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3.1.4.6.(2) | Application | Intent |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum dimensions of wood elements in heavy
timber construction in buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A where:
Exceptions:
except as provided in Sentences 3.1.4.6.(3) to (6) and (12).
Application 2: This also applies to buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9] where heavy timber construction is
considered to have a 45 min fire-resistance
rating, as stated in Sentence 9.10.6.2.(1). |
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Intent | Intent 1: To describe the minimum dimensions of structural members
in heavy timber construction to limit the probability that the wood elements
will prematurely fail when subjected to fire, which could lead to premature
failure of the remainder of the heavy timber construction. |
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