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9.15.4.7.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Spaces between reduced sections of solid concrete
and unit masonry foundation walls, that are installed
on soils having an allowable bearing pressure of 75
kPa or greater, and the facing, where the tops of the walls are reduced
in thickness to permit the installation of a masonry exterior facing, for buildings of wood-frame or masonry construction to which
Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.15.1.2.(1), which applies to buildings that are erected on permafrost.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate lateral support,
which could lead to an inability to support vertical building loads or lateral
earth loads, which could lead to cracking. This is to
limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead
to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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