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9.3.2.2.(1)
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ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
[F20,F22-OS2.3] Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum grades for visually graded lumber used as:
This applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that inappropriate grades of visually graded lumber will be used, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of the visually graded lumber or of elements supported by the visually graded lumber, which could lead to excessive movement, deformation or failure under expected lateral, gravity or wind uplift loads.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:
  • structural failure, or
  • where lumber supports or is used in an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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