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9.4.4.5.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 |
| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Design of walls, including foundation walls
and the walls associated with exterior below-grade entrances, that are subject
to lateral loads from retained soil or from other material
that exerts lateral pressure, in 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 of the cracking of foundations
or building superstructures. This is to limit the probability
of:
For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the
probability of excessive deflection or vibration, which could lead to a loss
of balance, tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.
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