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9.12.1.1.(2)
ApplicationIntent
OS2OP2OH1OS1OS3
ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
[F81-OS1.2] Applies to assemblies required to provide fire resistance.
Application
Application 1: 
Removal of wood debris from soil, in unexcavated areas under buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], where termite infestation is known to be a problem.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of termite infestation, which could lead compromised structural integrity.
Where assemblies are required to provide fire resistance, this is to limit the probability of excessive movement, deformation or failure under expected loads, which could lead to compromised fire resistance of the assembly.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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