 Sanitary and other facilities

F2.0 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions Not applicable

F2.2 Calculation of number of occupants and fixtures

Not applicable

F2.4 Accessible sanitary facilities

Part H2 Public transport buildings

H2.1 Application of Part Not applicable

H2.2 Access-ways Not applicable

H2.3 Ramps Not applicable

H2.4 Handrails and grab-rails Not applicable

H2.5 Doorways and doors Not applicable

H2.6 Lifts Not applicable

H2.7 Stairways Not applicable

H2.8 Unisex accessible toilet Not applicable

H2.9 Location of accessible toilets Not applicable

H2.10 Symbols and signs Not applicable

H2.11 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators Not applicable

H2.12 Lighting Not applicable

H2.13 Hearing augmentation Not applicable

H2.14 Emergency warning systems Not applicable

H2.15 Controls Not applicable


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ATTACHMENT 3 – ACCESS & FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS a) Signage must be provided to identify;

Sanitary Facilities

Left of right handed facilities

Where a pedestrian access is not available, directional signage incorporating the international symbol of access, in accordance with AS1428.1, must be provided to direct a person to the location of the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance.

b) Tactile indicators are to be provided to warn people who are blind or have a vision impairment that they are approaching:

(i) A stairway, other than a fire isolated stairway; and (ii) An escalator; and (iii) A passenger conveyor or moving walk; and (iv) A ramp other than a fire-isolated ramp, step ramp, kerb ramp or swimming pool ramp; and (v) In the absence of a suitable barrier –

(A) An overhead obstruction less than 2m above the floor level, other than a doorway; and (B) An access-way meeting a vehicular way adjacent to any pedestrian entrance to a

building, excluding a pedestrian entrance serving an area referred to in D3.4, if there is no kerb or kerb ramp at this point.

c) Principal Pedestrian Entrance

Where there is no chair rail, handrail or transom, all frameless or fully glazed doors, sidelights and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening must be clearly marked in accordance with AS1428.1 (2009).

Have a clear opening of 850mm

Circulation spaces will depend on approach to the entrance. This will need to be finalised prior to Construction Certificate.

Luminance contrast of 30% (minimum width 50mm wide) is to be provided between door leaf and door jamb, door leaf and adjacent wall, architrave and wall, door leaf and architrave or door jamb and adjacent wall.

The door handle and related hardware shall be of the type that allows the door to be unlocked and opened with one hand. The clearance between the handle and the back plate or door face at the centre grip section of the handle shall not be less than 35mm and not more than 45mm. Door controls that need to be grasped or turned, shall be not less than 900mm and not more than 1100mm above the plane of the finished floor. Controls that need to be pushed, such as panic bars on egress routes, shall be not less than 90mm, and not greater than 1200mm above the plane of the finished floor.

d) Internal doors

Have a clear opening of 850mm.

Circulation space to comply with AS 1428.1². Circulation space for access to Storeroom to be checked.


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The door handle and related hardware shall be of the type that allows the door to be unlocked and opened with one hand. The clearance between the handle and the back plate or door face at the centre grip section of the handle shall not be less than 35mm and not more than 45mm. Door controls that need to be grasped or turned, shall be not less than 900mm and not more than 1100mm above the plane of the finished floor. Controls that need to be pushed, such as panic bars on egress routes, shall be not less than 90mm, and not greater than 1200mm above the plane of the finished floor. Handles on sliding doors shall be not less than 60mm from the door jamb or doorstop when in the open or closed position.

e) Walkways (General)

Minimum of 1m wide

A continuous accessible path of travel and any circulation spaces shall have a slip resistant surface. The texture of the surface shall be traversable by people who use a wheelchair and those with an ambulant or sensory disability

Abutment of surfaces shall have a smooth transition. Design transition shall be 0°. Construction tolerances are 3mm vertical and 5mm provided the edges are bevelled or have a rounded edge.

Where carpets or any soft flexible materials are used o The pile height or pile thickness shall not exceed 6mm and the carpet backing thickness

shall not exceed 4mm; o Exposed edges of floor covering shall be fastened to the floor surface and shall have a

trim along the entire length of any exposed edge; and o At the leading edges, carpet trims and any soft flexible materials shall have a vertical

face no higher than 3mm or a rounded bevelled edge no higher than 5mm or above that height a gradient of 1 in 8 up to a total maximum height of 10mm.

g) Switches and General Purpose Outlets

All switches and controls on an accessible, other than general purpose outlets, shall be located not less than 900mm nor more than 1100mm above the plane of the finished floor and not less than 500mm from internal corners except where on the architrave on the latch side.


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ATTACHMENT 4 – ADAPTABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING ELEMENT DESCRIPTION COMMENT

The Site An accessible path of travel from the street, letterboxes, car park and to common facilities provided

Access provided in design concept - Verify at CC

Car parking Disabled compliant car parking required Disabled car parking provided

Unit Entry The entry is accessible, covered, level , has a low threshold, permits wheelchair manoeuvrability and has a 900mm clear door with lever handles

Entry door widths to be 900mm. Compliance to be verified at CC

Interior General Access to bathroom, kitchen, laundry, living areas and outside areas is provided

Applies – to be verify at CC

Living and Dining Rooms

Provisions of circulation space of 2250 dia, a telephone point adjacent to GPO and lighting which can achieve min 3000 lux


Kitchen Floor surface to be non-slip with 1550 clear between benches and circulation space at door to comply with AS1428.1 workbenches can be set out to provide requirements of AS4299 including tap type and location, GPO locations


Main Bedroom Can accommodate a queen size bed, wardrobe and circulation to AS1428.2


Bathroom Bathroom to comply with AS1428.1. The floors are slip resistant and the shower recess is hob-less and can provide a compliant shower are with a provision for guard rails, mirror, GPO etc.


Laundry Circulation at door to comply with AS1428.1 is provided with adequate circulation in front of appliances, minimum of 1550mm. Provision for washing machine and dryer is available with a double GPO and an accessible path to clothes line is provided. The floor is slip resistant and step down to outside has a low threshold


Toilet An accessible toilet or an enlarged toilet with an area of 1200mm X 900mm in front of pan is provided which is capable of modification to comply with AS1428.1, the floor is slip resistant and the wall is capable of installing grab rails


Door hardware Lever door handles are provided, located 900-1100mm above floor


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