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Record 1 2017-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
OBS

A notional line connecting the nosings of successive steps taken on the walking line and which extends down to the landing at the bottom of the flight.

OBS

pitch line: term and definition standardized by the ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
OBS

Ligne imaginaire reliant les nez de marches successives, prise sur la ligne de foulée et s'étendant vers le bas jusqu'au palier inférieur.

OBS

ligne de pente : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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