Dentists fume over new staircase rule for upstairs clinics
The Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association calls for intervention by health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad, saying the regulation was adopted without considering the limitations of older buildings.
Dentists in Malaysia oppose a new staircase width regulation for upper-floor clinics, citing structural and safety concerns.
Regulation requires 1.1m staircase width for existing dental clinics on upper floors.
Association claims the rule ignores structural limitations of older buildings.
They argue the health ministry should not unilaterally impose such regulations.
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The association of private dentists said an evacuation drill had shown that patients would be safely evacuated although the staircase width was less than stipulated in the regulation. (Magnific pic)PETALING JAYA: The trade group of private dentists has called for health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad to intervene in the enforcement of a health ministry regulation setting out minimum widths of staircases for clinics situated on the first floor or upper floors of commercial buildings.
The regulation sets a minimum staircase width of 1.1m from the handrail to the wall on existing dental clinics. The Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners' Association said it applies not only to first-floor dental clinics but also to all other private clinics situated on upper floors.
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